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11/12/2024

Juana, at 72, is dancing her way to a new life! 🎉

After a lifesaving lung transplant, she's back on the dance floor with her grandson. Her story is a testament to the power of organ donation and the unwavering human spirit. University Health has the No. 1 lung transplant program in South Texas, which is just is one more way we’re ‘thinking beyond’ for our community.

Learn more about our lifesaving organ transplantation programs at universityhealth.com/services/transplant-care.

11/11/2024

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country - your courage and sacrifice inspire us all. 🇺🇸

We celebrated our veterans at our annual Veterans Day ceremony. Take a moment to show your gratitude to those who've served. Share a thank you message below and tag a veteran you know!

11/09/2024

University Health was honored to sponsor the San Antonio American Heart Association’s Heart and Stroke Walk. ❤️🧠

Our inflatable heart and brain educated people about heart disease and the signs of a stroke. Our Heart and Vascular team showed how to save lives with hands-only CPR. Thanks to our providers, staff, families and community members for walking to raise money that will support AHA’s mission of building a healthier world!

11/08/2024

How do you move 1,000 pounds of bed linens without a team of weight lifters? How do you sanitize a hospital room within minutes?

At University Health, we send a robot. The hospital uses robots to help our staff. They even help doctors with surgery! See how we put robots to work for our patients in this recent story from KSAT 12 & KSAT.com: https://ow.ly/rp2U50U3aCb

Robots create a solution for staff efficiency.

11/07/2024

You can literally see the future taking shape now at our VIDA San Antonio multispecialty clinic on the University Health Palo Alto campus across from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. We are on track to open by late 2025 or early 2026 and look forward to serving our South Side community with much-needed services, including primary care and mental health services for adults and teens, ExpressMed walk-in care, as well as community and health education resources.

Have you captured any pictures of the ongoing expansion? Share them with us by tagging our social media handles! Follow the construction progress of our new hospitals and clinics on our website: www.universityhealth.com/about-us/expansion

11/06/2024

Curious about Medicare options? Whether you're exploring Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage Plans (ABC&D), we’ve got you covered.

Join us for FREE in-person presentations and get all your questions answered by our Senior Services professionals: https://ow.ly/qE8S50U0UYL.

11/05/2024

Breathing is so automatic that you may not think about it – unless you have a problem. Dr. Holly Keyt, medical director for our University Health Transplant Institute lung program, wants you to pay attention to your lungs.

In her San Antonio Express-News commentary, she urges you to seek help early if you have trouble breathing when you walk across a room, do simple exercises or get a cough that won’t go away. Conditions can be treated best when diagnosed early. And if you need a transplant, early treatment gives you the best chance of a healthy recovery.

Here’s a link to Dr. Keyt’s article on our newsroom site: universityhealth.com/news/dr-holly-keyt-lung-disease-editorial.

11/04/2024

Let’s show some love for Richard and Marie! They rang the bell three times signaling the end of their cancer treatment at University Health. We’re truly proud of the strength and resilience of these young patients! 🙌🔔

Share a positive message or favorite inspirational quote in support of their victory.

11/01/2024

Feeling stressed about the election? 😰 You’re not alone. Check out these 6 tips from Dr. Sally Taylor on how to manage stress and anxiety - and what the difference is - at https://ow.ly/fpCf50TYahI.

What’s your go-to stress relief technique? Share in the comments.

10/31/2024

Today we celebrated Halloween with our favorite superheroes - our pediatric patients! 🙌

Thanks to generous costume donations from the Stay Strong Foundation, Inc and Starlight Children's Foundation, kids got to dress as their favorite cartoon characters, witches and dinosaurs. A big shout-out to everyone who helped make Halloween unforgettable for our young patients!

10/30/2024

At University Health, moms-to-be receive the highest level of support and expertise at the only hospital in San Antonio to earn Newsweek’s prestigious recognition as one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals.

Providing specialized maternal-fetal medicine care to women with high-risk pregnancies is just one more way we’re thinking beyond at .

Learn more at https://ow.ly/MiXT50TWJt2

10/29/2024

The families of our little Heart Warriors and Heart Angels have done it again! Organizers for this weekend’s annual San Antonio Congenital Heart Walk say this event with over 850 participants continues to be one of the largest among 33 in the country - and may have been the biggest.

Our families and supporters in the San Antonio area raised more than $74,000 for research aimed at preventing and treating structural heart problems that develop before birth. Really special to see our University Health families reuniting to raise awareness and celebrate the children bravely battling heart defects. ❤️

Learn more about our University Children’s Health Congenital Heart Center - the only dedicated pediatric heart center in South Texas: https://ow.ly/uM5Y50TVVpA.

10/28/2024

A big thank-you to Toyota USA Texas employees who rolled up their sleeves and became the inaugural donors aboard our first-ever blood donor bus. Toyota Texas and University Health Foundation joined forces to launch this new mobile health unit, which will greatly increase needed contributions. The 45-foot bus will allow our team to reach community organizations throughout the city that do not have large areas for staging indoor blood drives.

University Hospital, with its Level I trauma center, is the largest user of blood in the San Antonio area. This bus will help ensure we have a consistent supply for responding to emergencies.

Organizations that want to join Toyota in hosting the mobile donor bus for a blood drive can contact the University Health team at 210-358-2812 or blood.drives@uhtx.com.

10/25/2024

This past weekend, six incredible kids received life-changing surgeries, all free-of-charge thanks to the amazing partnership between University Health and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Program.

Maya, a brave 10-year-old from Mexico, faced a life-altering accident eight months ago. After receiving care at our Level I pediatric trauma center, she returned for follow-up surgery during our Fresh Start Surgery Weekend. Now, Maya can’t wait to head back to school and enjoy her childhood!

“Our partnership with Fresh Start helps families obtain medical care without the stress of financial burdens. The smile of a happy and healthy child is priceless,” said pediatric surgeon, Dr. Ian Mitchell.

Let’s continue to change lives together! We’re accepting rolling applications for children in need of reconstructive surgery. Visit www.freshstart.org or email us at fresh.start@uhtx.com to learn more. 🙌💖

10/24/2024

Connie’s world changed in an instant when she received the devastating news of her breast cancer diagnosis. Sitting in Dr. Sara Ortiz’s office with her husband, tears flowed as they faced the terrifying reality of cancer. In that moment of sorrow, a memory sparked hope - her mother, a breast cancer survivor, had faced her own battle with incredible strength. “She may have passed on the cancer gene,” Connie thought, “but she also passed on her strength gene.” Inspired by her mother’s resilience, Connie knew she could face this trial head-on.

As she began her treatment, Connie, a University Health nurse manager, found strength in the expertise and compassionate care of her University Health medical team. Throughout her odyssey, Connie was surrounded by a powerful support system. Her parents, husband and children stood by her side. Her work family also rallied around her and created a beautiful plaque that read “Connie’s Cheerleaders.” Their prayers and encouragement touched her deeply, reinforcing her belief that it truly takes a village to support a cancer patient.

With newfound clarity and gratitude, Connie cherished her relationships, particularly with fellow survivors who offered her support and hope. Connie started the Breast Buddies support group for her University Health colleagues, “This was my way of giving back to the incredible support I received.” In creating the Breast Buddies support group, Connie learned an invaluable lesson: “People need people. This journey is too tough to navigate alone.”

Connie is proud to say that she has “conquered and stomped out” her cancer. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of community. For anyone newly diagnosed, her message is clear: “You are strong, and you will get through this. At University Health, you’re in the hands of an incredible healthcare team.”

Learn more about how we deliver personalized care for your breast health: universityhealth.com/services/breast-health

10/22/2024

We celebrated our amazing pediatric patients that graduated from our NICU and PREMIEre Graduate Programs. The joy and laughter were contagious as the community came together to celebrate the incredible strength and resilience of both babies and parents, and the dedication of the health care professionals who cared for them.

A heartfelt thank you to the University Health Foundation and staff who organize this annual event. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our little heart warriors! 💙🙌✨

10/21/2024

Protect yourself from the flu! Get your FREE flu shot at one of our upcoming drive-thru clinics. 💉

Saturday, Oct. 26
8 a.m. - Noon
Gustafson Stadium
7001 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238

Saturday, Nov. 9
8 a.m. - Noon
Dub Farris Athletic Complex
8400 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249

Open to everyone, but pre-registration is required at: universityhealth.com/flu.

10/18/2024

Today is National Mammogram Day. Early detection is key to fighting breast cancer. Mammograms save lives! 💖

Learn more about our breast health services: www.universityhealth.com/services/breast-health