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Take a look back at the hospital’s inspiring journey. The eight-story hospital, located at 8311 Ewing Halsell Drive in San Antonio’s Medical Center, is the only facility of its kind in South Texas, uniquely designed to deliver innovative care for the most complex diseases.
During morning rounds, clinicians greet patients in spacious private rooms designed to feel more like serene suites than medical spaces, offering a sense of calm and comfort in every interaction. As the day winds down, our physician-scientist pauses, reflecting on a fulfilling journey. Here at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, this is more than a day’s work — this is…
Focused Ultrasound offers a promising treatment option for essential tremor, providing significant and sustained relief with minimal risks. Learn more about essential tremor and this lifechanging therapy.
A panel of UT Health San Antonio experts participated in a town hall hosted by KSAT anchor Stephania Jimenez on Oct. 8 to discuss cancer rates among the Hispanic community and how the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, in collaboration with the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, will help...
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio proudly dedicated the new $472 million UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital in front of leaders from The University of Texas System, UT Health San Antonio and Mays Cancer Center, as well as donors, elected officials and other distinguished guests.
At UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, we provide exceptional care using the latest advancements in medical technology. One innovative way we are elevating your hospital experience is through virtual nursing—an additional layer of expert support to improve your care and comfort during your stay. , What is virtual nursing?, Virtual nurses are registered nurses who work at the hospital inside our virtual care center. They collaborate closely with your bedside care team to ensure a, seamless, experience while you are in the hospital. Using advanced audio-video technology, virtual nurses are available at the push of a button to assist with many aspects of your care. , How can virtual nursing support you?, Virtual nurses provide a variety of services, including: , Admission support:, When you arrive, a virtual nurse will assist with completing your admission paperwork, reviewing your medications and answering your questions. , Ongoing assistance:, Virtual nurses are available to answer you and your loved ones’ questions—simply press the “Virtual” button on your remote pillow speaker and your virtual nurse will appear on your television screen. , Vital sign monitoring:, Virtual nurses monitor your vital signs, laboratory results and medication orders to detect early signs of any changes in your condition. , Collaboration as part of your care team:, Virtual nurses work closely with your doctor, surgeon, bedside nurses and other medical professionals to ensure you receive comfortable, effective, efficient care around the clock. , Discharge support:, When it’s time for you to leave the hospital, your virtual nurse will help you understand your aftercare instructions, review your home medications, discuss follow-up appointments and answer any questions you or your loved ones may have. , Connecting with your virtual nurse, Your virtual nurse will check on you regularly throughout your stay. If they need to reach you, you’ll see a notification on your television with a countdown before they appear on the screen and start the video call. In emergencies, your virtual nurse can immediately connect with you through a video call. Rest assured, you are never being recorded—our virtual nurses appear on your screen only…, Virtual nursing makes lives better, Virtual nursing provides patients with real-time, superior monitoring, reduces wait times for non-emergency needs, and allows bedside nurses to focus on in-person care. The additional layer of oversight virtual nurses provide can reduce errors, enhance quality of care and lead to better patient outcomes. Beyond improving patient experience, virtual nursing can also reduce nurse burnout and lead…
Half-a-billion-dollar hospital will be unique for specialized care, new services to the region and clinical trials in a patient-centered atmosphere. Media contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu Monica Taylor, 210-508-2488, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 17, 2022) — Surgeries in multiple specialties, new services for the region including stem cell therapies and bone marrow…
Here’s a glimpse of the progress at the hospital as we prepare to bring cutting-edge care to our community. Click here to learn more about how the hospital will provide patients access to the leading therapies and research-based expertise.
Join UT Health San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio as they celebrate health care workers during the Roadrunner’s Oct. 19 football game. As part of the UTSA Athletics Salute to Hometown Heroes initiative, UT Health San Antonio dignitaries will recognize the unwavering commitment of health care workers at the homecoming […]
Wireless smart beds designed to improve patient safety; robots that can retrieve and deliver supplies, specimens, medications, and equipment to staff; delivering innovative patient care through virtual nursing; and using technology that can guide visitors from the parking lot to the front door to alert staff of their arrival— these are among the many […]