First in Texas to use new non-opioid painkiller after surgery
We are transforming health care in Texas by being the first to offer suzetrigine, a new FDA-approved, non-opioid pain medication. This innovative option helps relieve pain after surgery without the risks associated with opioids - helping our patients recover comfortably and safely.
Awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission
We have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for hospital accreditation, demonstrating our dedication to the best care practices and compliance with stringent performance standards.
A Surgeon’s Choice: Our First Patient’s Full-Circle Moment Makes History
When spinal stenosis left John Toohey, retired orthopaedic surgeon and former assistant dean at UT Health San Antonio, in excruciating pain and few options, he placed his trust in the people he believed in most at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital.
How We Are Elevating CPR Training for Safer Patient Care
When every second counts in a medical emergency, UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital ensures its teams are prepared with advanced CPR training, safeguarding patients with the highest standards of lifesaving care.
Recent News
- The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the UT Health San Antonio laboratory following a recent on-site inspection by CAP inspectors. The inspection team included practicing pathology and laboratory medicine professionals. Known for its rigorous standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and reduces risk—an important way laboratories contribute to improved patient outcomes.
- At our hospital, patient safety is more than a priority; it’s a promise. One way we uphold that promise is through our use of the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI)® program, the gold standard for CPR training developed by the American Heart Association and Laerdal Medical.
- In just a few short months, the UT Health San Antonio laboratory team has achieved a series of groundbreaking milestones that are reshaping the future of care for South Texans.
- At UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, we provide exceptional care using the latest advancements in medical technology.
- When spinal stenosis left John Toohey, retired orthopaedic surgeon and former assistant dean at UT Health San Antonio, with excruciating pain and few options — the healer became the inaugural patient at the newly opened UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital.
Upcoming events
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