What do I do if I think I might have COVID-19?
January 17, 2022
If you think you might have COVID-19, the first thing you want to do is put on a mask, according to Dr. Adelita Cantu, associate professor with the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing. For more COVID-19 updates, click here.
What do I do if I test positive for COVID-19?
January 14, 2022
If you test positive for COVID-19, stay home from work for at least five days, get plenty of rest, and get plenty of fluids, according to Dr. Adelita Cantu, associate professor with the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing. For more COVID-19 updates …
KSAT 12: Despite pandemic, San Antonio nursing schools see record applications
January 13, 2022
Dr. Cynthia O’Neal, associate dean of undergraduate studies for the School of Nursing, told KSAT 12 that students are following their hearts pursuing nursing during a pandemic, accounting in large part for a more than doubling in applications. The stor …
KSAT 12: Which tests work best? Doctors address COVID-19 testing questions amid surging omicron cases in Bexar County
January 13, 2022
Dr. Fred Campbell, associate professor and internal medicine physician, told KSAT 12 in San Antonio that PCR tests are the gold standard for COVID-19 testing, but that at-home or rapid tests are at least 85% to 90% effective, citing recent studies. …
Texas Public Radio’s The Source: Ask the experts: Testing for COVID-19
January 13, 2022
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, answered listeners’ questions about COVID-19 testing in this public radio program. Listen Now
Make a healthier smile your 2022 resolution
January 13, 2022
Is keeping those pearly whites in tip-top shape on your resolution list for the New Year? If not, it should be, and UT Dentistry is here to help! Maintaining good oral health not only helps your teeth to look and work better but is essential in maintai …
Introducing new name for EDGE project and new tools to provide better service
January 13, 2022
To continue the positive work of improving service and efficiency within the organization through the initial work of Enterprise Design for Growth and Effectiveness (EDGE), we are transitioning the name of the effort and the team working on it as we co …
San Antonio Express-News: Commentary: A plea for help as hospitalizations again surge
January 13, 2022
Dr. Robert Leverence, Dr. Tom Patterson and Dr. Ronald Stewart authored this opinion piece. Read More
Staff Emergency Fund available for employees enduring hardship during pandemic
January 13, 2022
Through the support of the Staff Advisory Council and generous donations made through the State Employee Charitable Campaign, the Staff Emergency Fund (SEF) is available for employees who may be experiencing an emergency need of financial support durin …
AARP: What Causes Hiccups — and How to Stop Them
January 12, 2022
Dr. Ali Seifi, Neurosurgery, is quoted in this story. Read More