New initiative seeks to turn tide on opioid use disorder

November 7, 2019

Most of us know someone who has been touched by substance use disorder, if not in our practices, in our families, friends and communities. Research has shown that substance use disorders are a leading cause of disease and death in the United States and directly cause cancer, overdose death, psychiatric disorders and suicide. In fact, […]

Opioid crisis in the United States




SECC exceeds goal by nearly $40,000

October 29, 2019

The State Employee Charitable Campaign at UT Health San Antonio raised nearly $400,000, exceeded its goal and handily defeated UTSA in a one-day challenge for most contributors. The campaign began early in September with a goal of $360,000. The final amount contributed was $398,794. The UTSA challenge Sept. 19 was for most individual donations that […]



San Antonio Business Journal honors Military Health Institute director

October 14, 2019

The San Antonio Business Journal honored the director of UT Health San Antonio’s Military Health Institute at its inaugural Veterans in Business Awards ceremony on Oct. 10. Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, M.D., is among 12 local military leaders chosen to receive the award for supporting his fellow veterans in the workplace. He was recognized […]