University Health—San Antonio, Texas
University Health System is a nationally recognized teaching hospital and network of outpatient healthcare centers. In partnership with UT Medicine San Antonio, the practice plan of The University of Texas Health Science Center, it is consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research.
University Hospital is also the premier trauma center for a vast, 22-county region of South Texas and home to the highest-designated pediatric trauma center in the region, and the only center in South Texas able to care for children with serious burns.
University Health System is committed to delivering patient-centered, culturally competent and high-quality healthcare for adults and children, based on a strong foundation of outcomes-based research and innovative teaching. At University Hospital, our mission is to treat serious injury in our facilities and prevent injury in our community. Our physicians, surgeons and nurses are in-house all day, every day, saving the lives of our friends and neighbors across the 22-county region.
Address
4502 Medical Dr.
San Antonio, Texas, 78229
Telephone
work:
210-743-4120
Website(s) University Health - Trauma Services Website
Upcoming Programs & Events
- Trauma Survivor Photo Program
- Peer Visitation
- Race to Rebuild
- National Trauma Survivors Day
Ongoing
We invite former trauma patients to participate in our Trauma Survivor Photo Program. Patients who wish to participate can schedule to have a professional photographer take their portrait, which will be displayed within the hospital as a hopeful reminder for both patients and staff. Learn more
Ongoing
Peer visitation is an opportunity for trauma survivors to share their personal experience in recovering from traumatic injury with someone who is just starting the recovery process. We are currently looking for peer visitor volunteers, regardless of type or level of injury, who have had success in the recovery process. Learn more
05/01/2024-5/30/2024 • Anytime
Race to Rebuild is a virtual walk/run/cycle/roll distance of your choice event that anyone can join in support of trauma survivors and the incredible challenges they face every day. Race to Rebuild is a virtual race that anyone anywhere can join in support of friends, family and others who challenge themselves daily to adapt to their "new normal". You can choose any day during the month of May to complete your walk/run/cycle/roll. Registration is $30 per person and includes: Race to Rebuild performance style t-shirt (men, ladies and kids sizes available) Trauma Survivors: Please use promo code: SURVIVORS2024 for 50% off registration. Learn more
5/15/2024 • 11am -1pm CST
We celebrate together the strength and resiliency of trauma survivors, their families, and friends. We encourage other trauma survivors to attend and participate in peer support groups. Resources will be provided. Learn more
Community Resources
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- https://afsp.org/chapter/south-texas
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AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies: - Funding scientific research - Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention - Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention - Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
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- Catholic Charities
- https://ccaosa.org/
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The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love.
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- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- https://www.madd.org/get-help/victim-assistance
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The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.
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- Texas Burn Survivor Society
- texasburnsurvivors.org
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The mission of Texas Burn Survivor Society (TBSS) is to provide care, comfort, and essential services to the critically burned and their families.
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- Jewish Family Service
- jfs-sa.org
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Jewish Family Service (JFS) has been providing affordable mental health counseling, group therapy, case management, and senior services to the greater San Antonio community and beyond since 1973. Our services are available to all, regardless of age, race, faith, sexual orientation, or economic status. JFS is able to offer services through the generous support of individual contributors, the The Jewish Federation of San Antonio, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, the H.E. Butt Foundation, the San Antonio Area Foundation, and other private funders.
- Children’s Bereavement Center
- cbcst.org
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As the sole provider of grief support programs for children through young adulthood in South Texas, we wholeheartedly devote ourselves to addressing the bereavement needs of children from every culture and social circumstance to help them heal and move forward. We believe that each person’s journey through grief is unique and therefore deserving of a distinctive approach. Our goal is to help children and their caregivers understand the depth of their grief, stabilize and preserve family relationships, and develop healthy coping skills after the death of a loved one.
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- Battered Women's Shelter
- https://fvps.org/
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VPS is able to offer residential and non-residential clients shelter, transitional housing, counseling for adults, children, families, and free legal services. These services help individuals and families recover from the pain and longer-term effects of domestic violence
- San Antonio Amputee Foundation
- https://www.saamputeefoundation.org/
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The San Antonio Amputee Foundation is a nonprofit organization rebuilding the lives of amputees through peer support, education, case management and recreation. Started and run by Mona Patel, an amputee herself who has provided support for hundreds across the nation.
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- Standup SA
- https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SAMHD/Healthy-Living/Violence-Prevention
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Stand Up SA is a program designed to prevent violence by treating the issue like an infection disease by focusing on interrupting transmission, changing behaviors and community norms.
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