South Central Area Health Education Center

Learn more about the HPV vaccine by playing our game Fact or Myth: HPV Edition! For playing, you’ll receive stickers or photo frames you can add to your profile picture!

Myths vs Facts HPV Game Presentation Check out this Presentation designed by German Roncancio.

What a great honor it has been to be a part of Health Confianza and work alongside some great partners!

🎉 It's AHEC Week, and we're celebrating BIG! 🎉

This week, we're proud to honor the incredible work happening right here at South Central AHEC — and to celebrate the communities, partners, and future health leaders who make it all possible! 💙

This AHEC Week, we want to say THANK YOU — to our community, and our partners for making South Central AHEC's mission come alive every single day. 🙌

Calling all rising high school 11th & 12th graders (Fall 2026)!

Join us for an exciting week exploring careers and the foundation of Public Health at UT Health San Antonio!

📅 June 22–26, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Must attend all week)
📍 UT Health San Antonio Campus
💰 FREE – Includes lunch & snacks!

Students will:
✔️ Explore exciting public health careers
✔️ Participate in interactive workshops
✔️ Attend public health-focused field trips
✔️ Experience a fun, dynamic learning environment

Spots are limited and applications will be reviewed by the planning committee.
Students must attend a mandatory orientation for enrollment.

📲 Apply today: https://redcap.uthscsa.edu/REDCap/surveys/?s=CXPEKFTX48WF8PWH
📧 Questions? [email protected]

Tag a student who would love this opportunity! 🎓✨

There will be a FREE teen vaccine clinic on:

🗓 February 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Neighborhood Place (3014 Rivas St., San Antonio)

For teens with Medicaid, CHIP, no insurance, or Native American/Alaska Native eligibility.

Vaccines available include Tdap, HPV, and Meningococcal.

📞 Call 866-255-1811 (press 5) to schedule
Please bring printed immunization records and arrive 15 minutes early.

HEART TO HEART: Owning Your Heart Health ❤️
Join us for our FREE Aging Well Conference and take control of your heart health!

🗓 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Family Service Neighborhood Place - 3014 Rivas St., San Antonio, TX 78228

🔗 Register here: https://redcap.link/l1re62kr

📱 Text to register: 210-793-7355

Learn how to:
✔️ Prevent heart disease with simple lifestyle changes
✔️ Recognize early warning signs
✔️ Advocate for a loved one

Featuring:
• Free Refreshments
• Bingo & Door Prizes
- Flu, COVID-19, and HPV vaccines will be available at no cost.

🎟 Free and open to the public!

Registration Thank you for your interest in attending Heart to Heart: Owning Your Heart Health. Please complete the form below to help us plan a welcoming event for all participants.

Calling all middle & high school students (7–12 grade)! Join the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry for an exciting, hands-on introduction to the world of dentistry.

✨ Learn about dental careers
✨ Explore the journey through dental school
✨ Participate in interactive activities
✨ Hear firsthand from dental professionals and students

📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Neighborhood Place | San Antonio, TX

📲 Register today:

Registration for Health Professions Preview Day: Dentistry Thank you for your interest in Health Professions Preview Day Exploring Dentistry! Please complete the registration to secure your spot at the event!

We cannot thank our partners and many others like the Jr high and high school dance teams, local fire department and sheriff office coming out to support our 4th Annual Fall Festival! We had a blast bringing resources and fun to the community!

Join us for the 4th Annual Fall Family Festival!

Bring your family and friends for a day full of fun, music, and community!

What to Expect:
🎵 DJ & Dance Team Performances
🎨 Face Painting & Games
🎁 Gift Raffle & Free Community Resources

Saturday, November 15, 2025
1:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Polo Patiño Park, 147 W. Davila St.
✅ FREE for all ages!

Let’s celebrate the season together! 🍁