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The Kate Marmion School of Public Health is proud to host a variety of events related to public health. We believe that promoting health is essential to building a strong and thriving South Texas, and we strive to provide opportunities for everyone to learn and engage with us.

Living Well with Blood Cancer

January 31, Witte Museum Dawson Family Hall. Registration:

Join for an informative educational program featuring expert-led sessions on key issues impacting patients and survivors. , Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Administration will be presenting.

Public Health Summit 2026

April 6, UT San Antonio Downtown Campus. Registration details soon.

Join the Kate Marmion School of Public Health and Bexar County Public Health for a dynamic, one-day Public Health Summit, held in observance of National Public Health Week 2026.

This essential event is designed to foster connection, dialogue, and action among public health practitioners, students, leaders, and community members dedicated to improving well-being across South Texas.

What to Expect

The Summit is your opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, discuss local public health challenges, and collaborate on solutions that can make a tangible difference in our community.

Theme

Health Begins Here: Community Wisdom, Collective Action

Submitting Abstracts

 for the 2026 Public Health Summit, produced by the  and Bexar County Public Health.

We are gathering community leaders, researchers, public health practitioners, educators, policymakers, and residents to exchange strategies, celebrate wins, and spark new collaborations.

Presentation Categories

• Healthcare Access and Quality
• Access to Good Schools and Educators
• Jobs, Income, and Financial Security
• Community Life and Support Systems
• Neighborhoods, Housing, and Transportation

Presentation Formats

• Oral Presentations – Symposium style or moderated panel (50 minutes)
• Poster Presentations – Visual displays with opportunities for interactive discussion

Who Should Submit
We welcome contributions from a broad range of voices, including:

• Community-based organizations and coalitions
• Other groups partnering with community-based organizations, such as:
  • Public health practitioners and healthcare providers
  • Educators and policy advocates
  • Academic researchers and students
  • Residents and lived-experience experts

Abstract Guidelines

• Abstracts may be submitted in Word, PDF, or video format
• For video submissions, please limit the video to no more than 3 minutes
• Word limit is 300 words, double-spaced and 12 size font
• Structure requirements consist of title, background/purpose, methods/approach, results/findings, implications for community health
• Citations and references are optional
• Up to 1 figure and table may be included and do not count against the word limit
• Indicate preferred track(s) and presentation format
• No more than 2 abstracts per lead author may be submitted
• For oral presentations that include symposia and panels, no more than 3 speakers per panel for a 50-minute session. Single speaker abstracts will be part of sessions that include 2 other speakers matched by the organizing committee by theme. 

Key Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: February 16, 2025

How to Submit
Submit your abstract using this form: 

Questions? Contact: Shama Tajani, tajani@uthscsa.edu