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Meet Claude Jacob, director of San Antonio Metro Health District

WebJust after Claude Jacob started his new job as director of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, the city hosted a meet-and-greet with local media outlets.. …

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Study: Health in Bexar County Varies Widely by Race, Ethnicity

WebBexar County had a slightly lower teen pregnancy rate than the state, with 40 births per 1,000 teens aged 15-19 compared to 41 per 1,000 for Texas. But when broken down by …

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Bexar County's new health department will focus on access, …

WebThe Bexar County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the new Department of Preventative Health and Environmental Services on Tuesday, which is …

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County Health Report: Health Outcomes Worse for Hispanics, Poor

WebAdditionally, the report notes that income inequality and segregation in the county are getting worse, and that poverty and limited access to quality education remain …

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Bexar County hires director for new public health department

WebBexar County has hired Andrea Guerrero-Guajardo to lead its new public health division, officials announced Thursday. The Preventative Health and …

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How health care changed in San Antonio during COVID-19

WebHow the pandemic changed access to health care for San Antonio. by Raquel Torres October 30, 2023. COVID-19 worsened some health care barriers like …

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What the pandemic has taught San Antonio about health equity

WebSeveral state and local approaches to health equity were discussed during the San Antonio Report’s latest panel discussion in its medical forum series. The virtual …

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Partnership plans on expanding health care to South San Antonio

WebThe nearly $500 million investment in the hospital, and new University Health Institute of Public Health will serve residents in South Bexar County and the 22 …

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Newly formed workgroup tackles food insecurity in San Antonio

WebThe resulting health equity network food insecurity workgroup meets monthly to focus on three goals officials say will decrease food insecurity in Bexar County: Stable …

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Health Collaborative report reveals health disparities across Bexar …

WebThe first triennial health study on Bexar County residents since the pandemic began revealed “some glimpses of improvement” from previous reports, but …

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Pandemic, population growth spur hospital building boom

WebExpected to open in summer 2023, the new, 12-story Women’s and Children’s Hospital at University Hospital will serve women, babies and children in the …

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Nix Behavioral Health Facility Closures 'a Huge Loss for Our …

WebThe Nov. 30 closure of the behavioral health center at 1975 Babcock Road closely follows the Oct. 4 closure of the company’s behavioral health center at 4330 …

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Mental health crisis prevention team reduces involuntary hospital

WebBefore it was established, the San Antonio Police Department issued roughly 14,000 emergency detentions — that means officers took people experiencing mental …

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7,000+ beds and counting: Map pinpoints San Antonio's hospitals

Web6700 IH 10 West, San Antonio. Methodist Hospital – Stone Oak. 1139 East Sonterra Boulevard, San Antonio. Methodist Children’s Hospital. 7700 Floyd Curl Drive, …

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How safe are San Antonio hospitals

WebA hospital safety report published Monday shows that most San Antonio hospitals improved in preventing medical errors, accidents and infections since the …

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Where I Work: Ella Austin Community Center

WebNow, I work with the WestCare Foundation, a behavioral health organization housed at the Ella Austin Community Center that serves San Antonio and Laredo.I serve …

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University Health CEO George Hernández to retire in 2024

WebCredit: Scott Ball / San Antonio Report. University Health on Friday announced that George B. Hernández Jr., who has served as the health system’s …

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March of Dimes report highlights maternity care deserts in Texas

WebMore than 46% of Texas’ 254 counties are defined as “maternity care deserts,” according to a report released Tuesday by the nonprofit March of Dimes. In the …

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