KSAT 12: ‘Shame makes us hide’: COVID-19 vaccine recipient, health professionals advocate against shot shaming
March 11, 2021
Drs. Allen Anderson, Cardiology, and Lindsay Bira, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, provide perspectives in a KSAT 12 story about underlying conditions and vaccination, saying that persons at high risk due to their having multiple medical problems …
San Antonio Report: People age 50 and up can soon get COVID-19 vaccine as Texas expands priority list
March 11, 2021
The San Antonio Report links to the UT Health San Antonio online vaccination registration portal in this article that Texans, ages 50 and older, will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, March 15. Read the story.
San Antonio Express-News: Texans 50 and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday
March 11, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, gave comments for this San Antonio Express-News story about vaccine access opening to Texans 50 and older, saying that this step should help us in reaching more vulnerable people and reducing deaths, noting that …
KENS 5: Mays Cancer Center studying effects of COVID-19 vaccine on patients
March 11, 2021
Dr. Dimpy Shaw, Mays Cancer Center/Population Health Sciences, is quoted in this KENS 5 story about an important study at the Mays Cancer Center that is looking at effects of the COVID-19 vaccine on cancer patients. Read and watch the story.
Stars & Shields Spotlight: Melva P. Andrews
March 10, 2021
If asked at her high school graduation what she wanted to be when she grew up, Melva P. Andrews would have said a psychologist. But an assessment in her early college years of her likes, dislikes and personality revealed that her traits were consistent …
Public COVID-19 vaccine scheduling to begin
March 10, 2021
As a new, significant step toward stopping the spread of COVID-19, UT Health San Antonio is now offering online vaccine scheduling to all members of our community who meet the current eligibility requirements outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the state.
Team effort to stop the spread
March 10, 2021
Our team of doctors, nurses, administrative staff, students, safety personal and many volunteers have worked together to staff our vaccine clinic.
Texas Public Radio: Catholic leaders, medical experts offer guidance on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
March 9, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by Texas Public Radio for a story about Catholic leaders offering guidance on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, stating that it is morally acceptable to receive and that being vaccinated …
ANI News: People who have undergone sinus surgery should avoid COVID-19 nasal swab test
March 9, 2021
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 surgery, was reported by ANI wire service. Read the st …
Telemundo 60: Arzobispo de SA desalienta uso de la tercera vacuna aprobada contra el COVID-19
March 9, 2021
In this Telemundo 60 story, Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, clarified that the process used by Johnson & Johnson is a scientific process that has been used with other vaccines and medicines to determine if they are effective. Watch the stor …