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.
News 4: UT Health San Antonio cancer expert explains signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer
November 18, 2020
Alicia Logue, MD, colon and rectal cancer surgery specialist from Mays Cancer Center, discussed the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer and how it’s rapidly increasing in people under 50 during a live segment on News 4 to spread awareness about can …
News 4: Bamlanivimab not easy to pronounce, but provides Texas hospitals new COVID treatment
November 17, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, contributed to a story by News 4 regarding the first shipments of an experimental antibody IV therapy for COVID-19, bamlanivimab, that received emergency authorization from the FDA and which has shown to prevent …
Fox 29: Plans to expand, relocate drug recovery home that keeps moms and babies together
November 17, 2020
Dr. Lisa Cleveland, associate professor in the School of Nursing, was interviewed for this story about building a new Women’s Wellness Campus to expand her program, Casa Mia, which provides recovery housing and programs for pregnant and parenting mothe …
News 4: Plans to expand, relocate drug recovery home that keeps moms and babies together
November 17, 2020
Dr. Lisa Cleveland, associate professor in the School of Nursing, was interviewed for this story about building a new Women’s Wellness Campus to expand her program, Casa Mia, which provides recovery housing and programs for pregnant and parenting mothe …