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2 new University Health hospitals placed in growing areas of Bexar County deemed ‘healthcare deserts’
By Courtney Friedman, Adam Barraza, Eddie Latigo at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 11, 2026
· 3 min read
Gilbert Diaz Sr. was diagnosed with liver cancer in November.“I got rushed to University Hospital and they found the tumors,” Diaz said. “We were going into the Medical Center for all of his treatments,” said his daughter, Erika Valderrama. That’s not close to his Live Oak home, where he’s lived ...
Key takeaway That’s not close to his Live Oak home, where he’s lived and raised his family for 30 years, an area where the population is now exploding.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The addition of two new University Health hospitals in growing areas of Bexar County will have a significant impact on the local community, particularly in areas that have been deemed "healthcare deserts". For residents like Gilbert Diaz Sr., who have to travel far for medical treatment, having a hospital nearby will be a game-changer. The new hospitals will not only provide much-needed medical services but also create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the surrounding areas. The fact that the primary care clinics near the hospitals are already swamped is a testament to the demand for healthcare services in these areas. The decision to increase the bed numbers in both hospitals using the $90 million in reserves will also help to ensure that the community has access to adequate healthcare facilities. As the population in these areas continues to grow, the new hospitals will play a critical role in providing essential medical services to residents.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Gilbert Diaz Sr. was diagnosed with liver cancer in November.“I got rushed to University Hospital and they found the tumors,” Diaz said. “We were going into the Medical Center for all of his treatments,” said his daughter, Erika Valderrama. That’s not close to his Live Oak home, where he’s lived ...
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