Education
Laredo Morning Times: High school students get a taste of health, medical programs at nearby universities
August 10, 2016
A group of rising high school juniors and seniors, who are members of the Area Health Education Center Student Leadership program, traveled to San Antonio recently for a three-day educational field trip. Read the full story at the Laredo Morning Times
KSAT 12: Best way to keep your child healthy at school? Get your child vaccinated, doctors say
August 10, 2016
It’s back to school time as most children in San Antonio are heading back to the classroom next week. So is your child up to date on their vaccines? Watch the full story at KSAT 12
Houston Chronicle: Texas schools rank on the list of the Top 100 universities in the world
August 10, 2016
Texas is full of smarty pants, and it looks like the world knows it too. Read the full story at the Houston Chronicle
Xconomy: Governments Pay for Research, Jobs in San Antonio Tech and Science
August 10, 2016
Finding funding for tech and life science ventures is no easy endeavor, be it an academic setting or in the corporate world. Government groups in Texas announced this week that they’re providing money to both sectors in San Antonio to boost research and job growth. Read the full story at Xconomy
Texas Public Radio: Zika Threat Heightens Stress For Expectant Mothers in South Texas
August 10, 2016
The Zika virus has reared its ugly head in Florida, and experts say Texas could be one of the next states with local transmission from biting mosquitoes. Listen to the full story at Texas Public Radio
TPR’s Think Health Science Series: Preparing for Zika in Texas
August 10, 2016
Texas Public Radio will host this event to discuss a possible outbreak of the virus in Texas, including precautions and ramifications for family planning.