Turns out good overall health can also help prevent a stroke. Justin Mascitelli, MD, a vascular neurosurgeon at UT Health Physicians says while strokes can be fatal, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk. Those lifestyle changes include...
Heart disease, kidney failure and stroke can all be caused by high blood pressure. Minimize your risk by following these four steps for keeping your blood pressure in check. 1. Safely lose excess weight 2. Reduce sodium in your diet 3. Add potassium to...
Read the full story on San Antonio Woman here. Endometriosis is a condition that many women suffer from; it is when the endometrial tissue that normally lines the uterus starts to grow in other places. It can cause severe pain in the pelvic region and...
Construction crews are busy off the southeast corner of 1604 and Kyle Seale Parkway where UT Health San Antonio’s newest outpatient and surgery center continues to take shape. The outer shell of the five-story building is in place and UT Health at...
For the seventh year in a row, the UT Health Physicians Primary Care Center has been recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Only practices that have proven their commitment to a...
UT Health Hill Country is nominated in five categories in the Boerne Star’s Best of the Best competition! Vote for UT Health Hill Country in the medical care, dermatology, physical therapy, orthopaedics and pharmacy categories to help us secure a top...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a public health emergency and passed a law that allowed Medicaid programs to keep people continuously enrolled through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Based on new...
Cancer screenings can help detect cancer earlier, sometimes making it easier to treat. Primary care physician, Ramon Cancino, MD, describes which cancer screenings everyone should get and at what age they should begin. Your family history and personal...
Watch the full interview on KSAT 12. With skin cancer being so common, it is important to know the warning signs and risk factors. Robert Gilson, MD, discusses what you can do to help protect yourself and what to expect if you do have skin cancer. If...
Find out when you should start focusing on your heart health and how it can impact your overall health from cardiologist, Ildiko Agoston, MD. Plus, get a sneak peek at what you can learn at the Heart-to-Heart Women's Health Conference.