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Mental Health Awareness

Mental health is a part of everyone's overall well-being, and many things such as past trauma, substance use, and the everyday stresses of life can influence it. If you’re going through a hard time, remember that you’re not alone.

1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives. Mental health challenges can look different from person to person, and that's completely normal. There is no one-size-fits-all experience.

If you are struggling, talking to a healthcare provider can be a powerful first step toward healing. Help is available, and you deserve support.

If you or someone you care about is thinking about self-harm or suicide, please reach out right away. Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, available 24/7.

You are not alone, and there is hope.

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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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Featured Resources

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

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

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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Events

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Blood Drive

Join us at one of our blood drives to donate to patients in need.

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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

Vida public health collaboration event at University Health Vida.
May 16, 2025

University Health Vida holds its first collaborative to improve health on the South Side

Institute for Public Health leaders and staff provided information about the three ways mission-oriented partners could work together at University Health Vida to extend services to South Side residents.

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September 11, 2025

First women’s heart center in South Texas tackles leading cause of maternal deaths

Special teams treat mothers-to-be, high-risk women with heart problems - doctor and patient interviews available

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September 09, 2025

Register today to get your flu shot at no cost

Early predictions warn of high positivity rates during the 2025-26 flu season

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September 05, 2025

University Health opens new school-based health center at Judson ISD’s Wagner High School

Expanding health care access to a large underserved population on the East Side, University Health has opened a new school-based health center

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