Friday, May 31
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New medical facility aims to bridge East Side's health care gaps —
A look at University Health Wheatley, University Health’s newest medical facility now under construction on East Houston Street near Interstate 10. The three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical complex will provide primary, specialty and urgent care, and will include a branch of the Institute of Public Health. Axios, May 28
Bexar County, University Health respond to recent jail deaths —
University Health is working with Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar to improve medical supervision of high-risk inmates, including a new policy that requires diabetic inmates and those with withdrawal symptoms be cleared by a physician before they’re admitted to the jail. Expansion of University Hospital’s controlled access unit is also under discussion. Edward Banos is interviewed. Express-News, May 28
A new model for genetic counseling service delivery — An industry publication highlights University Health’s lab-based genetic counseling program, an alternative to the traditional clinic model. Stephanie Whitehead, executive director of pathology services, and genetic counselor Megan Maxwell explain the reasons behind the program’s creation. Today’s
Clinical Lab, May 28
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San Antonio-area health news
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New CEO to lead SA children’s hospital — Rachel Goldsmith is named CEO of Methodist Children’s Hospital. She previously served as chief operating officer of the Methodist Hospital campus. San Antonio Business Journal (subscription required), May 28
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UT Health San Antonio news
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Texas revamps Narcan distribution following delays, unpredictable supply — UT Health San Antonio moves its distribution of Narcan to its new Be Well Texas program, improving speed of delivery and communications with the organizations it serves, says Dr. Jennifer Potter. The School of Nursing has been providing the anti-overdose medicine throughout Texas under a state contract for the past five years. Texas Tribune, May 30
Jim Reed on the ever-growing impact of the South Texas Medical Center —
Jim Reed, retiring as president of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, says the Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a 1.8 million-square-foot replacement for the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. He praises Dr. William Henrich, UT Health San Antonio’s former president who died earlier this year, as “a real visionary, a real leader, and maybe more important than that, a real collaborator.” San Antonio Report, May 28
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Texas and national health news
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Weekly News Digest is a service of University Health’s Corporate Communications and Marketing Department. Send comments or suggestions to Donald.Finley2@uhtx.com.
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