Blood donations needed
November 19, 2020
As the spread of COVID-19 continues in our community, the blood supply has begun to encounter a critical shortage with fewer people donating.
Fox 29: Advocates hope Bexar County’s needle exchange program sparks change statewide
November 19, 2020
Lisa Cleveland, PhD, RN, FAAN, School of Nursing, was interviewed about the Bexar County Joint Opioid Task Force’s Harm Reduction initiative, which she co-leads and received funding to support through UT Health San Antonio. Read and watch the story.
News 4: Advocates hope Bexar County’s needle exchange program sparks change statewide
November 19, 2020
Lisa Cleveland, PhD, RN, FAAN, School of Nursing, was interviewed about the Bexar County Joint Opioid Task Force’s Harm Reduction initiative, which she co-leads and received funding to support through UT Health San Antonio. Read and watch the story.
News 4: UT Health San Antonio cancer expert explains signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
November 19, 2020
Dr. Chethan Ramamurthy, prostate cancer oncologist from the Mays Cancer Center, discussed how prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States, how screening can help with early detection and the variety of modern prostate cance …
Lane closures on Floyd Curl Drive
November 19, 2020
Emergency work is being performed by SAWS that has closed the lanes leading to the main entrance of the Long Campus on Floyd Curl Drive, from Medical Drive. This repair will keep those lanes closed for the next few days.
Dallas Morning News: Report: Texas needs dependable funding for public health, before next pandemic strikes
November 18, 2020
Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, renowned transplant surgeon and former UT System chancellor, was quoted in this story about a report he helped author that includes recommendations on how Texas can better prepare for future health crises. Read the story.
KRLD News Radio 1080: Governor Abbott rolls out statewide COVID therapy distribution plan for new drug
November 18, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed about the experimental antibody IV therapy for COVID-19, bamlanivimab, that received emergency authorization from the FDA. Listen to the interview.
KVUE TV: Texas to start receiving new COVID-19 drug that helps prevent hospitalization
November 18, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed about the experimental antibody therapy for COVID-19 called bamlanivimab. Read and watch the story.
Fox 29: Underlying conditions major problem for San Antonio COVID-19 patients
November 18, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this story about underlying conditions being a major problem for San Antonio COVID-19 patients. Read and watch the story.
Give thanks safely
November 18, 2020
A safer Thanksgiving doesn’t mean a nonexistent one. The safest, almost no-risk Thanksgiving is a celebration with members of your household only.