Fox 29: Gulf War illness sufferers face additional risk with COVID-19
February 11, 2021
Dr. Claudia Miller, Family and Community Medicine, commented to Fox 29 as part of a story regarding Gulf War vets being more at risk for COVID-19. Watch here.
Fox 29: Newer side effect of COVID vaccine mimics cancer, doctors say don’t panic
February 11, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson is quoted in this Fox 29 news item regarding the side effect of the COVID vaccine that may mimic cancer, lending her assurance that swollen lymph nodes are simply a reaction to the local response or reaction from having the vaccine in the arm. Read and watch the story.
KENS 5: ‘Get the vaccine,’ local doctor says as COVID-19 variant appears in Bexar County
February 11, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, speaks to KENS 5 TV viewers about the arrival of the U.K. variant in Bexar County. Dr. Bowling addresses the risk of spread, what you can do to protect yourself and why getting your COVID-19 vaccine is important. Read and watch the story.
Baptist Standard: Commentary: FAQ on COVID-19 vaccinations
February 9, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, wrote a commentary/FAQ for the readers of The Baptist Standard regarding COVID-19 vaccines, newly authorized by the FDA, that offer a great deal of hope. Read here.
Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: I’ve been vaccinated. What precautions should I still take?
February 9, 2021
Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital & General Medicine, answered more of Texas Standard listeners’ pressing questions about the coronavirus; this ongoing series of interviews with David Brown of the Texas Standard program, airs on public radio stations statewide. Listen here.
KSAT 12: Gestational diabetes statistics during pandemic concern doctors in San Antonio, nationwide
February 9, 2021
Dr. Patrick Ramsey, Maternal Fetal Medicine, commented to KSAT 12 audiences that gestational diabetes statistics during the pandemic is a grave concern for doctors in San Antonio; South Texas numbers for diabetes during pregnancy are almost three times national average. Read and watch the story.