San Antonio Express-News: Commentary: Masks, vaccines only way residents will truly be free
August 16, 2021
Dr. Ronald Stewart, Surgery, wrote this opinion piece published in the San Antonio Express-News. Read commentary
Fox 29: Alternatives to going to emergency room when you’re not sure you have COVID
August 16, 2021
Dr. Ralph Riviello, Emergency Medicine, is quoted in this Fox San Antonio story about capacity levels with COVID-19 patients at area hospitals and other options, rather than an emergency room, for people who are not sure they have COVID-19. Watch story
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Scoliosis: Signs and treatment
August 16, 2021
Dr. Matthew Landrum, with UT Health Physicians Orthopaedics, talks about scoliosis in children in this KENS 5 Medical Minute. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch here
KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren talks about how the delta variant is affecting children
August 13, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, addressed the delta variant and how it’s affecting children, especially those heading back to the classroom, in this KSAT 12 Q&A. Watch here
Fox 29: Immunocompromised San Antonio woman talks possible booster shots
August 13, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, spoke to Fox 29 viewers in this story about the possible benefits of a booster shot for those who are immunocompromised. Watch story
Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: How much more transmissible is the delta variant?
August 12, 2021
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, answered listeners’ questions on the statewide public radio show Texas Standard where he discussed several topics including the threat of the delta variant on kids, when kids under 12 will be eligible to get the shot and the effectiveness of at-home COVID-19 tests. Listen here