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A series of Opinion and Editorial articles published in the San Antonio Report highlights the early efforts behind the establishment of CHEST. These pieces offer insights into the health equity challenges facing San Antonio and South Texas — and explore potential solutions from the diverse perspectives of cross-sector community leaders.
May 13, 2026
San Antonio Express-News
Abandoned South Side classrooms are transforming into a community service hub
by Kelsey Brown
Feb. 15, 2026
San Antonio Report
Local nonprofit CHEST aims to close the life expectancy gap in San Antonio
by Josh Archote
Jan. 1, 2026
Texas Public Radio
Opening of Center for Health Empowerment on San Antonio’s Southwest Side expected this spring
by Joey Palacios
Jan. 9, 2025
San Antonio Report
Collaboration key to improving health outcomes on San Antonio’s South Side
by Dr. Lyssa Ochoa, Henry B. Gonzalez III, Phyllis Viagran and Adriana Rocha Garcia
Nov. 11, 2024
San Antonio Report
The South Side is ready for an innovative health careers pipeline
by Salvador Hector Ochoa, Jessica Loudermilk, John T. Pham, Mike Flores and Gerardo Soto
Oct. 24, 2024
San Antonio Report
Well-being involves far more than access to traditional health care
by Jaime Wesolowski, Jordan Ghawi and Dr. Vasan Ramachandran
Oct. 7, 2024
San Antonio Report
Living in Southside health care desert comes with serious consequences
by Belinda Román, Maria Lee and Jelynne LeBlanc Jamison
Sept. 23, 2024
San Antonio Report
How a 20-year lifespan disparity impacts communities in San Antonio and South Texas
by Rebecca J. Viagran, Edward Banos and Rebeca Clay-Flores
Aug. 29, 2024
San Antonio Report
Southside economic growth offers opportunity to work toward health equity
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