Learn about lung cancer prevention and when you should get a screening from Arlene Reyes, MD . Plus get expert answers to questions about this topic. Register for upcoming webcasts at UTHealthCare.org/HealthyU . Schedule an appointment with your primary care provider to discuss lung cancer screenings. Lung Cancer Screening Patient Decision Aid Lung Cancer Screening Fact Sheet
For expectant mothers, traveling may require some extra precautions to ensure the comfort and safety of mom and baby. A 5-hour trip by car with several stops may turn out to be shorter and less stressful than a 2-hour plane trip with long waits and luggage delays. Learn answers to common questions about traveling during pregnancy, such as: Is it OK to travel while pregnant? Should I stay away…
The holiday shopping season is here and trampolines are a favorite for kids and parents. While trampolines can provide hours of fun and exercise, they also pose a high risk for injury, which can include concussion, broken bones, sprains, bruises, scrapes, cuts, and head and neck injuries. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to follow these safety tips to help prevent serious…, Check your homeowner’s insurance., Make sure your policy covers trampoline injuries., Check the trampoline often for damage., Make sure all the protective padding is in place. Make sure the netting has no holes or rips. Repair any damage before it’s used again., Make sure an adult supervises all jumping time., Don’t let anyone on the trampoline without an adult nearby to watch., Make rules and enforce them., Permit only one person on the trampoline at a time. Forbid jumpers from doing tricks that can cause injury. This includes flips and somersaults. Don’t allow jumpers to jump with objects. They can cause injury to the jumper. Read full story Injuries from trampolines can be serious. They include broken bones, concussions, and head injuries. To make an appointment for trampoline or other bone-…
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, to express gratitude for the good things in life and to share a delicious meal together. With all of the different treats available it's hard knowing how to not overdo it. Learn from Nora Kwaitkowski, RD, with our Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Health practice how to build a plate that will keep you staisfied and on-track. Pop Quiz…
holidayhours 2023 Clinical Holiday Closures To help you plan around this holiday season, please note that our locations will be closed on the following days: Thursday, November 23, 2023 closed Friday, November 24, 2023 closed Saturday, December 23, 2023 closed Monday, December 25, 2023 closed Tuesday, December 26, 2023 closed Monday, January 1, 2024 closed As always, we will be available to…
Watch the full story on KSAT 12's website. One in six San Antonians have diabetes, and one in three have pre-diabetes – rates higher than the national average. One of our patients shared his story with KSAT 12 and discussed how discovering he had diabetes was the wake up call he needed to make changes for living a healthier, longer life. Concerned about diabetes or ready to make your own…
Watch the full interview on KSAT 12's website. In San Antonio, about one in six people live with diabetes, and many of them don't realize they have it. Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD, spoke with KSAT 12 about why diabetes is so prevalent in our city, the warning signs that you may be a risk for diabetes and how to prevent the disease altogether. Learn more about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes along with…
UT Health San Antonio and Northside ISD teamed up to provide more than 450 free sports physicals for kids participating in the upcoming NISD Special Olympics. The sporting event will take place in February at Gustafson Stadium in San Antonio. To learn more about the Sports Medicine program at UT Health San Antonio, visit UTHealthCare.org/SportsMedicine or call 210-56-SPORT (210-567-7678) for an…
On September 26, the annual 2022-2023 Gold Shield Award winners and the fiscal year 2023 fourth quarter Silver Star Award winners were recognized. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for always doing Everything it Takes to care for our patients., Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Gold Shield Award winners!, Gold Shield awards recognize those employees and teams whose Silver Star award nominations were voted to be the most remarkable and exceptional among all other nominations received throughout the year., Gold Shield Winner |, Leslie Villarreal, RN, Mays Cancer Center, Gold Shield Winner |, Susan Hilgers, Director of Clinic Information Systems, Information Services: EPIC Resolut, e, Gold Shield Team Award | Mays Cancer Center Infusion Center, Amy Cantu, RN Melanie Rodriguez, RN Irene Lara, RN Katie Pollock, RN Lydia Willars, RN Ursula Caga, RN, Congratulations to the FY23 Fourth Quarter Silver Star Award winners!, Silver Stars are awarded to individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond for their patients and peers. Tammy Escobedo, Radiation Oncology, Mays Cancer Center Mikalah Lytle, Radiation Oncology, Mays Cancer Center Joshua Asper, PA, Radiation Oncology, Mays Cancer Center Luis Rocha, Radiation Oncology, Mays Cancer Center Thomas Williams, Radiation Oncology, Mays Cancer Center Samantha Rubio…, Recipients of the Silver Star Team Awards, Mays Cancer Center: Infusion Center Amy Cantu, RN Melanie Rodriguez, RN Irene Lara, RN Katie Pollack, RN Lydia Willars, RN Ursula Caga, RN Otolaryngology: Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Christine Taylor, MD Sydney Henderson, MA Float Pool Amie Menchaca Shayla Montoya Vanessa Cadena Destiny Garcia Jennifer Rios Adriena Rodriguez Taylor Gill, Congratulations to the FY23 Fourth Quarter High Five Practice Champion Award winners!, Every year our leadership strives for excellence and sets a goal for all of our practices to receive more than 30 patient experience surveys and achieve a score of 95.7. Below the practices who went above and beyond for our patients are recognized for doing Everything it Takes! Pulmonary at Gateway - Patient score of 96.09 MRI at Hill Country - Patient score of 96.2 General Surgery at the…, The 2023 Patient Experience Practice Champion of the year is General Pediatrics at Santa Rosa Northwest! Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to your patients!
A new Tik Tok trend is bringing attention to people living a healthier lifestyle by cutting back on their alcohol intake. Instead of going 'dry' this lifestyle involves cutting back on alcohol without doing away with alcohol completely. Jerry Clayton talks to Curtis Bone, MD on TPR about the idea of a 'damp' lifestyle and who would benefit from it. Listen to the full story here. If you or a…