UT Health Physicians has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for the eighth year in a row as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). In San Antonio there are only nine primary care practices recognized as a PCMH, with UT Health Physicians holding eight of those spaces. Only practices that have proven their commitment to a patient-centered approach to care and…, Providing Coordinated Care, An important factor of the patient-centered medical home model is care coordination, which ensures that primary and specialty care providers effectively communicate information and manage patient referrals to minimize cost and unnecessary care. “Our patients are supported by the latest in electronic health record technology that allows UT Health Physicians primary and specialty care to interact…, Providing Convenient Access to Care, Being available to meet patients’ needs with access to health care is a key part of the PCMH model. UT Health Physicians primary care patients have access to MyChart and after-hours appointment availability to receive reliable access to care when and where they need it. Additionally, all our primary care locations offer same-day and next-day appointments for immediate needs. With MyChart…, Committed to a higher standard of care, The Patient-Centered Medical Home designation underscores UT Health Physicians dedication to providing the best possible primary care to current and future patients. “The prestigious NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home recognition isn't just a badge; it's a testament to the unwavering dedication and hard work of every single team member at our Primary Care Center. Day after day, we cement UT…
In just five years as a designated Foster Care Center of Excellence, the Wellness 360 pediatric practice at UT Health San Antonio’s School of Nursing has grown to six locations in South Texas, providing primary health care to children in foster care and their families.
Texas has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country, with more than 2.7 million Texans diagnosed with the condition. About one in six people in San Antonio have Type 2 diabetes, and a third of residents are prediabetic, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Advancement in the detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases means more people can preserve brain health for longer. But a crisis looms as an onslaught of people at risk for neurodegenerative diseases in the next 40 years is met with a shortage of health care providers. According to the U.S. […]
Voting for the 2025 YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Awards begins Feb. 3 and your vote could help UT Health San Antonio keep its crown as the best in San Antonio.
The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) and The University of Texas at San Antonio’s College for Health, Community and Policy (UTSA HCaP), are now accepting applications for the 2025 Community Engagement Small Project Grants. One-year grants of up to $5,000 are available for community-academic partnerships collaborating on the development or expansion of projects […]
Content provided by Claire Kowalick A study published in the International Wound Journal conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) revealed risk factors for reinfection after treatment of a diabetic foot infection. The study found nearly half of patients who receive treatment for diabetic foot infections will experience […]
With measles cases rising in Texas, infectious disease expert Jason Bowling, MD, answers key questions on symptoms, transmission and the need for vaccination to protect the community.
Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio is proud to announce the American Cancer Society’s continued support for its lung cancer screening program. The gift is a $30,000 contribution to UT Health San Antonio’s Primary Care Center locations to appoint a lung cancer screening navigator and to help raise awareness about the program throughout San Antonio and South Texas.
The new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for hospital accreditation, demonstrating its dedication to continuous compliance with stringent performance standards. The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization, is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health…