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April 10, 2023
In recognition of National Public Health Week, April 3–9, leaders within The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio supported several local events with their attendance.
April 6, 2023
The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio is a “COVID-19 pandemic baby” coming into its own as the pandemic’s tail end “brings to the fore additional public health challenges such as mental health crises and economic hardships,” the school’s founding dean said to the San Antonio City Council.
April 5, 2023
By Elizabeth Reed Hanson, MD, associate professor, Pediatrics, associate program director, Pediatric Residency Program Walking is a significant milestone in a child’s life, setting them on a course toward independence. As parents look forward to this special moment, they want to know when they can expect their child’s first independent steps. The short answer is […]
March 27, 2023
For the first time, UT Health Physicians and UT Dentistry won a 2023 Your SA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Award in their categories. “Congratulations to UT Health Physicians and UT Dentistry for this honor. This award is especially heartwarming because it came from our community and recognizes the staff and faculty dedicated to […]
March 22, 2023
By Brian Mealey, DDS, MS, clinical professor, Periodontics While the mouth is quite unique unto itself, it also has some similarities to other parts of the body. Like the gastrointestinal tract, vagina and the conjunctiva of the eye, your mouth has a thin mucosal lining that acts as a first line of defense against […]
March 17, 2023
By Taryn Celeste Prado, MDS, RD, LD, clinical dietitian, Oncology Nutrition According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, eating a primarily plant-based diet is linked to a reduction in the risk of several types of cancers. By incorporating more vegetables, whole grains and plant-based foods into your diet and making sure that at […]
