KENS 5: Some using animal medication to treat COVID | UT Health physician speaks on dangers
September 8, 2021
Dr. Gregory Yu, Emergency Medicine, was interviewed for this KENS 5 story and dispelled myths surrounding taking the drug ivermectin to help with COVID-19. Watch story
CNN: Podcast host Joe Rogan announces positive COVID-19 test
September 8, 2021
Dr. Gregory Yu, Emergency Medicine, was interviewed for this CNN story about podcast host Joe Rogan announcing he tested positive for COVID-19 and that he took numerous medications to combat the virus, including the drug ivermectin. Watch story
ORO Noticias: Diseases and treatments
September 8, 2021
Dr. Deborah Carver, Neurology, is quoted in this story about the headache symptoms you shouldn’t ignore. Read story
KENS 5: Studies show diabetes among kids is rising at an alarming rate
September 8, 2021
Dr. Maria “Sukie” Rayas, Pediatric Endocrinology, and Dr. Ralph DeFronzo, Medicine, Diabetes, spoke to KENS 5 viewers about the rising rates of young people living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and the complications they are seeing with COVID-19. Watc …
KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren addresses risk of vaccinated people being around unvaccinated people
September 8, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, answered questions as part of KSAT 12’s weekly Q&A segment. She discussed the risks of vaccinated people being around unvaccinated people and what people should do if …
Immunologic resilience: a new metric to accurately gauge COVID-19’s path
September 8, 2021
Patients’ immune status tracked throughout their care at San Antonio’s VA hospital. Media contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 8, 2021) — Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antoni …
Discounted UTSA game tickets available
September 8, 2021
As the official health care partner for UTSA Athletics, the UT Health San Antonio community is invited to join the Roadrunners’ first home game of the season Sept. 11 at the Alamodome. All UT Health San Antonio faculty, staff, students and residents ca …
Dr. Shaun K. Olsen receives UT System award to discover innovative solutions to health problems
September 2, 2021
Shaun K. Olsen, PhD, has been awarded a $1 million UT System Faculty STARs award to conduct innovative research to better understand the molecular mechanisms of diseases and advance drug discovery efforts for treatment.
New employee spotlight: Jessica Gutierrez-Rodriguez
September 2, 2021
Electrical engineer Jessica Gutierrez-Rodriguez, MS, is the new executive director of Facilities Operations. She joined UT Health San Antonio on June 21 after assisting with the design and construction of the U.S.’s only specialty tuberculosis hospital — the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) — and serving as its hospital administrator.
KSAT 12: Thousands of teens in San Antonio have received COVID-19 vaccine
September 2, 2021
Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, is quoted in this KSAT 12 story and says the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for kids and teens age 12 to 16. Watch story