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

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A San Antonio doctor explained what you need to know about the new omicron booster recommended by the CDC.

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.

Anyone over six months old can get a flu shot without leaving their vehicle at one of four locations in Bexar County.

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.

The region is experiencing what public health officials call a silent surge, since at-home tests results aren't included in official totals.

Saint Luke's Health System, which operates several hospitals in the Kansas City area, said it can't risk putting its clinicians at risk of criminal prosecution by offering the emergency contraceptive.

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 in San Antonio said it received two patients from the shooting, an adult and a child.

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.

The Divine Providence testing site closed Monday, officials said, while the Wonderland mall vaccination hub will shut Friday.

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.

Last week, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar's office released a spreadsheet listing federal Provider Relief Fund payments to Bexar County providers, totaling about $224 million.

Did you know that heart disease kills one out of every four people who die in the United States each year?

University Health Epidemiologist Dr. Jason Bowling answers commonly asked questions about the omicron variant, testing and vaccines.

University Health Epidemiologist Dr. Jason Bowling answers questions about whether COVID and the COVID-19 vaccine affects fertility.

University Health Epidemiologist Dr. Jason Bowling answered some frequently asked questions about the effectiveness of different kinds of masks.

A CDC report shows kids 18 years old and younger with COVID-19 are more likely to develop diabetes.

After a weeklong trial, a federal jury decided Bexar County and University Health system were not liable for the treatment of a mentally ill woman who abruptly died in jail.

Instagram / universityhealthsaAs San Antonians look ahead to the new year, University Health and local officials want to make sure residents stay safe in the midst of a COVID-19 surge. Dr. Bryan Alsip of University Health was joined by Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, Sheriff Javier Salazar, and Mayor Ron Nirenberg during a Friday press conference dedicated to concerns of the extremely-transmissible omicron variant. Local leaders are asking that San Antonio residents do their part to protect themselves and others against the coronavirus, particularly to avoid a crisis in the city’s health care system. Given that the reminder comes on New Year’s Eve, officials are asking residents to pass on the usual New Year’s Eve parties and other celebratory events.

The designation means babies born at the hospital spend more time at their mother’s bedside and specialists help with breastfeeding basics.

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Roughly 1,100 children ages 5-11 got vaccinated Thursday at University Health's clinic at the Wonderland of the Americas mall.

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A planned acute care hospital would provide patients on the South Side of San Antonio better access to routine types of health care services.

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Following the FDA's approval of Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots, qualified San Antonio residents now have access to the third vaccine dose starting Friday morning. What's...

With new guidance out, University Health plans to reopen the Wonderland of the Americas Mall vaccine site for booster shots.

When the pandemic began, it was so overwhelming. "But we still went in there and did it,” said one hospital worker. Now they face another surge.

San Antonio hospitals have treated patients for an array of weather-related injuries this week as freezing temperatures seized the city. One man died on Feb. 12 of hypothermia, according to University Health chair of emergency medicine Dr. Ralph Riviello. Both University Health and Baptist Health officials reported treating patients for frostbite. By far, the most common weather-related injuries Baptist Health hospitals dealt with this week were falls on icy surfaces. While University Health maintained power throughout the crisis, Riviello's own home lost power intermittently Tuesday and Wednesday.