Bringing home your perfect bundle of joy is one of the most exciting parts of life. Ensure you feel confident with taking care of your newborn and read more about infant care and breastfeeding in our Health Library . Take the quiz and see how much you know about the benefits of breastfeeding. OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine services are now available at our new UT Health Converse location. …
Read the San Antonio Woman article Sudha Seshadri, MD, professor of neurology and founding director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, shares her story about why she chose her career in medicine and her hopes for medical advances in treating Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia. Seshadri discusses how there are already many…
Dr. Alex Papanastassiou , a neurosurgeon at UT Health San Antonio, gives an overview of deep brain stimulation and explains how DBS treats patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor or epilepsy. This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5.
Relocation Map for Behavioral Health and Wellness Center We are excited to announce that our new, Behavioral Health and Wellness Center will be opening this September. Located at 5788 Eckhert Road, this 70,000 square foot building will house many of UT Health San Antonio's psychiatry practices., Please note the relocation date and contact number for the practices that will be moving to the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center., relocatingpsych If you are a patient at any of these locations, there will be no interruption in your care. If you have an appointment scheduled at any of these practices, it will remain on the same day, at the same time - but at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. You may view past and upcoming appointment details by logging into your MyChart account at www.UTHealthCare.org/MyChart .
The first step to fighting social media addiction is understanding it. Learn the signs of social media addiction, who’s most at risk and how to take back control in this article from MySanAntonio.com Our Psychiatry and Behavioral Health practice is here to help children, adolescents and adults. Call 210-450-6450 to request an appointment. This article is part of a wellness series developed…
Today, 1 in 5 women is giving birth over the age of 35. Watch this Healthy & Pregnant after 35 Medical Minute to learn the potential risks as well as the advanced screenings and care now available for expectant moms. Make an appointment with a UT Health Physicians maternal-fetal medicine specialist to ensure you know the risks and can plan for a happy, healthy pregnancy. Medical Minute is a…
For the second year in a row, UT Health Hill Country has been recognized as the Best of the Best! The Boerne community voted our Hill Country location among the best in five categories: medical care, orthopaedics, physical therapy, dermatology and pharmacy. UT Health Hill Country brings a healing advantage through personalized care and experienced specialists in primary care, dermatology, sports…
Summer days are numbered and it’s time to start thinking about heading back to school. Experts say preparing now– before classes start – will ease the summer-to-school transition. From adjusting sleep schedules to understanding bathroom breaks, here are some helpful tips to help lessen the stress of a new school year. Read more on MySanAntonio.com. To make an appointment with a pediatrician,…
Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease and nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year. This was evident on July 8, when dozens attended an educational seminar at UT Health San Antonio to learn more about Deep Brain Stimulation, a surgical procedure that uses implanted electrodes in specific areas of the brain to treat neurological…
If you feel tense or stressed out during the workday, you are not alone. http://mysanantonio.com/ MySanAntonio.com shares tips on how to understand the nature and causes of stress and its impact on your health. Read more about stress triggers and practical strategies to help you de-stress after a long workday, ensuring you can leave work at work and start to nurture your well-being. Interested in…