University Health medical director Dr. Leo Lopez joined KSAT anchors Stephania Jimenez and Dillon Collier to answer viewers’ health questions related to lung health, sciatic pain and the RSV vaccine.

A prenatal diagnosis prepared one San Antonio family and University Health staff for the birth of a little boy named Max.

On this week’s edition of Doc Talk, UT Health San Antonio and University Health pediatric hospitalist Dr. Dina Tom joined KSAT 12 anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur to answer viewers’ pediatric questions about bronchitis and sleeping among other topics.

University Health medical director Dr. Leo Lopez joined KSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur to answer viewers’ health questions including tips to help treat scalp psoriasis, learning to control diabetes and ways that can help lower the risk of getting breast cancer.

On this week’s edition of Doc Talk, University Health Dr. Amy Cobb joined KSAT 12 anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur to answer viewer’s questions on a wide range of topics including what parents can do when feeling under pressure and what steps people can take to protect themselves from respiratory syncytial virus.

Parents and caregivers in San Antonio can get their car seats checked for free this Saturday, Sept. 21.

When many people hear the word sepsis, a response to infection, they might think of major surgery or trauma. A local mom is proof that it can stem from the smallest of sources.

On this week’s edition of Doc Talk, Dr. Dina Tom, University Health pediatric hospitalist and UT Health in San Antonio, joined KSAT 12 anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur to talk about if children should get an updated COVID-19 shot, what causes sweaty palms and feet in children and more.

Drive-thru appointments are limited, individual registration is required

On this week's edition of Doc Talk, Dr. Amy Cobb with University Health joined KSAT 12 anchors Myra Arthur and Stephania Jimenez to answer viewers' health questions.

University Health medical director Dr. Leo Lopez III joined KSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Stephania Jimenez to answer viewers' health questions about Covid booster shots, best practices to avoid a virus for when children start school and learning to see if arthritis causes high blood pressure.

In the third week of July, University Health reported 336 positive tests for COVID-19, a more than 100-case increase from the previous week.

On this week's edition of Doc Talk, University Health pediatric hospitalist and UT Health San Antonio Dr. Dina Tom joined KSAT 12 anchors Steve Spriester and Daniela Ibarra to answer viewers' health questions.

Dr. Jason Bowling, a hospital epidemiologist with University Health and infectious disease specialist with UT Health San Antonio answers frequently asked questions about the COVID illness and the vaccine.

Many will be heading back to the office for work this week after a long holiday weekend of celebration and gatherings. But doctors are warning those who are not feeling well to be cautious.

Doc Talk airs every Thursday at 6:30 on KSAT

On this week's edition of Doc Talk, University Health pediatric hospitalist and UT Health San Antonio Dr. Dina Tom joined KSAT 12 anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur to answer viewers' questions.

What's causing the rash on my child's face? Fifth disease is also known as “slapped cheek” because it’s marked by a distinctive rash that causes red, splotchy cheeks.

University Health medical director Dr. Leo Lopez III joined this week's edition of Doc Talk.

Bexar County leads the state for reported elder abuse cases and suggests more cases that go unreported.

University Health medical director Dr. Leo Lopez III joined KSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur to answer viewers’ health questions about hypertension, cholesterol and more.

Doc Talk happens at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday on KSAT

University Health Pediatric Hospitalist Dr. Dina Tom joined KSAT anchors Stephania Jimenez and Myra Arthur to answer viewers’ health questions about diabetes, thyroids and more.

The forthcoming University Health Wheatley clinic, a three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical complex will open on the East Side near the Wheatley Sports Complex in early 2026, a news release said.

University Health has teamed with an Illinois-based firm to conduct a national search for a new CEO. Its longtime leader George Hernandez has set a summer target for his planned exit.

Texas A&M-San Antonio (TAMUSA) has marked another step in the university’s commitment to addressing public health access and research.

The full-service hospital will sit on 42 acres next to the Retama Park racetrack in Selma.

San Antonio’s South Side will soon be home to a state-of-the-art hospital for a rapidly growing community.

Mark out some time this month and give blood during the KSAT Community University Health blood drive.

The University Health Transplant Institute celebrated a major milestone and the team closed out 2023 by performing a total of 70 living kidney donor transplants, making it their highest volume year in its program history.

Low vaccination rates and an increase in respiratory diseases could strain health care system, CDC says

The flu season is underway and the flu vaccine could help you from getting really sick with the virus.

A collaboration recently helped a little boy from Honduras undergo life-changing heart surgery in San Antonio, at no expense to the family.

Surgeon and physician Dr. Aaron Abarbanel says Dante was diagnosed with a rare heart defect that posed severe health risks, making Dante’s chances of survival uncertain.

University Health's CareLink program received a $1.5 million federal grant to continue its community outreach and connect families to health insurance.

University Health helped treat four of the victims of May 2021 shooting at Robb Elementary School and received more than $550,000 in "unsolicited" donations. It's using those funds to help the Uvalde community.

The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2023, at the Palo Alto College Performing Arts Center located at 1400 West Villaret Blvd.

A new COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out to pharmacies and health clinics amid a rise in cases nationwide.

Individual registration is required for the free flu shot events

As a new or expecting mother, breastfeeding may be on the top of your mind.

Parents who are seeking a degree or job training may be eligible for subsidized child care scholarships through the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County.

Just days after a 3-year-old brought a gun in their backpack to Pre-K SA, gun safety educators are asking parents to start conversing with their children about gun safety. They hope small conversations will lead to significant changes across San Antonio.

COVID-19 is still present in Bexar County, and we’re seeing a sharp rise in cases as kids return to school.

Emergency rooms have started to see patients with heat-related illnesses show up at the hospital for medical attention. Doctors warn people who go outdoors to pace themselves.

As many mourn the lives lost in Uvalde, paying their respects and honoring the victims, several are reminded of the pain felt a year ago today. KSAT's John Paul Barajas spoke to a San Antonio trauma surgeon who was in the middle of it.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

While water beads might seem fun to children, these beads can be dangerous.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts is accepting applications for the surgeries that will be performed on June 24 and 25.

“It’s sad to see that so many undocumented immigrants were found in this condition, and two of them lost their lives. It’s heartbreaking,” Rodriguez said.

March 28 is Diabetes Alert Day, and The Texas Diabetes Institute wants to remind everyone to get their glucose (sugar) levels checked.

A San Antonio man who said a hospital failed to sedate him during an outpatient procedure last fall went as far as to get an independent drug screening to prove the powerful drugs were not in his system.

The Robert B. Green historical building in downtown San Antonio has been deemed unsafe by structural engineers following damage from an earthquake.

University Health and the San Antonio Food Bank are partnering up for World Diabetes Day by holding a public health fair on Nov. 14, according to a news release.

A Texas veteran who faced an uphill when looking for coverage for his living donor through the Veterans Choice Program led the effort to change a system flaw to help others.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. The NICU can be a frightening place, and medical separation of babies from their parents is a difficult experience for the baby as well as the parents.

Why are so many children sick right now? Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, University Health pediatric hospitalist and UT Health SA associate professor answers some of parents' most asked questions.

Why are so many children sick right now? Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, University Health pediatric hospitalist and UT Health SA associate professor answers some of parents' most asked questions.

Dr. Bryan Alsip, the Chief Medical Officer with University Health, answered some commonly asked questions.

Funds raised support brain tumor research, advocacy programs at University Health and other brain cancer programs

As the only locally owned and operated health system in San Antonio and Bexar County, University Health is working to serve the health needs of our community today and into the future.

University Health will begin offering the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday to provide a new layer of protection against the Omicron variant.

Sept. 5 9:00 a.m. - UPDATE: All phone lines have been restored.

The free shots will be offered to anyone 6 months and older, but advance registration is required.

A large new study found the rates of advanced cervical cancers are spiking, with unusual increases in white women, and experts are trying to find out why.

University Health director of hospital epidemiology Dr. Jason Bowling answers some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19, boosters, new vaccines and new CDC recommendations.

University Health director of hospital epidemiology Dr. Jason Bowling addresses concerns about monkeypox symptoms, testing, transmission and treatments.

A COVID-19 vaccine built on traditional technology is now available for unvaccinated adults 18 and older at University Health’s Robert B. Green pharmacy clinic.

The summer heat has been grueling, and dealing with it can be a major concern for athletes, diabetics, and seniors. Adults and children are also at greater risk and may not know it.

A 10-year-old girl who survived the unthinkable when a gunman opened fire inside of Robb Elementary School just over two months ago has been released from University Hospital in San Antonio.

Talk to health experts July 27th during the KSAT Community Vaccine Phone Bank.

One of the planned hospitals is earmarked for a site near the Retama Park Racetrack in nearby Selma. The other would be built next to the Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus on the city’s South Side.

Parents will soon be able to schedule their children to get a COVID-19 vaccine from University Health as COVID-19 positivity rates swell in San Antonio.

It’s been a week heavy in emotion and passion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, paving the way for states to impose bans on abortion. Two renowned San Antonio doctors are setting both of those aside to focus on the science and lay out some legitimate health dangers.

County Judge Nelson Wolff, County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores and University Health CEO George Hernandez will brief the public about how the county is responding to this tragedy.

Some local parents jumped at the opportunity to get their young ones some added protection against COVID-19.

San Antonio Metro Health announced Tuesday it will offer the COVID-19 vaccine to children, ages 6 months older.

Firearms have become the leading cause of death in children and adults. In the U.S., mass shootings across Texas and the nation have captured headlines.

After the Uvalde school shooting, like many mass shootings, mental health became a topic of discussion among politicians after the public demanded change in gun laws.

Dr. Mandie Svatek, a pediatric specialist at University Hospital, answered some commonly asked questions about the vaccine for children age 5 and under.

On the heels of a tragic event like the shooting at Robb Elementary that claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers, it’s more important than ever for people to understand trauma.

Noah Orona was released from Methodist Children’s Hospital, his family told ABC News.

There is an official fund set up by the Uvalde city leaders and community to help the families of the victims there.

University Health pediatric specialist, Dr. Mandie Svatek, answered some commonly asked questions as COVID cases across the U.S. and here in Bexar County begin to rise again.

When the sudden onset of a physical injury requires immediate medical attention, what do you do while you wait for first responders?

May 19 marks National Stop the Bleed Day, and it’s a great time to get the word out about how anybody can help save a life by learning a simple skill.

If your family has recently been hit with a stomach bug, it may be the highly contagious norovirus, which is making unusual rounds this spring.

Although they are never expected, emergencies happen and can take on a life of their own if not managed swiftly.

University Health and Safe2Save.org have partnered to support a safer community and elevate awareness through the Safe2Save mobile app.

The CDC and World Health Organization have sent out recent alerts about a new investigation into severe hepatitis in children. One has died and 17 have had liver transplants.

We’ve usually moved on from the flu in late April and are more focused on pollen allergies and other circulating viruses. However, this year is different.

Arthritis is a condition that affects more than 58.5 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The long waitlists at the two San Antonio long COVID clinics show how many people are actually experiencing it. Even those who had mild COVID symptoms could end up with strong lingering effects.

Bexar County and University Health on Tuesday morning are expected to announce the creation of a Public Health Division.

People are encouraged to assess their risk for developing type 2 diabetes on Diabetes Alert Day.

For 30 years, San Antonio AirLIFE has been serving South Texas, responding to the most critical care needs. These last two years have presented a new set of challenges, but their focus and dedication has remained the same.

Dr. Bryan Alsip, the chief medical officer with University Health System answered some frequently asked questions about COVID-19 boosters, how our immune system works and the latest mask guidance.

After 14 months in operation with more than 500,000 COVID-19 shots administered, the vaccine center will close at 6 p.m. on Friday.

Theron and Kelci Jagge have been at the side of their newly adopted special needs son, four-year-old Ruslan, in the intensive care unit at University Health since they flew back into town last Wednesday.

As we consider February’s American Heart Month activities for good heart health, a group of parents would like for you to also be aware of their battles fought by their children with heart issues.