UT Health Physicians has been recognized for the sixth year in a row as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Only practices that have proven their commitment to a patient-centered approach to care and continuous quality improvement can earn this designation. All of our UT Health primary care locations were awarded the Patient-Centered…, How our patient-centered medical home benefits patients, Many studies have stated the importance of patients having a “home base” for their health care. This model ensures that when patients go to a doctor, whether it be a primary care physician or a specialist, providers will communicate with each other to make sure patients are receiving coordinated care. This can minimize cost and confusion for patients. Team of Doctors “Coordinated care is more…, Dedicated care throughout the pandemic , Video Appt, Starting in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to patient care and team safety, so the UT Health primary care team implemented innovative services to continue to provide the highest level of care to patients, Dr. Cancino said. “UT Health Physicians was able to quickly adapt to video visits to give our patients access to the care they need,” said Ellen Shrouf, PhD, behavioral health…
Article from SA Woman ben collins Be Well Texas Clinic, a new program offered through Be Well Texas opened this month to provide evidence-based, outpatient treatment to those alcohol, opioid, stimulant, or nicotine addictions. Karla Ramirez, LCSW, MSSW, MSHA, associate director of Be Well Texas, says the new program ensures anyone can receive treatment. “We believe that people should have high-…, For more information, please visit www.BeWellTexasClinic.org ., Learn more by reading the full article from SA Woman .
Carlos Roberto Jaén, MD, PhD, professor and chairman of family and community medicine at UT Health San Antonio, has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The goal of the task force is to improve the health of people nationwide by developing evidence-based recommendations for prevention services, such as screenings, counseling interventions and medications. Dr. Jaén’…
UT Health Physicians is excited to offer our patients Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycle Sessions. This leading-edge therapy uses pulses of electrical stimulation to strengthen paralyzed or weakened muscles, reduce atrophy and reduce muscle spasms. FES cycle sessions are customized to care for your specific needs and have shown to improve the symptoms of: Spinal cord injuries Stroke…
With a massive surge in Omicron cases across Bexar County, it's important that you know how to isolate and quarantine properly. If you've been exposed to the virus that is when you need to quarantine and stay home. Exposure occurs if you have been within six feet of someone positive for COVID for at least 15 minutes in a 24 hour time period. While you may not immediate display symptoms, you…
Read the full article from SA Women Bariatric surgery is becoming more common and is a safe and effective way to treat obesity. At UT Health San Anotnio our physicians are partenering to not only provide bariatric and metabolic surgeries but the care and supportive services patients may need following their procedures. Learn how our plastic surgery department helps patients with excess skin…
Read the article from San Antonio Magazine Dr. Thomas Patterson, UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine professor, shares how UT Health San Antonio is participating in clinical trials to develop safe and effective therapies for COVID-19 and the the work it has done on vaccine research. Read the article from San Antonio Magazine
Read the article from the San Antonio Express-News COVID-19 cases in San Antonio are on the rise. Dr. Jan Patterson, an infectious disease physician at UT Health San Antonio, was interviewed by the San Antonio Express News, sharing that "the spike is cause for concern, but it is not a surprise." Read the article from the San Antonio Express-News
COVID Vaccine Status in MyChart As you go back to work, travel, or attend events you might be asked if you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or if you have recent test results. Now, you can share your information quickly, easily, and securely, right from MyChart by: - Generating barcodes that can be scanned right from your mobile device. - Downloading a PDF document that includes your…, Watch a video on YouTube to learn more about sharing your COVID-19 vaccine and test status:, - Using the MyChart website: https://youtu.be/rOQVTuucc54 - Using the MyChart mobile app: https://youtu.be/Wlj_xkukNrA, HOW TO: Generate a Barcode with Your COVID-19 Information, Log in to your MyChart account. From the menu, go to My Record >, COVID-19, . To generate a barcode that can be scanned by whoever requested it, click , QR Codes, . If you have both COVID-19 vaccinations and test results on file, you'll have separate barcodes for each of them, and you can choose whether to allow someone else to scan only one or both. The barcodes that appear in MyChart are created according to an open industry standard called SMART Health Cards. They contain verified information and only what is relevant to COVID-19, including your legal…, Access your MyChart account, MyChart login, Need to create your MyChart account?, Create your MyChart account, Need help logging in?, Recover username Reset password
Each year, the month of November is an opportunity to talk about men’s health. Globally, men die an average of 5 years earlier than women—that’s why the Movember initiative aims to bring awareness to the largely preventable causes of death in men and how to combat them. Each year, men are encouraged to grow a mustache and start life-saving conversations about men’s health, including the actions…, Make mental health a priority, Across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all suicides. Men are encouraged to pay attention to their mental health and ask for help when they need it. Spend time with people who make you feel good and stay connected to them. Catch up with friends and family regularly, check-in and make time for the people who matter to you. Talk more—…, Know your numbers, Globally, a growing number of men, almost 11 million, are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis, and testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. That’s why it’s extremely important to know your numbers, know your risk and once you turn 50, talk to your doctor about prostate cancer and whether it’s right for you to have a PSA test., How primary care can help, The primary care practice UT Health Physicians is committed to helping men of all ages live healthier, happier and longer lives. Our focus is providing proactive, compassionate care through a team of professionals who deliver personalized treatments designed to keep you as healthy as possible. UT Health Physicians offers complete care including annual physicals, behavioral and mental health…