An inspiring and educational discussion took place on June 7 at our "Think Science: Dementia in South Texas" event. Read the full story here to learn more about the event and the details of the discussion. Preventative measures to reduce the risk of...
There are many diets to choose from, but how do you decide which diet is best for you? Whether you control your carb or, sugar intake or dive into the keto diet, there are many factors to consider to be successful. Learn the pros and cons of these diets...
A big thanks to the Sports Medicine team at UT Health Physicians for making our annual free sports physicals event such a success. More than 200 students received their 2023-2024 school-required physical at the UTSA Convocation Center earlier this month...
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...