Military Health Institute
Strengthening the military health activities of UT Health San Antonio to improve the lives of our military service members, veterans, and their families.
STATEMENT ON COVID-19:
The MHI Team is closely monitoring the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are actively supporting our University’s efforts to assist our medical colleagues across the city, county, state, military and VA. We salute UT Health San Antonio's faculty and staff who continue to serve in the National Guard and Reserves and have responded to the pandemic across the US. We are also proud of the support being provided to all the citizens of South Texas by our military and VA medical personnel. We will continue to be a strong team of teams dedicated to mission success!
Engagement
Connecting with senior leaders throughout the local, state, and federal levels to create a strong military health community for all of our service members, veterans, and their families.
Education
Fostering a military health community between our University and the DoD/VA, as well as sponsoring several student interest groups, giving lectures, and holding information sessions.
Research Support
Supporting UT Health San Antonio and UT System faculty in building relationships within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as research proposal development.
Clinical Advocacy
Promoting a variety of military-civilian health efforts, from the use of whole blood transfusions to advocating on behalf of the San Antonio integrated trauma system.
Celebrating our Veterans
We were thrilled when Dr. Ramon Cestero agreed to be the speaker at our university’s Veterans Day event. Dr. Cestero is a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and current Navy reservist who completed multiple combat tours in the Middle East. He’s an associate professor of trauma and emergency surgery. Dr. Cestero is a true hero and humble leader who continues to serve every day as part of our UT Health San Antonio family. His story is inspiring, and we know you’ll agree.