UT Health Science Center study will assess Mexican Americans and dementia risk

July 20, 2023

The San Antonio Heart and Mind Study is an extension of previous research conducted from 1979 to 2006. Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (July 20, 2023) — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has received a five-year, $15.5 million grant to conduct the San Antonio Heart and Mind Study, […]

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Center of Excellence grant renewed

July 19, 2023

The funding, provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration, comes just as updated information from the U.S. Census Bureau officially confirmed that Hispanic Texans are the largest demographic group in the state at 40.2%.

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KENS 5 Medical Minute: Debunking Dental Myths

July 17, 2023

Dr. Lea Hachem, UT Dentistry, debunks some of the most common dental myths and reminds patients on how to maintain a healthy smile. This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch here



Construction to affect access to UT Health Hill Country practice

July 3, 2023

Beginning Monday, July 10, to Sunday, July 23, the street leading to the UT Health Hill Country practice from the I-10 West access road will be closed due to construction for a nearby business. The affected road is expected to reopen Monday, July 24. Primary entrances to the practice — located at 25723 Old Fredericksburg […]


The risk and reward of being an older mom

June 28, 2023

Looking back on her pregnancy with her youngest child, Elaina Sconiers realizes now she should have heeded her doctor’s advice. She was 37, her blood pressure was well under control and she felt good despite being diagnosed with preeclampsia. “I ended up coming off the medication because my blood pressure would bottom out when I […]