Orthodontics: More than meets the eye

November 7, 2024

Orthodontics is often seen as a way to achieve a beautiful smile, but it offers so much more. Maria Karakousoglou, BDS, MS, explains how orthodontic care can improve speech, breathing and overall health while preventing chronic issues like jaw pain and even headaches.

A dentist looks inside of a young patient's mouth with a mirror. The patient is wearing braces.


Facelift coming to the intranet!

November 4, 2024

  To better meet the needs of a dynamic and growing workforce, UT Health San Antonio’s intranet will be getting a new look on Monday, Nov. 18. The update will provide an easier platform that will give employees important information when they need it. Key benefits User-centric features: Provides easier navigation, user experience and design. […]




What lurks in the School of Nursing’s state-of-the-art basement?

October 25, 2024

At the School of Nursing’s Center for Simulation Innovation, tales of mysterious and lifelike manikins come to life after hours, but these eerie experiences are part of something bigger. State-of-the-art simulators, virtual reality and AI help train the next generation of nurses in lifelike scenarios.

Miss Vivian, one of the school's most realistic looking manikins, lays on a gurney.


School of Nursing–VA partnership nationally recognized

October 25, 2024

The UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing and Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital have received national recognition for their enduring and dynamic partnership, which has continually enhanced nursing practice, education and veteran care in San Antonio.

Aerial photo of the School of Nursing building on Long Campus.


Be Well Clinic offers recovery, hope

October 25, 2024

Be Well Clinic, a state-supported initiative within the Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders at UT Health San Antonio offers in-person and telehealth substance use treatment and recovery services for anyone in the state, regardless of ability to pay.

Be Well Clinic staff in clinic hallway


American Medical Association awards UT Health San Antonio ‘Joy in Medicine’ designation for reducing physician burnout

October 22, 2024

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 22, 2024 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has earned the bronze level recognition from the American Medical Association as a Joy in Medicine™ health organization. The prestigious distinction is granted to organizations that meet the rigorous criteria […]