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Your health journey starts with knowing your risks. We offer four quick online health risk assessments to help you better understand your chance of developing serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes. You can also discover your risk of having a stroke or a high-risk pregnancy.

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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

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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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Vida: The Future of Public Health

Opened in early 2026, the 3-story, 60,000-square-foot Vida is home to the Institute for Public Health. This multi-specialty health care center is the first building on the University Health Palo Alto Campus on the city’s South Side.

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October 20, 2025

University Health marks historic expansion of health services to East Side with opening of University Health Wheatley

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June 12, 2026

University Health’s Detention Health Care Services commended for commitment to quality

University Health’s Detention Health Care Services team has again earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

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June 03, 2026

New CEOs tapped to lead 1.4B multi-hospital expansion

San Antonio Business Journal (Subscription required) - University Health has taken an important step in the development of its planned new hospitals in South San Antonio and Selma, securing experienced chief executives who will oversee the acute hospitals and their campuses. Christopher Mendoza will serve as CEO of University Health Palo Alto Hospital on the South Side and Jeremy Riney will serve as CEO of University Health Retama Hospital on the Northeast Side.

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June 02, 2026

University Health begins construction on first milk bank in South Texas

Construction has begun on University Health's Milk Bank, which will be the first milk bank in South Texas when it opens in 2027. The pasteurized donor breast milk will support infant nutrition and be especially important for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU.

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B.E. F.A.S.T. to Spot a Stroke

Knowing the meaning behind B.E. F.A.S.T. can help spot a stroke and save a life.

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Preventing Diabetes: From Prediabetes to a Healthier Future

Diabetes is a growing health concern, especially for those at higher risk. Learn about prediabetes, warning signs, and how to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes.

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Heart health is important for everyone

Although some risk factors for heart disease are out of your control–like age and genetics–you can prevent and sometimes reverse this serious condition.

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