Leah Brown, MD, head team orthopaedic surgeon for the San Antonio Spurs and clinical associate professor at UT Health San Antonio, was recently inducted into the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes her achievements as one of the most decorated student-athletes in University of Georgia history and reflects a lifetime shaped by high-level competition and service.

Music, movement and meaning filled the stage at Night of the Arts, where Health Science Center students, faculty, staff and community members gathered for the student-led showcase celebrating the connections between art, medicine and healing.

From opportunities for high school students to get a jump-start on becoming health professionals, to peer mentorships and career development initiatives, the university’s health professional schools provide programs to help students connect with others and get the resources and information they need to thrive during their educational journey.

As part of the STRONG STAR Training Initiative, researchers are working with clinicians to evaluate how AI-based training tools can help build therapist confidence and skill when supporting individuals at risk for suicide.

A two-time cancer survivor becomes the first breast reconstruction patient at UT Health San Antonio’s Multispecialty and Research Hospital, finding healing and confidence through expert surgical care.

Plastic surgeon Oriana Haran, MD, debunks common myths about breast reconstruction surgery and empowers women with the knowledge needed to make informed, confident decisions about their care.