Long School of Medicine
News 4: Travelers taking extra precautions during holiday season
November 24, 2020Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by News 4 San Antonio about holiday travel and COVID-19. Read and watch the story.
Fo 29: Travelers taking extra precautions during holiday season
November 24, 2020Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by Fox 29 San Antonio about holiday travel and COVID-19. Read and watch the story.
San Antonio Report: Health expert: A negative COVID-19 test is not a pass for Thanksgiving
November 24, 2020Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, spoke with the San Antonio Report, noting that even the most reliable tests can result in what is essentially a false negative if they are taken too soon after exposure — the coronavirus has a 14-day incubation period. Read the story.
News 4: Doctors: Don’t let your guard down against COVID-19, especially during the holidays
November 24, 2020Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, contributed to the Evening Break segment on News 4 San Antonio, giving advice to families on how to protect themselves while still celebrating the holiday together. Read and watch the interview.
KLRN: The Business of Business in San Antonio
November 24, 2020Dr. Robert Hromas, dean of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, was interviewed for “The Business of Business in San Antonio” program on KLRN; topics included our responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The interview begins at the 26:08 mark of the hourlong special. Watch the interview.
News 4: Health experts emphasize need for more minorities in vaccine trials
November 24, 2020Dr. Stacy Ogbeide, Family and Community Medicine, and Dr. Luz Garcini, Research to Advance Community Health (ReACH) Center, told audiences of News 4 San Antonio that health experts emphasize the need for more minorities in vaccine trials, as immune systems vary in individuals. Read and watch the story.