Caring for Brianna: VHL Dream Team springs into action

September 21, 2021

Brianna Garcia wondered why her heart raced when she exercised and why she was tired all the time. Her doctor in Laredo referred her to a team of specialists at UT Health San Antonio. Six weeks of care followed and experts unraveled the teen’s medical mystery.

Photo of Dr. Aaron Sugalski with Brianna Garcia


KSAT 12: San Antonio physician talks about how to prevent, fight child obesity

September 21, 2021

Dr. Cynthia Cantu, UT Health Physicians Primary Care, was interviewed for a live Leading SA segment on KSAT 12 to raise awareness about National Childhood Obesity Month. She discussed how the pandemic has affected the health of children, what other health issues could develop if your child is considered obese and some simple things parents […]


Fox 29: Fighting childhood obesity during pandemic

September 20, 2021

Dr. Cynthia Cantu, UT Health Physicians Primary Care, was interviewed for a live segment on Fox 29 San Antonio (KABB-TV) to raise awareness and discuss ways to prevent childhood obesity, how the pandemic has made it challenging for children to stay healthy and tips for what parents and caregivers can do to help. Watch story


News 4: UT Health San Antonio explains how to prevent childhood obesity

September 17, 2021

September is National Childhood Obesity Month. Dr. Cynthia Cantu, UT Health Physicians Primary Care, was interviewed for a live segment on News 4 San Antonio to raise awareness and discuss ways to prevent childhood obesity, other chronic health conditions and diseases that obese children are at higher risk for and shared tips for parents and […]