University Health Vida is a three-story, state-of-the-art health center designed to expand access to primary and specialty care while addressing the non-medical drivers of health that affect the well-being of residents in South Bexar County. As a vibrant hub for health care, education and community engagement, we are committed to building lasting partnerships with organizations that share our mission.

Get Involved with the Institute for Public Health

University Health invites local organizations, schools, service providers and others to explore partnership opportunities that will make a meaningful impact on our patients and community. 

Pathways to Partnership 

There are three pathways to partner with the Institute for Public Health at University Health Vida and other University Health locations:

1. Become a referral partner
2. Host classes and events in our community spaces
3. Co-locate in the Vida Community Commons office suite

Community organizations must email Partner Interest Form to public.health@uhtx.com by Thursday, June 5, at 5 p.m. to be considered for opening day partnership with University Health Vida. To learn more about University Health Vida and how to partner with us, download the University Health Partnership Pathways Guide.

Partnership Opportunities

Referral Network

We invite providers to join University Health’s referral network. Receive and respond to patient referrals for services that address non-medical drivers of health.

Events at Vida Community Spaces

Offer educational classes, workshops, services, meetings or other events in Vida’s dedicated community spaces.

Co-location at Vida Community Commons

Maintain a part-time or full-time physical presence in the Community Commons office suite to collaborate on public health initiatives.