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University Health emergency nurses recognized for excellence in care
July 24, 2024
Nurses caring for patients in the University Hospital Adult Emergency Department and the Harvey E. …
University Health and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts mark first anniversary providing free surgeries for children with upcoming Surgery Weekend
June 26, 2024
University Health and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts will celebrate one year of teaming up to provide l…
Becker’s Healthcare puts University Health on its “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare” list for 2024
June 19, 2024
University Health has been named to Becker’s Healthcare list of Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcar…
University Health Names New President/CEO
May 28, 2024
Edward Banos, executive vice president and chief operating officer of University Health, has been a…
How a Texas hospital is fighting a condition that kills pregnant women | NBC NEWS
University Hospital in San Antonio has established itself as one of the top medical centers treating placenta accreta thanks in part to its innovative whole blood program.
‘Bionic pancreas’ tested in San Antonio adapts to Type 1 diabetes patients’ needs | SAN ANTONIO REPORT
This year's FDA approval of the iLet Insulin Bionic Pancreas followed a 13-week randomized clinical trial conducted in San Antonio.
A near-death experience, pregnancy loss has a mother educating women about preeclampsia | KSAT
Alexea Washington was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure. Other signs include extreme swelling, especially of the face and hands, major headaches, pain in the abdomen or shoulder, and even vision changes.
Why Your Baby May Need Breast Milk Fortification?
Sometimes, babies in the hospital have extra nutritional needs and require fortification of human milk or prepared formula. These additional nutrients in breast milk promote optimal growth and development.