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City launches SA Forward, a 5 year public health initiative

WEBIn an effort to give more San Antonians opportunities to improve their overall health, the City of San Antonio and Metro Health launched SA Forward. Caption: …

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New medical facility on Southside to aid healthcare access

WEBSAN ANTONIO - Finding easily accessible healthcare on the Southside has long been a challenge, but that lack of care could improve with the addition of a new …

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Updated medical facilities are coming to the south side …

WEBSBG San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — A new University Health facility is now being built on the south side. It will provide desperately needed resources, which …

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San Antonio ranks 104th in national health and wellness …

WEBThey considered 41 factors that impact health, from healthcare costs to fresh produce consumption and how many residents get regular exercise. San Antonio …

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Major increase in flu and Covid cases in San Antonio

WEBUniversity Health said since the new year, they have seen a major increase in flu and COVID cases. Over the holidays people gather with family during the holidays …

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Newly renovated San Antonio State Hospital opens to the …

WEBSAN ANTONIO – The new San Antonio State Hospital opened its doors on Tuesday, after four years under construction. The state approved nearly 357 million …

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Mental health care remains inaccessible for many in San …

WEB4. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. Texas was found to offer the worst access to mental treatment facilities with just 0.99 mental health facilities for every 100,000 residents. …

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National Public Health Week: Access to Care!

WEBIt's National Public Health Week! Today, Corderro tells us how the Metropolitan Health District is making sure everyone has access to health services. …

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University Health starts $450M expansion at Retama …

WEBThe 42-acre campus will feature a modern five-story hospital and a 100-thousand-square-foot connected medical office building. Services will include a 24/7 …

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NAMI-San Antonio sparks crucial conversation on Black …

WEBSAN ANTONIO - In a significant effort to address the stigma surrounding mental illness in the Black community, NAMI-Greater San Antonio (National Alliance on …

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San Antonio hospital battles nurse shortage amid Texas-wide

WEBSAN ANTONIO - University Health has about 9,000+ plus employees, about 2300 are nurses. Despite job fairs and reruiting events, they're still short several hundred …

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San Antonio extends application deadline for home rehabilitation …

WEBSAN ANTONIO - In a bid to assist homeowners in need of essential repairs, the City of San Antonio is extending an invitation to apply for the Home Rehabilitation …

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National Public Health Week!

WEBAlondra shows us how the San Antonio Metro Health District is helping our local community during this National Public Health Week. Take a look to do more! …

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Bexar County confronts shocking rise in sexually transmitted

WEBThe deputy director of Metro Health says the spread of STIs has reached an all-time high over the last few years. Among the most shocking 96 babies were born with …

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Molina Healthcare hosts free event for local seniors

WEBSAN ANTONIO - Molina Healthcare of Texas recently organized a health education and community resources event aimed at supporting seniors in San Antonio. …

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Remembering UT Health President Dr. William Henrich's impact on …

WEBDr. Henrich served as president of UT Health San Antonio from 2009 to 2024 and passed away Thursday morning at the age of 77 due to unexpected …

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Texas medical center combats high infant drug addiction with

WEBIf you would like to reach pregnant and parenting services for the Center for Health Care Services, you can reach them at 210-439-5993. CHCS’ main office can be …

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Drinking two sodas weekly cancels out exercise benefits, new

WEBDrinking two 12-ounce cans of soda a week can cancel out the health benefits of exercise according to new data from the American Journal of Clinical …

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New Mexico reports first fatal human plague case since 2021

WEBNew Mexico has reported its first human case of the plague since 2021, as health authorities confirm the first death from the disease in the state since 2020. New …

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A.B. Quintanilla apologizes for Fiesta rant, deletes it amid health

WEBSAN ANTONIO - A.B. Quintanilla, brother of legendary Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, apologized on Sunday on a social media post for his rant during a Fiesta …

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