Cyclospora, typhus, alpha-gal: A San Antonio summer bug guide
Increased temperatures, humidity and rainfall create the right conditions for a number of summer bugs that can have…
What is Cyclospora cayetanensis? CDC reports parasite causing stomach illness across US, including Texas
A parasite is causing hundreds of cases of serious stomach and intestinal illness across several states, including Texas,…
Rat feces among 17 violations found at West Side restaurant
SAN ANTONIO – Rat poop and 16 other violations were found at a West Side Mexican restaurant last…
San Antonio weighs future of violence prevention program funding
Metro Health presented new data at a Community Health Committee meeting showing declines in shootings, homicides and other…
Dead animal found in grease spill at East side restaurant
SAN ANTONIO – A seafood restaurant voluntarily closed for two days this month after Metro Health inspectors found…
How to protect your property from an uptick in mosquitoes after rain, humidity
SAN ANTONIO – When you hear that noticeable, annoying sound, you start fanning or swatting at your ears…
San Antonio mom of five building healthy parenting habits through series of free classes
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio mother of five says a free parenting program through Metro Health changed…
Black Maternal Health Week pushes to make care more equitable in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – The subject is quite literally life or death, but City of San Antonio staff members…
San Antonio Metro Health hosts community event to address Black maternal mortality rates
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Metro Health is taking on a big issue: Black maternal mortality rates. On…
San Antonio diabetes advocate pushes Congress to fund research
Deirdre Murphy was working two jobs and earning a degree in public administration when she was diagnosed with…
What’s that smell? Here’s why there’s a strong odor in San Antonio.
If you’ve smelled smoke across San Antonio this week, you’re not imagining it — but San Antonio Fire…
Dental program for low-income kids could lose 55% of funding
A longstanding Metro Health program providing dental care to children from low-income families in San Antonio is facing…