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.
Fox 29: The COVID-19 vaccine may hold the key to vaccines for HIV, Ebola, even cancer
May 13, 2021
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, told News 4/KABB-Fox San Antonio viewers that the COVID-19 vaccine may hold the key to vaccines for HIV, Ebola and, maybe even one day, cancer, as an mRNA vaccine acts like a message to your body teaching it to …
San Antonio Business Journal: SA, Miami institutions to team on $10M Latino cancer project
May 13, 2021
This San Antonio Business Journal story is about a new study called “Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways): The Hispanic/ Latino Cancer Survivorship Study” that will unpack the social, cultural, behavioral, psychosocial, biological and medical influenc …