Creating a new, healthy lifestyle means starting some new, healthy habits. When learning a new habit it is important to visualize the future benefits your new habit will bring and to remember that making a lasting, healthy change takes time. Behavioral health counselor, Veena Prasad, PhD, MBA, LPC, shares five tips for achieving your healthy goals. Click here to read the full article . , Want to learn more about your personal wellness and healthy changes you can make?, Make an appointment with one of our primary care physicians.
We asked our employees, what does the patient experience mean to you? Numerous essays were submitted, all displaying incredible insight and inspiration. Read below the submission that was awarded second place in our essay contest. The “patient experience” is very complex with many moving parts that have an indirect and direct impact on the life of the patient. From our perspective, we tend to…
Approximately 1 in 5 children will develop plagiocephaly, a condition that can affect any baby and occurs when an infant develops a flat spot on part of their head. Robert Sanders, DO, a pediatrician at UT Health San Antonio, appeared on Fox 29’s Midday Show to raise awareness of plagiocephaly and to provide tips for families. He also talks about why babies sometimes need helmets for treatment.…
Happiness is defined in a multitude of ways. Is it about accomplishing something? Is it about having a productive day? Or maybe just making someone smile? Life can be full of negative experiences but it is important to stop and be present for the happy moments. Happiness is about enjoying the journey and not being so focused on the destination. Read more about 6 ways to increase your happiness…
Are you a patient at UT Health Hill Country? Nominate us for Best of the Best in The Boerne Star newspaper's annual competition! First-round ballots can be found inside each edition of The Boerne Star newspaper and at our UT Health Hill Country location . Submit your UT Health Hill Country Best of the Best nomination by April 26 in these categories: Dermatology Medical care Physical therapy…
There is no cure for lymphedema but there are innovative surgical treatment options that may help reduce swelling and prevent complications. Anton Fries, MD, chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery, explains two microsurgery procedures he performs called the lymphovenous bypass and the vascularized lymph node transfer. Click here to listen to his explanation of these procedures. If you would…
Discounted XFL championship game tickets are available to all UT Health San Antonio students, faculty, friends and family. Click here and use promo code 2023Partner to purchase tickets for the May 13 game at the Alamodome. UT Health San Antonio is the official local sports medicine provider for the XFL and San Antonio Brahmas , the city’s XFL football team. UT Health San Antonio’s Katherine…
Read the full story here . It is a phenomenon proved to be true more and more through the years. Vasectomies increase during March Madness. The excitement of this basketball tournament provides the perfect environment for a man to follow doctor's orders and sit back and relax with an ice pack. To learn more about vasectomies and and if it is the right choice for you, meet with a urologist .
Read the full story on KSAT's website. The CDC is urging frequent hand washing to help prevent the spread of a serious strain of Shigella. Shigella is a bacteria that is responsible for a serious stomach bug that causes cramps and diarrhea. This newest strain of Shigella bacteria is concerning doctors because of its resistance to common antibiotics. The best way to keep you and your loved ones…
We asked our employees, what does the patient experience mean to you? Numerous essays were submitted, all displaying incredible insight and inspiration. Read below the submission that was awarded second place in our essay contest. Patient Experience for UT Health is defined as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the…