Mission
Mission is the flagship magazine of UT Health San Antonio, illuminating vital and innovative advancements in education, research and healing at the university.
A night of healing through creativity and community
February 9, 2026
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.
Enriching the student experience
January 30, 2026
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.
AI takes on suicide prevention
December 2, 2025
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.
Patient and surgeon on a journey together
November 6, 2025
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.
Myth or fact: Breast reconstruction procedures
November 6, 2025
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.
The piano that still plays
November 5, 2025
What began as a song in a San Antonio living room helped spark a new era of Alzheimer's care and research in South Texas. Decades later, the Glenn Biggs family grand piano finds a new home at the UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health, opening in December.
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FALL 2024
With $1 billion in infrastructure expansions underway, UT Health San Antonio is on a historic growth trajectory, shaping the future of health care for the region and positioning the institution as an essential force for improving human health for generations to come.






