KENS 5 Medical Minute: Back to School and COVID-19

August 26, 2020

Donna Roybal, MD, a child psychiatrist at UT Health San Antonio explains why triple-layered masks are most effective in this week’s Kens 5 Medical Minute. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video


Study shows promise for two-day therapy that treats PTSD and improves relationships

August 24, 2020

SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 24, 2020) — Couples that include a partner with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may someday have access to a faster, more efficient therapy that treats the disorder and simultaneously improves their relationships. A new study published by the journal Behavior Therapy demonstrated that an established treatment that typically involves 15 weekly sessions could be […]




KENS 5 Medical Minute: Pregnancy and COVID-19

August 19, 2020

Pregnancy can put women at a higher risk during this pandemic. Dr. Rachel Pearson, Pediatrics and the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics explains. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video


Mays Cancer Center receives more than $10 million with NCI-designated Cancer Center renewal

August 17, 2020

SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 17, 2020) — The list of accomplishments and data supporting the renewal of the Mays Cancer Center as a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center is impressive. 71% increase in peer-reviewed publications. 60% jump in research funding. Significant recruitment of women and Hispanics into cancer clinical trials. 60 new scientists recruited. $20.6 million renovation […]




Show your UT Health San Antonio spirit with these virtual backgrounds

August 13, 2020

Add some UT Health San Antonio spirit to your next meeting on Zoom or Microsoft Teams with these free virtual backgrounds. The virtual backgrounds can be found on the Marketing, Communications and Media Sharepoint site by clicking on the right sidebar button titled “Virtual Backgrounds”. Setting the virtual background is easy to do and instructions […]


Compliance with new Title IX federal regulations

August 13, 2020

As a recipient of federal funds, UT Heath San Antonio complies with Title IX and continues its commitment to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from illegal discrimination and harassment.