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February 9, 2023
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in the U.S.
The good news is that many forms of heart disease are preventable or treatable, in consultation with a primary care provider or a cardiologist. By taking steps to help keep your heart happy and healthy, you can feel empowered, improve your overall wellness and live your best life.
February 8, 2023
Local efforts help highlight National Children’s Dental Health Month Two satellite community clinics of the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry are providing critical low-cost care, in particular addressing a high incidence of dental disease in Hispanic children. Hispanic children ages 2 to 19 years have the highest prevalence of tooth decay at 57% […]
February 3, 2023
By Beatriz Madrid Hicks, MA, RDH, associate professor, Clinical, Department of Periodontics, Division of Dental Hygiene February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and a good time to think about preparing lunches to help keep your children’s teeth happy and healthy. This can be part of a beneficial routine that protects their teeth from […]
February 2, 2023
Help UT Health San Antonio secure two spots in the San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice awards. The institution has advanced to the YourSA Readers’ Choice voting round in the “Medical Practice Group” and “Dentist” categories. Anyone can vote once per day, per category, so share the below links with your colleagues, friends and family to […]
February 2, 2023
Anton Fries, MD, PhD, chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
February 2, 2023
A patient with a substance use disorder in a rural town outside Houston recently needed lab work done before she could be prescribed medication for her treatment. But she didn’t have a ride to the lab. Not a problem, as it turned out. Be Well Texas, a program of UT Health San Antonio that treats […]