KENS 5: CDC says the delta variant is spreading rapidly
July 21, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, spoke to KENS 5 news viewers, lending the new sense of urgency with regard to the highly contagious delta variant and the critical importance of getting vaccinated. Watch story
Message from the President: Announcement about delta variant and masks
July 20, 2021
We at UT Health San Antonio are closely monitoring the recent increase in community prevalence and transmission of the COVID-19 virus. At present, elsewhere and here in San Antonio, the latest surge is predominantly related to spread by the COVID delta variant. The delta variant is about four times more contagious than the original alpha variant and two times more lethal for unvaccinated people. Given the marked increase in community prevalence and spread, it is prudent that we increase our preventive protocols so that we can continue to keep on-campus transmission rates low.
CJ’s gift: How a doctor couple saved their baby’s life and gained valuable perspective on patient care
July 19, 2021
A day after baby CJ’s heart stopped, twice, his parents were presented grim options including a future for him hooked to machines or in end-of-life hospice care.
Fox 29: Stay safe in the summer heat
July 19, 2021
Dr. Katherine Bartush, with UT Health Physicians Sports Medicine, was interviewed for a live, three-minute segment on Fox 29 (KABB-TV)’s Midday Show to raise awareness about ways to stay safe in the summer heat. Watch story
San Antonio Express-News: Tomlinson: When it comes to value for money, Texas colleges don’t score well
July 19, 2021
The SmartAsset analysis offers several insights including that science, technology, engineering and math studies, often called the STEM fields, are the most valuable. If you sort Texas schools by salary, rather than best value for money, STEM’s importa …
Texas Monthly: Meanwhile, in Texas: An alligator traveled 400 miles to Padre Island
July 19, 2021
Ali Seifi, MD, Neurosurgery, and his straw-like device to get rid of hiccups are mentioned in this Texas Monthly roundup. Read story
UTPD services now available on My Service Center
July 19, 2021
Effective July 20, the My Service Center catalog supports UT Health San Antonio Police Department services.
CJ’s gift: How a doctor couple saved their baby’s life and gained valuable perspective on patient care
July 19, 2021
A day after baby CJ’s heart stopped, twice, his parents were presented grim options including a future for him hooked to machines or in end-of-life hospice care. Something kept them going, a feeling that they were better prepared than most.
KENS 5: How to avoid deadly heat injuries
July 19, 2021
Dr. Katherine Bartush, with UT Health Physicians Sports Medicine, was interviewed for a story that appeared on KENS 5 newscasts where she spoke to viewers about ways to avoid heat injury this summer. Watch story
News 4: UT Health San Antonio explains how to avoid heat-related injuries
July 16, 2021
Dr. Katherine Bartush, Orthopaedics/UT Health Physicians Sports Medicine, was interviewed for a live, four-minute segment on News 4 San Antonio to raise awareness about ways to avoid heat injury this summer while doing outdoor activities. Watch the sto …