Mays Cancer Center doctors applaud starting colorectal screening at 45
May 18, 2021
Physicians with the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, praised the May 18 move by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to lower from 50 to 45 the recommended age to begin screening asymptomatic persons to prevent colorect …
Fox 29: Bill to keep track of mothers that die during child birth doesn’t make it to House reading
May 18, 2021
Dr. Patrick Ramsey, Obstetrics and Gynecology, was interviewed about maternal mortality and morbidity rates in Texas for this Fox 29 story. Watch the story.
News 4: ‘They could have seizures’: dangerous Tik Tok trend gaining popularity among teenagers
May 18, 2021
Dr. Han Tony Gao, Emergency Medicine, is quoted in this News 4 story about the Benadryl challenge circulating on social media. Dr. Gao explains that children and teens could have seizures and be hospitalized after ingesting too many pills. Watch the st …
Herff Jones data breach
May 17, 2021
UT Health San Antonio has been made aware of a data breach involving Herff Jones, the graduation cap and gown vendor used by universities across the country. We understand that this breach may have left bank information compromised, including customer data such as first/last name, address and credit card information.
Spectrum News: Edgewood ISD combats vaccine hesitancy among Latinos
May 15, 2021
Spectrum News blog publicized the second vaccination of Jose Arredondo, a Spectrum reporter, at the Hurd May 14 as part of a community (Dr. Jason Rosenfeld; Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics/Global Health)/Edgewood ISD program to counter vacci …
Dr. Petershack selected as a 2021 Piper Professor
May 14, 2021
Jean A. Petershack, MD, clinical professor and director of Medical Student Education in the Department of Pediatrics, was named a 2021 Piper Professor by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation. Dr. Petershack received a $5,000 award, certificate and gold …
News 4: Ask the doctor: Should my children get the COVID-19 vaccine?
May 14, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, was a live guest on News 4 San Antonio’s morning news show, addressing what people should know about the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, the plan UT Health San Anton …
Fox 29: Vaccinations for 12 to 15 year olds underway at UT Health San Antonio
May 13, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, was a live guest on Fox San Antonio’s midday news show, addressing what people should know about the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, the plan UT Health San Antonio h …
How to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at UT Health San Antonio
May 13, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is available via appointment to everyone 12 years and older. You may schedule the time and date of your vaccine appointment online.
New $9.8 million study focuses on the Latino cancer survivorship journey
May 13, 2021
This first-of-its-kind national cohort study will unpack the social, cultural, behavioral, psychosocial, biological and medical influences on post-cancer life in Latino cancer survivors to fill a crucial gap in knowledge about their survivorship experience.