Don’t wait to act if you believe you may have a respiratory virus. Seek health care for testing or treatment without delay. Treatment may be available to reduce your symptoms and risk of complications. Research further on seeking treatment for a respiratory virus:

University Health Level I #pediatrictrauma center, helped Chaciti live her best life! ❤️ As the only Level I pediatric trauma center in South Texas, we are equipped with resources specialized for children: ow.ly/73Vv50Tb9nT #pediburn #level1traumacenter

Pre- and post-transplant patients and caregivers! Join us today for our upcoming Adult Transplant Support Group session as we provide a safe and supportive space to share, learn, and connect with others here University Health. Please see invite for more details!

As your kids #returntoschool, they may be excited about playing #schoolsports. Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, #pediatrician with University Health and UT Health San Antonio, shares key tips for parents to help keep children safe while they play sports: youtu.be/Lm8zpn_4vL4?si…

Saturday shoutout for our amazing Presenting, Gold and Silver sponsors. Can't wait to celebrate with you next week. San Antonio Medical Foundation UT Health San Antonio UTSA Texas Biomedical Research Institute BioBridge Global University Health St. Mary's University CPS Energy Mission Pharmacal Southwest Research Institute @Solventum Barbara A. F. Greene@Greene and Associates, Inc.

Join us in extending a warm welcome to the newest member of our Transplant team - Advanced Practice Provider, Pouneh Parks! As a board-certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, Pouneh will undoubtedly provide skilled care to our patients and their families.

Meet Ashley - the daughter who turned love into action. When her dad Carlos needed a #kidney, she stepped up without hesitation. 💖 Father & daughter are sharing their story to inspire others to become life-saving #livingdonors: ow.ly/3TxK50T6tzq #DonateLife

DEEP is a multi-cultural, diabetes self-management education curriculum that successfully helps many community participants take control of their diabetes and reduce their risk of complications. New sessions starting 9/13. Visit ow.ly/Gjia50ThEUj or call 210-207-0711.

Have you heard about #Ozempic babies? 🤔 The #Type2diabetes medication is also making waves in weight loss - which can positively impact #fertility. But how? Dr. Patrick Ramsey, maternal and fetal medical director at University Health, tells us more: ow.ly/KVWn50Tk7BM

Tune in each week to join the conversation! University Health - Thinking Beyond #health #healthy #longcovid #community #texas #satx #sanantonio

More than 49,000 people in the U.S. lost their lives to suicide in 2022. Learn 5 actions your community can take to lower suicide risk in a new CDC #VitalSigns report. bit.ly/4dY0PDc #SPM24

After exploring various #healthcare careers through the University Health's Volunteer Program, Sandra has decided to pursue her passion as a travel nurse. Know someone who’d shine as a volunteer? ow.ly/si8H50T9eYS #volunteering #nurses #healthcarecareer

University Hospital has earned the prestigious 2024 Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award from American College of Cardiology & American Heart Association 🌟 #Heartattacks affect over 800,000 Americans annually; our rapid response can make all the difference: universityhealth.com/services/heart…

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#Suicide is the second leading cause of death in children 10-14 years of age, Dr. Dina Tom told @KSATnews' @SteveSpriester & @KSATMyra on #DocTalk. It’s important to talk to kids about how they’re feeling, she said, and they do hear you - even if they pretend they don’t.

Discover San Antonio's inclusive and accessible playgrounds and parks in our latest blog post. Explore the special features of each playground and use our blog to find the nearest inclusive play space in your neighborhood! ow.ly/Sg7850TmpRv

Jeff is a living testament to how life can thrive after kidney donation! Just five months after donating a kidney through our paired exchange program, Jeff ran in three half marathons, including the BMW Dallas Marathon, Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon, and the Bluebell Fun Run!

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Ashley, a University Health nurse educator, faced a terrifying ordeal after a seemingly harmless cut from a river rock escalated into #sepsis. Thanks to the incredible care at University Hospital, Ashley made a full recovery. Read Ashley’s #survivalstory: ow.ly/OmAp50Tml9s