Be Well Texas of UT Health San Antonio to host second annual Community Wellness Fair

May 8, 2024

Free, family-friendly event May 11 offers wellness activities, resources Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, May 8, 2024 – Be Well Texas, a statewide substance use treatment initiative of UT Health San Antonio, will host its second annual Community Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mission […]



Center for Simulation Innovation at UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing earns prestigious accreditation

April 30, 2024

Life-like mannequins train students, health care professionals Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 30, 2024 – Hal, the talking mannequin that’s a centerpiece of a simulation training lab at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, comes with life-like head and facial movements and the occasional attitude of a youthful patient. […]



An oral cancer screening ‘can be lifesaving’

April 23, 2024

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content contributed by Kristen Zapata SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2024 – Oral and oropharyngeal cancers account for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. alone, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, making routine dental […]

A patient sitting in a dental chair smiles while the dentist behind her is arranging dental tools for an exam.

Graduate students from UT Health San Antonio bring together science and fun at annual Viva Science SA

April 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2024 Contacts: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Monica Taylor, 210-450-8970, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu MEDIA ADVISORY  WHAT:         A free, family-friendly event, Viva Science SA will feature interactive and hands-on science booths with fun activities, poster presentations by local scientists, science-themed artwork and a distinguished speaker. Designed to enlighten, engage and excite minds of all […]



UT Health San Antonio appoints Anthony Francis as associate vice president for innovation and development

April 10, 2024

Renowned international leader in translating research to market Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 10, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has appointed Anthony Francis, a renowned leader in translating research to market opportunity, as associate vice president for innovation and development […]