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Learn to Recognize Symptoms of Heat Illness

June 13, 2023

Increased heat exposure contributes to heat stroke and heat exhaustion – two major health dangers you need to be aware of before heading outside.

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Sports physicals – why your student needs one

July 31, 2019

Dr. Caitlyn Mooney discusses three reasons why your student athlete or band member needs a pre-participation physical exam.

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6 reasons you should donate blood

June 06, 2019

We can always use blood at our Level 1 trauma center at University Health or you can donate blood in San Antonio at any local blood drive.

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Congenital Heart Disease: Domenico’s Patient Story

Baby Domenico was born with a congenital heart disease and underwent surgery shortly after birth, but today he is happy and healthy.

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TAVR: Rufino's Patient Story

Rufino Salinas suspected that he had a heart attack when he had chest pain that wouldn’t go away. The heart team at University Health recommended a treatment plan that included the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure.

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Adult Congenital Heart Defect: Morgan's Story

After aging out of the pediatric hospital in her hometown of Corpus Christi, Morgan transferred to the University Health Adult Congenital Heart Center under the care of Dr. Pankaj Madan.

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