Participating in Live Better offers a meaningful opportunity for University Health team members to give back to the community through various ways. One of the ways team members can participate this year is through employee-led fundraising events that benefit the United Way, the University Health Foundation, or both. By attending or hosting these events, team members contribute to making a tangible impact in the lives of our patients, staff and the community we serve while enhancing employee engagement and promoting a culture of philanthropy at University Health.
Join us in celebrating 18 years of Live Better by attending a fundraising event. From bake sales and talent shows to professional headshots, there is always something fun to do for University Health team members during Live Better. All event proceeds will benefit a Foundation or United Way Fund.
Live Better 2025 Events:
FFACTS CLINIC BASKET FUNDRAISER
Are you a coffee lover or do you like Loteria? Looking forward to Fall or need to stock up on products to help you relax or rejuvenate? Check out and bid to win amazing gift baskets for a good cause.
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - Monday, September 22 at 2 p.m.
Location: http://phome/requiresauthentication/uhsauctions/
Contact: Juliet Kiiza at 210-358-3977 or Delana Gonzales at 210-358-3795
PHIE COOKBOOK – VOLUME 2
Looking for some great recipes to make over the holidays and beyond. Make sure you purchase Volume 2 of the PHIE Cookbook from the Community Initiatives & Population Health Department. Cookbooks are $10 each.
Date: Tuesday, September 2 – Monday, September 22, 2025
Location: Corporate Square
Contact: Candida Pieper at candida.pieper@uhtx.com or Sharon Michelle Tijerina-Escutia at 210-573-6886.
PIE IN THE FACE AND SNACK CART SALE
Join the pharmacy team in a creative fundraiser. Their snack cart will go around the department selling chips, candy and soda. They will also sell tickets to throw a pie in the face of one of their managers.
Date: Tuesday, September 2 – Monday, September 22, 2025
Location: Pharmacy
Contact: Sandra Bustos at Sandra.bustos@uhtx.com or Jennifer Hillman at jennifer.hillman@uhtx.com
HEADSHOTS
Professional Headshots - One Look $25 or Two Looks $35. A look is based on clothing (bring change of clothes for two looks). Walk-ins only, no appointments. Card, Venmo, CashApp, Cash
Date: Mondays, September 8, September 15 & September 22, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: University Hospital – Nueces Classroom (SG-551)
Contact: Arthur Kurland at Arthur.Kurland@uhtx.com
PAY TO PLAY HOLE IN ONE
Take a few minutes out of your day to try your hand at mini golf! Pay $5 for six shots of mini golf.
Date: Monday, September 8 – Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: BC III
Contact: Janie Quintanilla at juana.quintanilla@uhtx.com
WEAR JEANS EVERYDAY
Pay $5 a day to wear jeans for a week. (Please confirm with your manager that you may participate)
Date: Monday, September 8 – Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: BC III
Contact: Janie Quintanilla at juana.quintanilla@uhtx.com
TACO TUESDAY WITH PHARMACY
Start your Tuesday morning on the right foot with breakfast tacos, coffee and sodas!
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Location: Robert B. Green
Contact: Sandy Bustos at 210-743-4022 or Josefa Benedetti at 832-382-1928
SHIRTS WITH HEART
Purchase a limited-edition t-shirt from Ambulatory Education’s “shirts with heart” fundraiser. Wear your heart – make a difference
Date: Tuesday, September 9 – Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: All Day
Location: All Locations – Please check with you manager to make sure they approve
Contact: Yasmin Wong at yasmin.wong@uhtx.com
PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOOD SALE
Our Protective Services Team is cooking up something delicious! Stop by for BBQ burgers, sausage, pickles, corn and more!
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Milagros Building
Contact: Joann Azar at joann.azar@uhtx.com
LET’S TACO ‘BOUT BREAKFAST
There is no better way to celebrate a Friday during Live Better than with breakfast tacos! Join the RBG OB/Gyn team for a delicious breakfast!
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Robert B. Green – 4th Floor Staff Elevators
Contact: Sandra Lara at 210-358-5954 or Melanie Baker at 210-358-3996
FRITO PIE AND HOT CHEETOS
Add some crunch to your lunch, and join the Transplant team for some Frito Pie and Hot Cheetos with cheese!
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Transplant Dept. – 11th Floor of University Hospital
Contact: Diana Vargas at diana.vargas@uhtx.com or Shaundey Falcon at Shaundey.Falcon@uhtx.com
MUNCHIE SALE
You deserve a break and a delicious snack. Join the Resource Center for some nachos, pickles, popcorn, Hot Cheetos with cheese and soda!
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: BC III
Contact: Janie Quintanilla at juana.quintanilla@uhtx.com
LIVE BETTER WITH A PALETA
It’s still Summer in South Texas, and who doesn’t love a paleta as a tasty snack to cool off! Join Pediatric Complex Care for their Paleta sale.
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: Noon
Location: Robert B. Green – 6th Floor Staff Elevators
Contact: Laura Valdez at laura.valdez@uhtx.com
CHILI COOK-OFF
Join the EPIC Ambulatory Team for their infamous Live Better Chili Cook-Off. Taste and vote for your favorite chili! Any team member can compete for bragging rights.
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: BC2 Back Parking Lot
Contact: Christie Frausto at christie.frausto@uhtx.com or Victoria Conlu at victoria.conlu@uhtx.com
TACO TUESDAY WITH PHARMACY
Start your Tuesday morning on the right foot with breakfast tacos, coffee and sodas!
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Location: Business Center III
Contact: Sandy Bustos at 210-743-4022 or Josefa Benedetti at 832-382-1928
SALSA CONTEST & SNACK SALE
Are you a salsa connoisseur? Want to grab a quick snack? Maybe some nachos or Frito pie? Stop by the Community Initiatives and Public Health department to sample a little of everything!
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Corporate Square – Large Conference Room
Contact: Candida Pieper at candida.pieper@uhtx.com or Sharon Michelle Tijerina-Escutia at 210-573-6886
SNACK ATTACK WITH HIM
Craving classic munchies? Swing by for Frito Pie, Hot Cheetos with cheese, corn in a cup, juicy pickles & cold water to wash it all down!
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: University Hospital - Encino Room
Contact: Meghan Contreras at 210-743-5423 or Monica Armendariz at 210-743-5403
COME GET YOUR PAWS ON A TASTY DOG
Looking for a late-night snack? There is nothing better than hot dogs and other snacks!
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 10 p.m. – midnight
Location: Sky Tower, 5th Floor, Conference Room 5-235
Contact: Valerie Gomez at valerie.gomez2@uhtx.com
BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK SALE
Join the UH Book Club and the Pathology department for a fun and trendy fundraiser. Stop by and purchase a wrapped book with a short description and take your chance on finding your next favorite book!
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: In front of giraffes at Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Contact: Karen Nehr at karen.nehr@uhtx.com
PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOOD SALE
Our Protective Services Team is cooking up something delicious! Stop by for BBQ burgers, sausage, pickles, corn and more!
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: University Hospital – Nueces Conference Room
Contact: Joann Azar at joann.azar@uhtx.com
COME GET YOUR PAWS ON A TASTY DOG
Back by popular demand! Join our friends at 5 Sky for this fun and yummy event! Enjoy hot dogs, chips, drinks, Frito pie and sweets!
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Sky Tower, 5th Floor, Conference Room 5-235
Contact: Regina Rodriguez at regina.rodriguez@uhtx.com
SAUSAGE WRAP SALE
Lunch is looking better with the Resource Center’s grilled sausage wrapped in a flour tortilla! Stop by and support a great cause.
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: BC III Kitchen
Contact: Janie Quintanilla at juana.quintanilla@uhtx.com
HOT DIGGITY DOG LUNCH KITS
Support the RBG OB/GYN team on the last official day of Live Better. Stop by and enjoy a fun lunch of hot dogs with chips and soda!
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Time: Noon
Location: Robert B. Green – 4th Floor Staff Elevators
Contact: Sandra Lara at 210-358-5954 or Melanie Baker at 210-358-3996
THIS IS PANCIT! LET’S ROLL EGGROLLS!
Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase homemade and delicious Filipino food – Pancit (Lo Mein noodles) and Lumpia (eggrolls)
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: Noon
Location: University Hospital 6ACU Huddle Room (S6-075)
Contact: Imee Paguio at imee.paguio@uhtx.com
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Hit the tee and enjoy a great game of golf for a good cause. Join Emergency Services and Human Resources for an exciting golf tournament to benefit University Health Foundation and United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County.
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. shotgun start
Location: Olympia Hills - 12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City, TX 78148
Contact: Nakisha Johnson or Elizabeth Gonzalez-Cruz at 210-743-0032
Download the Event Registration Form, register your event and start fundraising.
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