University Health System- San Antonio

University Health is the only locally owned and operated health system in San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas. With a legacy spanning over a century, the organization is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the community.

Comprehensive Healthcare Services

University Health offers a wide range of medical services, including the following key areas:

• Pediatrics: From primary care to advanced specialized care, ensuring comprehensive services for children.
• Pregnancy & Childbirth Care: Family-centered support from pregnancy through childbirth and beyond.
• Diabetes and Endocrinology: America’s largest and most comprehensive center dedicated to the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
• Organ Transplantation: Comprehensive care for kidney, liver, and lung transplantation.
• Heart & Vascular Care: Combining research, expertise, and innovation to maintain heart health.
• Primary Care: Providing the right care at the right time in local neighborhoods.

Academic and Research Excellence

As the region’s only academic health system, University Health partners with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. This collaboration fosters innovation and discovery, ensuring patients benefit from the latest medical advancements.

Expansion and Community Outreach

University Health is committed to expanding healthcare access across San Antonio through several new and planned facilities. These include:

• Women's & Children's Hospital: Opened in December 2023, this facility addresses the unique needs of women, children, and babies.
• Palo Alto Hospital: Scheduled to open in 2027, it will serve the South Side community with 166 inpatient beds, expandable to 286.
• Wheatley Clinic: Located on East Houston Street, expected to open in late 2025, to enhance healthcare access on the East Side.
• Retama Hospital: Planned for the North East side, expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027 to further extend University Health's reach.

Locations

University Health operates multiple facilities in San Antonio, TX, USA, including:

• University Hospital: A 716-bed teaching hospital located in the South Texas Medical Center.
• Women's & Children's Hospital: Dedicated to women, children, and babies.
• Palo Alto Hospital: Set to open in 2027 on the South Side.
• Wheatley Clinic: Opening in late 2025 on the East Side.
• Retama Hospital: Planned for the North East side, opening late 2026 or early 2027.

In summary, University Health continues to enhance its services and facilities to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the San Antonio community.