UT Health San Antonio launches social determinants of health screening tool

November 19, 2024

To truly improve patient and community health, UT Health San Antonio is addressing non-medical needs that arise due to social determinants of health, such as inequitable access to housing, transportation and food that make it harder for people to stay healthy.

UT Health San Antonio awarded $9.9 million in county ARPA funds targeting substance use, behavioral health and long COVID

November 6, 2024

Bexar County awarded The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio three grants totaling $9.9 million in federal coronavirus relief bill funding to improve access to health care and create a more equitable and resilient community.

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

October 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 of the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program and acknowledges the nation’s […]

Henrich, new hospital supporters recognized at Luminary event

October 9, 2024

  The stars aligned perfectly during a night of celebration at the second annual President’s Luminary Honors event at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The annual event, which took place at the soon-to-open UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, paid tribute to the legacy of William L. Henrich, […]

UT Health San Antonio joins community back-to-school event hosted by San Antonio Spurs and Frost Bank

August 16, 2024

Offering free dental screenings, strategies to help children combat anxiety and numerous other health and wellness resources, multiple schools and programs of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio participated in the third annual Spurs x Frost Back to School Bash held Aug. 8 at Frost Bank Center. UT Health San Antonio […]

Health Confianza and Metro Health honored with NACCHO’s Promising Practice Award

July 26, 2024

Content provided by NACCHO The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) selected UT Health San Antonio’s Health Confianza and the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) for its Promising Practice Award for their work to improve health literacy in underserved areas in San Antonio. The award was presented July […]