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Shaping the future of health care one scholar at a time
In April 2025, six outstanding students from across UT Health San Antonio were selected as Presidential Ambassador Scholars. These students receive a $5,000 scholarship and will represent their schools and UT Health San Antonio at key events throughout the year. Thanks to the support of generous President’s Council members, these scholarships allow students to focus […]
A determined journey to transform cancer care
“Cancer patients need dedicated physicians to change cancer care and to keep going until we find a cure.” – Jessica Treviño Jones, MD When facing an enemy as potentially devastating as cancer, determination can be a physician’s greatest weapon. Fortunately for her patients and students, Dr. Jessica Treviño Jones has been determined to help […]
A memorial gift with limitless impact
Answering the call to do good. “Today I’m going to do good, wherever it is.” -Deborah Mueller, MD This simple imperative from an exceptional physician perfectly encapsulates the compounding nature of choosing to do good. Dr. Deborah Mueller lived her mission in every setting and every situation, as a physician for the US Air […]
A legacy continued: 365 surgeons and counting
Watch the full 2011 interview as he reflects on his career at UT Health San Antonio. A trailblazer for the next generation of surgeons. When asked who in his life influenced his distinguished career, UT Health founding faculty member Dr. Anatolio Cruz answered, “I have to hand it to my parents.” With a smile he […]
The Caring for the Caregiver Program
The Caring for the Caregiver Program (C4CP) at UT Health San Antonio made possible by generous supporters including Deborah and David Rogers, is making a real difference for families impacted by dementia. At a recent Memory Café event held at the Botanical Garden, caregivers and their loved ones enjoyed a Fall Culinary Class together. For […]
Empowering public health through scholarships
After seeing the generational struggle of her mother and grandmother as single parents, and now her own experience as a single parent, Melissa Garza decided to pursue a career in public health in the first class of the UTHealth San Antonio School of Public Health. “I want to pursue a career in public health to […]
UT Health San Antonio receives $750,000 from Baptist Health Foundation in support of brain health and teen mental health
San Antonio, TX – The Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio (BHFSA) announced $750,000 in year-end gifts, continuing its mission of fostering health initiatives and education in the community. These significant contributions include a $250,000 gift in memory of Dr. William Henrich to support the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio Distinguished Chair in Alzheimer […]