University Health System

The University Health System has been recognized as a Trauma-Informed Care organization. The designation illustrates their commitment to compassionate approaches in health care.

Bexar County commissioners this week heard a presentation about next year's University Health System budget that leaves its property tax rate unchanged.

The president and CEO of University Health is retiring after more than four decades of leadership at the county's public healthcare system.

The Retama Hospital is expected to open in 2027.

University Health officials recommended commissioners approve a 20% homestead tax exemption for hospital district taxpayers to be applied for the 2024 tax year.

New facility's amenities include large labor & delivery and postpartum rooms, a 24/7 pediatric care center and a 24/7 women’s center for OB/GYN emergencies and a breastfeeding support center with customized nutrition for babies. It opens on Aug. 24.

A University Health hospital and an Institute of Public Health will be built along the west entrance to A&M-San Antonio, and A&M-San Antonio is building a new public health building on campus, adding a new graduate degree in public health and a new research unit on genomes.

A phase one human trial of an mRNA HIV vaccine will soon begin in San Antonio.

Area COVID-19 vaccine and booster providers are anticipating more visitors as schools break for the holidays next week.

CEO of University Health George Hernandez said hospitalizations within the public health system show why it's important to get vaccinated against COVID-19.