UT Health San Antonio offers summer program for people with aphasia

April 26, 2022

Article by Kate Hunger, UT Health San Antonio SAN ANTONIO (April 26, 2022) — The news of actor Bruce Willis’ aphasia diagnosis is drawing attention to a condition that is fairly common but not well understood by the general public. Aphasia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate. People with aphasia can […]

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2022 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized

April 7, 2022

UT Health San Antonio’s new Presidential Ambassador Scholars for 2022 were officially recognized by President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, on April 4. Dr. Henrich presented each student with their medals and recognized their achievements, with each ambassador awarded a $5,000 scholarship. The ambassadors represent the student body and the university at numerous events throughout […]





UT Health San Antonio offers summer program for people with aphasia

April 1, 2022

Although stroke is the most common cause, aphasia can also occur due to traumatic brain injury or neurodegenerative disorders. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UT Health San Antonio is hosting a summer program to help people with aphasia improve their communication skills.

Speech-language pathology is the best treatment for aphasia.