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Holiday Safety

This holiday season, no matter which holiday you celebrate, let’s work together to keep kids safe. When buying toys, do you check the age recommendations on the package? Keep these helpful tips in mind while toy shopping this holiday season:

  • Buy age appropriate toys
  • Keep button bateries away from kids
  • Keep choking hazards out of reach from small children
  • Don't forget the helmet if gifting a bike or scooter
  • Look out for recalls and register your toys if they come with a registration card

Our injury prevention team has plenty of tips to keep you and your family safe this holiday season.

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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 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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Feb 13

Stop the Bleed Training

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The goal of the Stop the Bleed program is to help people like you learn how to prevent deaths from traumatic bleeding. Become empowered to save a life and sign up for training to ‘stop the bleed'.

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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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December 02, 2024

University Health earns Trauma-Informed Care certification

Designation shows a commitment to compassionate approach in health care.

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November 04, 2024

Having trouble breathing? Early diagnosis gives the best options for recovery

On Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 the San Antonio Express-News published the following commentary submitted by Dr. Holly Keyt, medical director for University Health Transplant Institute.

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October 28, 2024

Domestic Violence Resource Fair offers free education and resources

Join us to raise awareness and stop the cycle of domestic violence in Bexar County.

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Toy Safety Tips for the Holidays
Help your kids stay safe this holiday season by gifting them age-appropriate toys. Plus, get tips on how to safely play with and store toys.
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Protect Your Kids from Household Poisonings
To a toddler, that green can of powdered abrasive cleanser resembles the Parmesan cheese in the fridge. Keep your kids who can't read labels safe from harm.
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How to Use Fireworks Safely
Learn how to stay safe when using fireworks this summer. Fireworks-related injuries spike during the summer months, especially between mid-June and mid-July.
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