The race to outsmart oral cancer

March 28, 2025

UT Health San Antonio researcher is racing to bring hope for oral cancer patients. Cara Gonzales, DDS, PhD, discusses the signs, risks and why early detection is more important than ever.

Dr. Gonzales is wearing a white coat in her lab while smiling.


Sharper images that lead to smarter dental care

March 17, 2025

UT Health San Antonio’s Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic is using advanced technologies to deliver precise diagnoses, improve treatment and help dental providers and their patients make informed decisions.

A patient stands while receiving advanced imaging and a specialist operates the equipment.


An expert answers questions about the measles

February 27, 2025

With measles cases rising in Texas, infectious disease expert Jason Bowling, MD, answers key questions on symptoms, transmission and the need for vaccination to protect the community.

Stock photo of a stethoscope and a vaccine.


UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission

February 26, 2025

  The new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for hospital accreditation, demonstrating its dedication to continuous compliance with stringent performance standards. The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization, is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. The Gold Seal is a […]




Mays Cancer Center continues collaboration with American Cancer Society to expand lung cancer screenings

February 24, 2025

Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio is proud to announce the American Cancer Society’s continued support for its lung cancer screening program. The gift is a $30,000 contribution to UT Health San Antonio’s Primary Care Center locations to appoint a lung cancer screening navigator and to help raise awareness about the program throughout San Antonio and South Texas.




Key risk factors for diabetic foot reinfections uncovered in UT Health San Antonio study

February 21, 2025

Content provided by Claire Kowalick A study published in the International Wound Journal conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) revealed risk factors for reinfection after treatment of a diabetic foot infection. The study found nearly half of patients who receive treatment for diabetic foot infections will experience […]