San Antonio Express-News: Catholic leaders: Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine acceptable despite moral concerns
March 9, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by the San Antonio Express-News for a story about the stance of Catholic leaders regarding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Dr. Berggren reinforced that there is no “fetal tissue” in any of the …
Masking requirement to continue at UT Health San Antonio
March 8, 2021
Reflecting our commitment to the health of the community, UT Health San Antonio and all of its locations will continue to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols, including the requirement to wear masks.
Statement on mask requirement
March 8, 2021
Reflecting our commitment to the health of the community, UT Health San Antonio and all of its locations will continue to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols, including the requirement to wear masks.
U.S. News & World Report: Had sinus surgery? Better skip nasal swab COVID test
March 8, 2021
U.S. News & World Report HealthDay News covered the JAMA-published study of Dr. Philip G. Chen, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, regarding the fact that the COVID-19 nasal swab test may not be best for those who’ve had sinus or skull base su …
KSAT 12: How is COVID-19 taking a toll on pediatric cancer patients?
March 8, 2021
Dr. Chatchawin Assanasen, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, told KSAT 12 audiences that, in this fearful COVID-19 world, a lifesaving cancer screening may be long overdue and as a result, new cancers are getting diagnosed at later stages. Read and watch t …
KSAT 12: San Antonio archbishop reinforces church’s position regarding Johnson & Johnson vaccine
March 8, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by KSAT 12 for a story about San Antonio Archdiocese Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller’s reinforcement of the church’s position regarding all three vaccines — people should take the vaccine that is …
Faculty cultivate compassion on campus
March 8, 2021
Faculty members are cultivating a culture of compassion on campus and have planted reminders for self-care and the care for others.
Faculty member selected for diversity leadership program
March 5, 2021
Eduardo Marques Zilli, MD, assistant professor and neurologist with the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, was recently selected to take part in the 2021 America Academy of Neurology Diversity Leadership Program.
Medical Xpress: COVID-19 nasal swab test may not be best for those who’ve had sinus surgery
March 5, 2021
Philip G. Chen, MD, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, spoke recently of his JAMA-published study regarding the fact that the COVID-19 nasal swab test may not be best for those who’ve had sinus surgery. Read the story.
KSAT 12: Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 4: Leaders report 242 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
March 5, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, appeared on the nightly briefing, March 4, with Mayor Nirenberg who updated the community regarding the reported 197,497 total of COVID-19 cases and the 2,678 total deaths in Bexar County. Watch the briefing.