KENS 5 Medical Minute: Understanding Aphasia

May 4, 2023

Cathy Torrington Eaton, PhD, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathology, raises awareness about aphasia, a common communication disorder caused by stroke, brain injury or a progressive condition. Dr. Eaton provides information about a new monthly support group for patients and their families called San Antonio Network for Aphasia (SANA) that is organized and hosted by UT Health San […]


Sinusitis, dental infection or both

May 2, 2023

More than 40% of sinusitis infections in the maxillary sinuses originate as a dental infection, a condition referred to as maxillary sinusitis of dental origin (MSDO).

Man frowns in pain while holding his hand to his cheek.


Women’s Wellness Campus well underway

May 1, 2023

Construction has begun on the Women’s Wellness Campus, an initiative to expand the School of Nursing’s successful Casa Mia program that provides recovery housing, structure, support and hope for mothers with substance use disorder.

Leaders of this construction project stand side by side in front of the campus groundbreaking.


School of Health Professions featured on Fiesta river parade float

April 26, 2023

The School of Health Professions represented UT Health San Antonio in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade on April 24. Faculty, staff and alumni of the School rode a barge in the parade, which was themed “Fantastic Voyages.” “I’m proud of the many ways in which the School of Health Professions helps support the health of […]

School of Health Professions faculty, staff and alumni ride a barge in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade


KENS 5 Medical Minute: When Should I Get Cancer Screenings?

April 25, 2023

Dr. Ramon Cancino, Primary Care, reminds us about the importance of cancer screenings and early detection. Dr. Cancino offers guidelines and recommendations on cancer screenings and why you should discuss them with your primary care provider. This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch here


Discounted XFL championship game tickets available

April 25, 2023

  Discounted XFL championship game tickets are available to all UT Health San Antonio students, faculty and staff. Click here and use promo code 2023Partner to purchase tickets for the May 13 game at the Alamodome. UT Health San Antonio is the official local sports medicine provider for the XFL and San Antonio Brahmas, the city’s XFL football […]