Multispecialty Hospital Breaks Ground in San Antonio

By HCO Staff

SAN ANTONIO—The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also referred to as UT Health San Antonio, has broken ground and unveiled the cornerstone for the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, a destination center for research and treatment of cancer and other complex diseases that disproportionately impact the people of South Texas.

In a nod to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was held virtually. William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio, welcomed academic, civic and community leaders from The University of Texas System, the city of San Antonio and Bexar County. Also joining the event were leaders from University Health, UT Health’s primary academic training site for more than 50 years.

The patient-centered hospital, to be built with state and private investments estimated at $430 million, will deliver the most advanced precision-based care and latest targeted therapies possible.

The eight-story, 144-bed hospital will offer specialty care in cancer, orthopedics, urology, and thoracic and bariatric surgery. Owned by The University of Texas, this new facility will be a major site for early phase clinical trials, including novel immunologic and stem cell therapies for cancer.

Key project partners include EYP Architects and Alamo Architects, and Vaughn Construction.