You are invited to join us as we celebrate National Public Health Week 2025.
It Starts Here: The Power of Partnerships.
Public health in South Texas begins with each of us, powering change in our homes and neighborhoods. It’s about how our surroundings – where we live, work, and play – shape our well-being. It’s the understanding that we are all stronger, and healthier, together, through the collaborative efforts of the UT School of Public Health San Antonio and our invaluable partners in health care, academics, government, the corporate sector, non-profit organizations, and dedicated community members.
Explore the resources, events, and various opportunities to make your mark because the future of public health is in our hands, and it starts right here in San Antonio and South Texas.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
It Starts Here – National Public Health Week Kickoff
Event Details
Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Venue: Pestano Lecture Hall – 3401A
Lunch will be provided following the discussion.
At this kickoff event, we invite the community to explore the UT School of Public Health San Antonio’s vision for fostering local partnerships in public health and wellbeing.
Taylor Eighmy, PhD, president of the University of Texas at San Antonio and acting president of UT Health San Antonio will deliver opening remarks.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai and Bexar County Public Health Director Andrea Guerrero, PhD, MPH, will announce Public Health Summit 2026, a collaborative event that showcases public health and its importance in Bexar County and South Texas.
UT School of Public Health San Antonio Dean Vasan Ramachandran, MD, and Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Administration, Michael Halpern, MD, PhD, will moderate a panel discussion on the vital role of healthcare partnerships in San Antonio’s public health landscape.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
Corporate and Community Partnerships: Investing in Public Health
Event Details:
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Venue: School of Public Health @ the Greehey Campus, 1st floor
Dinner will be served at this event.
In this moderated panel session, hear from the School of Public Health’s corporate and community partners on how they collectively impact public health for the better.
Panelists:
- George Herrera, Regional Manager, Walmart
- Mary Garr, President & CEO, Family Service
- Alejandra Castro, Director of Rural Services, Family Service
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Mindful Moments: Student Wellness Workshop
Event Details:
Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
Venue: School of Public Health @ the Greehey Campus
All students are welcome! The UT Health San Antonio Student Counseling Center will guide students through a mindfulness activity. The workshop will conclude with a discussion on self-awareness and self-care. Wellness exercises and techniques demonstrated. Food and light snacks will be provided.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
Metro Health Public Health Fest
Event Details:
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Venue: Rosedale Park, 303 Dartmouth St, San Antonio, TX 78237
The School of Public Health is partnering with Metro Health for this community event that will offer resources, giveaways, entertainment, information from Metro Health programs, and more.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Rooted in Wellness: Community Yoga
Event Details:
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Venue: Empower House, 801 N. Olive, San Antonio, TX 78202
Physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing impacts everyone. There will be a community discussion on wellness followed by yoga led by a community member.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Walking for Community Health
Event Details:
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Venue: Mission County Park – Pavilion 2, 7675 Padre Cir., San Antonio, TX 78214
We are partnering with Bexar County Public Health for this walking event. San Antonio residents of all ages are encouraged to lace up their walking shoes and join us for this meetup.