Grants program awards research seed money to benefit community
July 6, 2023
For School of Nursing PhD student Shanae Rhodes, BSN, RN, being one of six 2021-22 Community Engagement Small Project Grants program awardees was a game changer that would enable her to delve further into a topic close to her heart. 2021-22 Comm …
UT Teen Health approved for five-year, $9.86 million federal grant to stem teen pregnancies in South Texas
July 6, 2023
Rates are well higher than national average in counties facing health disparities Teen pregnancy rates are up to four times higher than the national average in South Texas, pointing to adolescent health care inequities affecting those who historically …
UT Teen Health approved for five-year, $9.86 million federal grant to stem teen pregnancies in South Texas
July 6, 2023
Rates are well higher than national average in counties facing health disparities Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, July 6, 2023 – Teen pregnancy rates are up to four times higher than the national average in South Texa …
KENS 5: Can the natural supplement berberine help you lose weight? | VERIFY
July 5, 2023
Maria Escobar-Vasco, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
Myth or fact? Can sitting too close to the TV hurt your eyes? Will wearing glasses weaken your eyes? Test your knowledge!
July 5, 2023
By Ethan Stern, MD, Ophthalmology, retina specialist It’s been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. They can also be windows to other health conditions in the body. In fact, the retina — the delicate tissue in the back of the eye that facili …
News 4 San Antonio (WOAI) & Fox 29 (KABB) TV: San Antonio ER doctor warns of fireworks dangers, urges safe alternatives
July 5, 2023
Ralph Riviello, MD, MS, FACEP, chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
KSAT 12: Leading SA — UT Health San Antonio infectious disease specialist discusses Malaria, Measles risk in Texas
July 5, 2023
Jason Bowling, MD, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
Construction to affect access to UT Health Hill Country practice
July 3, 2023
Beginning Monday, July 10, to Sunday, July 23, the street leading to the UT Health Hill Country practice from the I-10 West access road will be closed due to construction for a nearby business. The affected road is expected to reopen Monday, July 24. P …
Academy of Educational Scholars inducts new members and celebrates STAR Educators
June 30, 2023
The Academy of Educational Scholars inducted six members and welcomed three new fellows during a ceremony held June 22.
KSAT 12: ‘Don’t be alarmed, but be aware’: Malaria is in Texas, local experts say
June 30, 2023
Jason Bowling, MD, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now