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San Antonio surgeon introduces kids to medical careers at old Spurs’ center
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Xochilt Garcia , as published by San Antonio Report
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The facility, now known as the Spurs Impact Center, is combining STEM education and basketball.
A San Antonio surgeon is working to introduce kids to medical careers at the old Spurs' center. The facility, now known as the Spurs Impact Center, is combining STEM education and basketball. The goal is to use basketball as a way to get kids interested, but not to focus solely on the sport.
Further details about this initiative are available from the San Antonio Report. Limited information is available about the specifics of the program, but it appears to be an effort to promote STEM education and medical careers among young people in the area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Report ·
Reading time: 1 min
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