KENS 5: FDA expands emergency use authorization of Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
May 12, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, spoke to KENS 5 viewers in a story about what people should know about the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 ahead of the final approval. Watch the story.
Stars and Shields Spotlight: John Hilgers
May 11, 2021
A handyman and an exceptional worker, John Hilgers has gone from a temporary, part-time position in the Information Management and Services Department to a full-time employee of the Facilities Management Department since joining UT Health. Throughout h …
President’s Spring Forum: Achievements, accolades and advances
May 11, 2021
To keep you updated on the status of our important missions, this spring edition of my forum provides some important highlights of our recent accomplishments, current activities and future strategic undertakings.
Texas Public Radio: UT Health San Antonio brings COVID-19 vaccines throughout Bexar County with mobile unit
May 11, 2021
This Texas Public Radio story mentions that UT Health San Antonio is administering COVID-19 vaccines across the city through a mobile unit and is also offering walk-in and scheduled vaccinations for first doses. Read the story.
News 4: UT Health San Antonio cancer expert explains bladder cancer
May 11, 2021
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Robert Svatek, urologist from the Mays Cancer Center for patient care services within the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, did a live segment on News 4 San Antonio to raise awareness about b …
KSAT 12: San Antonio doctor answers parents’ questions about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids
May 11, 2021
Dr. Patrick Ramsey, Obstetrics & Gynecology/Maternal Fetal Medicine, spoke on KSAT 12 regarding pre-existing conditions, medications and fertility myths about the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine, and encouraged parents to bring all such questions to me …
San Antonio Express-News: ‘It all caught up to me’: San Antonio researcher to study life after cancer for Latinos
May 10, 2021
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, Institute for Health Promotion Research, Salud America!, Population Health Sciences, was interviewed about a new study called “Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways): The Hispanic/ Latino Cancer Survivorship Study” that will unpack t …
Planning for personal travel in a pandemic
May 10, 2021
International and domestic travel for university business purposes remains restricted. Personal international travel is discouraged, and several factors should be considered prior to traveling, said Julie Wilbers, director of the Office of International Services.
Texas Public Radio: The voices of Casa Mia: Motherhood and substance abuse recovery
May 10, 2021
Dr. Lisa Cleveland, School of Nursing, is quoted in this Texas Public Radio story about Casa Mia, a recovery residence that offers safe housing and support services for both women and children who have been impacted by substance use disorders. Listen t …
UT Health San Antonio shifting vaccinations to its clinics across Bexar County
May 10, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine appointments and walk-ins are available to everyone 16 years and older, with priority given to those 80 years and older.