Monthly Archives: June 2018

A multi-ethnic group of elementary age children are learning how to swim at the public pool. One little girl is holding onto a kick board and is swimming through the water.

Summer safety tips: Keeping your kids safe in the water this summer

• Post author:Don Finley
• Post published:June 22, 2018
• Post category:Children's Health/Emergency care/Uncategorized

There’s nothing like spending a hot Texas summer day lounging in a pool, lake or river. However, as families head to the water this summer to cool off, it’s important…

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When a kid needs a kidney — again

• Post author:Don Finley
• Post published:June 19, 2018
• Post category:Transplants

When a child suffers from kidney failure, he or she is placed on the transplant list to locate a suitable donor organ. Family and friends often step forward to be tested as…

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Summer Safety Tips: Learn How to Prevent Heatstroke

• Post author:Don Finley
• Post published:June 15, 2018
• Post category:Emergency care/News

With temperatures already reaching well into the upper 90s, it’s no surprise that many in San Antonio are starting to feel the heat this summer. The hot South Texas temperatures…

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6/14/18 102224 -- San Antonio, TX --- © Copyright 2018 Mark C. Greenberg for University Health System Tour of the new Fitness Trail at the San Antonio Zoo, sponsored by University Health System

Trick your kids into moving (off the sofa)

• Post author:Don Finley
• Post published:June 14, 2018
• Post category:Children's Health/News

"Mom! I'm bored!" Summer is here, school is out and the kids are probably staring at an electronic device of some sort instead of being active. To remedy that, University Health…

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Strokes: How A F.A.S.T. Response Could Save Your Life

• Post author:Don Finley
• Post published:June 8, 2018
• Post category:News

According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are the 5th leading cause of death here in the U.S. killing thousands of Americans each year. Strokes can strike any one at…

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Summer Safety Tips: Preventing Hot Car Deaths

• Post author:Don Finley
• Post published:June 7, 2018
• Post category:Children's Health/Emergency care/News

Summer is here and for many of us it’s a time to kick back, relax and enjoy the hot summer days.  However, it’s important to remember that those hot summer…

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New report shows rise in gunshot wounds in children and motorcycle crashes

• Post author:Don Finley
• Post published:June 4, 2018
• Post category:Children's Health/Emergency care/News

University Health System released its fifth Community Trauma Report last week, identifying serious injury trends in Bexar County and South Texas based on the thousands of adults and children treated…

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