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South Texas Area Health Education Center

The South Texas AHEC Program is committed to improving health equity throughout South Texas

The South Texas AHEC Program is committed to improving the health status and quality of life for residents of South Texas. Our mission is to improve access to culturally competent and quality health care through appropriate preparation, composition, and distribution of the health professional workforce in a primarily underserved and highly impoverished 35 counties of South Texas.

07/26/2025

Seco Mines - Head Start Fair

On April 25, 2025, the Southwest Border Area Health Education Center (AHEC), in collaboration with local Head Start programs, hosted a community event in Eagle Pass dedicated to promoting oral health for children. The event featured engaging activities and educational sessions tailored to young children and their families, highlighting the importance of good oral hygiene practices and regular dental care. For more information contact: Bonifacio Vega at vegab@uthscsa.edu

07/25/2025

First Aid Spring Break Camp

During the week of March 17-March 20, Southwest Border AHEC hosted its First Aide Spring Camp for high school and college students. The camp offered students an opportunity to develop and practice their first aid skills through a variety of fun and interactive activities. The Southwest Border AHEC team was joined by local health care professionals who provided their expertise to make this event great for the students of Eagle Pass. For more information contact: Bonifacio Vega at vegab@uthscsa.edu

07/24/2025

Congratulations to Natalie and Ivan on Graduating from UTSA!

🎓 Big Congratulations to Our Spring 2025 Interns, Natalie & Ivan! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Natalie Yadao and Ivan Garcia on their graduation from the University of Texas at San Antonio! Both earned their Bachelor of Science in Public Health and brought incredible energy, dedication, and passion to their internship with us this spring. We're so proud of all they've accomplished and can't wait to see the amazing things they'll achieve in their next chapter. The future of public health is brighter with leaders like Natalie and Ivan! 🌟 For more information, Contact Sophia Martinez at MartinezS31@uthscsa.edu

07/23/2025

CHW Graduation - Uvalde, Texas

On April 7, 2025, the Uvalde community came together to celebrate the graduation of a dedicated cohort of community health workers. The event honored the commitment and perseverance of the participants, who completed the CHW training program designed to enhance their skills in providing culturally appropriate health education and advocacy within their communities. Congratulations to these new community health workers, whose efforts will make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of their neighbors. For more information contact: Bonifacio Vega at vegab@uthscsa.edu

07/22/2025

EPISD - CHW Graduation

On May 14, 2025, the Southwest Border and Eagle Pass ISD came together to celebrate the graduation ceremony for a dedicated cohort of 41 community health workers (CHWs). The event honored the commitment and perseverance of the students of Eagle Pass High School, who completed an intensive training program designed to enhance their skills in providing culturally appropriate health education and advocacy within their communities. Congratulations to these new community health workers! For more information contact: Bonifacio Vega at vegab@uthscsa.edu

07/21/2025

🌟 Welcome Josh Kloster - Summer 2025 Intern!🌟 We're thrilled to welcome Josh Kloster as our Summer 2025 Intern at South Central AHEC! Originally from Chicago, Josh moved to San Antonio at age 12 to live with his grandparents. At 19, he joined the U.S. Army as a Healthcare Specialist (68W) and was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he served as a medic at the Joint Regional Correctional Facility. After completing four years of active duty, he returned to San Antonio at age 23. Josh is majoring in Public Health and has aspirations of becoming a travel registered nurse (RN). He is looking forward to bringing his dedication, experience, and passion for healthcare to his internship with AHEC. Welcome, Josh - we're excited to have you on the team! 🎉 For more information, contact Ariel Gomez at GomezA6@uthscsa.edu

07/18/2025

Community Health Worker (CHW) graduates

🎉 Congratulations to Our Newest Community Health Workers! 🩺 We're thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishment of our latest group of Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Course graduates! These are dedicated individuals committed their time, energy, and passion to complete a 160-hour state-certified training program, gaining the knowledge and skills to make a lasting impact in the communities they serve. 👏 Please join us in recognizing their hard work and commitment. We are so proud of each of you and excited to see where your CHW journey leads! Your efforts will strengthen the voice of the community and improve health outcomes across South Texas-thank you for stepping up and stepping in as trusted health advocates. Congratulations, CHWs - the future of community health is brighter with you in it! 🌟 For more information, contact Sophia Martinez at MartinezS31@uthscsa.edu

07/17/2025

Mission Border Hope Diabetes Fair

On March 24, 2025, Southwest Border AHEC, in partnership with Mission Border Hope, Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM), and Eden Home Health, hosted a community education and health event in Eagle Pass, focused on diabetes awareness and prevention. This event offered culturally tailored presentations on diabetes management, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to empower community members with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed health decisions. Free health screenings, including blood glucose testing, and interactive wellness activities were provided to engage participants actively. For more information contact: Bonifacio Vega at vegab@uthscsa.edu

07/16/2025

Kaffie Middle School Physicals

South Coastal AHEC's first physical of May was for Kaffie Middle School. Almost 200 students received free sports physicals. For more information, contact Brittany Serna at 361-881-8133

07/15/2025

Dia de las Madres Event - Consulado de Mexico

On May 6, 2025, the Southwest Border AHEC co-hosted a community event to celebrate Día de las Madres, honoring mothers and their vital contributions to family and community life. The event featured festive music, traditional dances, and heartfelt messages that highlighted the importance of maternal health and well-being. Southwest Border AHEC provided valuable health resources and information to support mothers in Eagle Pass. For more information contact: Bonifacio Vega at vegab@uthscsa.edu

07/14/2025

King High School Physicals

King High School was one of the next schools to be visited during this season. Getting these physicals before school starts allows students to participate in summer training. Over 200 students received free physicals. For more information, contact Brittany Serna at 361-881-8133

07/11/2025

ALSO 2025

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics is a course South Coastal AHEC holds annually. This year, 30 health care professionals were able to participate. This course gives healthcare professionals the tools and readiness to safely deliver a baby in the event of an emergency. For more information, contact Scott Krall at 361-881-8133

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San Antonio, TX

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12105670482

Website

https://stahec.uthscsa.edu/

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The Center for South Texas Programs (CSTP) is charged with the oversight of remote programs of the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio in the 35 counties of South Texas. In that capacity, the CSTP acts as a liaison between the UTHSCSA and elected officials, health care providers, public health and community agencies in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, Laredo Corpus Christi, Harlingen and their surrounding counties. The CSTP works with communities to determine their strengths, unique needs and connects them with valuable resources and expertise at the UTHSCSA. At the CSTP, we partner with communities to explore creative ways to enhance their organizational capacity, assist with the implementation of federally supported studies, provide evaluation of existing programs and assist in "filling the gaps" in health professional education.