The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio announces the passing of William L. Henrich, MD, president since 2009

March 14, 2024

Contact Monica Taylor, 210-450-8970, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, March 14, 2024 — It is with profound sadness that The University of Texas of Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) announces that William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio, passed away this morning, March 14, 2024. There will be […]

William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP


Drs. Thomas Patterson, David Gius accepted into the prestigious Association of American Physicians

March 14, 2024

Exclusive scientific organization honors outstanding physician-scientists. Thomas Patterson, MD, and David Gius, MD, PhD, two top physician-scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), have been accepted into the prestigious Association of American Physicians for the advancement of scientific and practical medicine. Patterson is professor of medicine […]




Drs. Thomas Patterson, David Gius accepted into the prestigious Association of American Physicians

March 14, 2024

Exclusive scientific organization honors outstanding physician-scientists Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, March 26, 2024 – Thomas Patterson, MD, and David Gius, MD, PhD, two top physician-scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), have been accepted into the prestigious Association of American Physicians for […]




Practicing emergency medicine far from the emergency room

March 11, 2024

In February 2024, students in the Wilderness and Survival Medicine course at UT Health San Antonio’s Long School of Medicine tested their emergency medicine skills during a four-day trip to Big Bend National Park where they role-played seven potentially life-and-death scenarios to determine how they should respond.




CPRIT funding of $16.4 million over six months adds transformative expertise, bolsters cancer research

March 7, 2024

Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content contributed by Juanita Alvarez-Hernandez SAN ANTONIO, March 7, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has secured approximately $16.4 million in funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas the past six months, attracting three top cancer researchers […]




Baby teeth fall out, but pediatric dental care is still critical

February 22, 2024

Contact Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content contributed by Kristen Zapata SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 22, 2024 – Good dental hygiene starts early in life and its benefits extend beyond clean teeth and fresh breath. In fact, a consistent schedule of daily brushing, flossing and twice-a-year visits to a dentist can lead to better overall physical and […]