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Prioritize Your Mental Health

A person’s mental health depends on many factors like trauma, use of drugs and alcohol, and the stresses of everyday life. If you think you may be struggling, you aren’t alone! 

1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. There are different types of mental illnesses, and they don’t look the same person to person. It’s important to speak with your provider if you’re struggling.  

Call the 988 Lifeline if you or a loved one have thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

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Community Health Implementation Strategy

University Health is taking steps to address these community needs. We are implementing programs, delivering services and engaging in a variety of collaborative partnerships. To learn more about how we are investing resources to improve the health of our community, read our 2023 Implementation Strategy.

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Community Resources

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Use our free tool to find community resources like food, housing and mental health services close to home.

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CareLink

University Health cares about each of our patients, regardless of income level. We offer the CareLink financial assistance program to Bexar County families who do not have health insurance and do not qualify for other coverage. While CareLink is not health insurance, CareLink helps make health care services at University Health more affordable.

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Preventive Health

Staying on top of your health is important. Getting regular checkups and health screenings can help prevent conditions before they start or worsen. Schedule an online appointment with a University Health provider at a clinic near you. We provide routine check-ups for adults and children, women's health exams, immunizations and more.

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Community Health Programs

It's part of our mission to connect the community with resources they need and can use. University Health and the Institute for Public Health partner with community organizations to promote health and wellness programs, events and opportunities.

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Health Library

Our online health library is a hub of information designed to keep you and your family healthy. Explore our videos, recipes, symptom checker and articles to learn more about your health.

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Finding the right health coverage is important. We're here to help. Compare health insurance options to find the best fit for you and your family on our website, Get Covered SA.
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Gun Safety
Learn how to safely store firearms in your home, get tips for safe and responsible gun ownership, and request a safe gun storage presentation through GunSafety4Bexar, a University Health injury prevention program.
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Get Help to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the very best things you can do for your health and the health of those around you. University Health offers a smoking cessation program to help you quit.
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Find Health Insurance

Find Health Coverage

Finding the right health coverage is important. We're here to help. Compare health insurance options to find the best fit for you and your family on our website, Get Covered SA.
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Gun Safety
Gun Safety
Learn how to safely store firearms in your home, get tips for safe and responsible gun ownership, and request a safe gun storage presentation through GunSafety4Bexar, a University Health injury prevention program.
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Get Help to Quit Smoking
Get Help to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the very best things you can do for your health and the health of those around you. University Health offers a smoking cessation program to help you quit.
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Events

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Nov 9

Drive-thru Flu Shot Events

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Get a free flu shot at one of our drive-thru flu shot events. Registration is required.

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Vida: The Future of Public Health

Opening in 2026, the 3-story, 60,000-square-foot Vida will be home to the Institute for Public Health. This multi-specialty health care center will be the first building on the University Health Palo Alto Campus on the city's South Side.

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News

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May 08, 2024

University Health takes next step in historic growth plan

University Health will take out the shovels for the fourth time in six months to turn the first dirt for University Health Wheatley, a multi-specialty clinic on the East Side that will also be a second site for our Institute for Public Health.

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September 18, 2024

Five University Health locations now offering the updated COVID 19 Vaccine

University Health has received an ample supply of the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine and we’re making it available through many of our pharmacies on a walk-in basis.

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May 02, 2024

Safe Kids San Antonio hosts free family event

Join us for Safe Kids Day Saturday, May 4. During this free event, parents and kids will learn how to prevent injuries at home and on the road.

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March 22, 2024

New Breast Center and Mobile Mammography Bus are area’s first with advanced cancer-fighting technology

On Saturday, University Health will celebrate the opening of a new stand-alone breast imaging center equipped with the most advanced equipment available for detecting breast cancer early, when treatment can best save lives.

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Stress and Anxiety
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What’s the Difference between a Psychologist, a Psychiatrist and Other Kinds of Therapists?
If you are experiencing a mental illness, you may need to get help from a psychologist, psychiatrist or therapist. This article will help you distinguish between the three.
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How to Start Therapy
Everyone has ups and downs, or feels anger and deep sadness at times. But how do you know when your emotions are the everyday kind or when it's time to get help?
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What’s the Difference between Stress and Anxiety?
Are you dealing with stress or anxiety? There’s a relatively simple way to tell the difference between the two. Here’s what to know.
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