KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren addresses risk of vaccinated people being around unvaccinated people
September 8, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, answered questions as part of KSAT 12’s weekly Q&A segment. She discussed the risks of vaccinated people being around unvaccinated people and what people should do if …
Immunologic resilience: a new metric to accurately gauge COVID-19’s path
September 8, 2021
Patients’ immune status tracked throughout their care at San Antonio’s VA hospital. Media contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 8, 2021) — Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antoni …
Discounted UTSA game tickets available
September 8, 2021
As the official health care partner for UTSA Athletics, the UT Health San Antonio community is invited to join the Roadrunners’ first home game of the season Sept. 11 at the Alamodome. All UT Health San Antonio faculty, staff, students and residents ca …
Dr. Shaun K. Olsen receives UT System award to discover innovative solutions to health problems
September 2, 2021
Shaun K. Olsen, PhD, has been awarded a $1 million UT System Faculty STARs award to conduct innovative research to better understand the molecular mechanisms of diseases and advance drug discovery efforts for treatment.
New employee spotlight: Jessica Gutierrez-Rodriguez
September 2, 2021
Electrical engineer Jessica Gutierrez-Rodriguez, MS, is the new executive director of Facilities Operations. She joined UT Health San Antonio on June 21 after assisting with the design and construction of the U.S.’s only specialty tuberculosis hospital — the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) — and serving as its hospital administrator.
KSAT 12: Thousands of teens in San Antonio have received COVID-19 vaccine
September 2, 2021
Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, is quoted in this KSAT 12 story and says the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for kids and teens age 12 to 16. Watch story
U.S. News & World Report: Equine therapy: Horses help veterans struggling with PTSD
September 2, 2021
Dr. Stephen Stern, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, STRONG STAR, is quoted in this article about new research that shows that equine therapy might go a long way in starting the healing process for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Read s …
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio selected to Forbes Best-In-State Employers 2021 list
September 1, 2021
UT Health San Antonio ranks 34th on the list of major employers in Texas, from all industries, and is in the top five in the “Healthcare & Social” industry sector. The rankings are based on independent surveys.
State Employee Charitable Campaign runs Sept. 1 through Oct. 8
September 1, 2021
“Contributing with Grateful Hearts” is the theme for this year’s SECC. After a difficult 18 months, we have so much for which to be thankful. As we continue to recover from the pandemic, we will also continue to see greater needs in our community. The services and support of SECC agencies continue to be needed.
Your donations to the SECC make a difference
September 1, 2021
“Contributing with Grateful Hearts” is the theme for this year’s SECC. This year’s SECC runs from Sept. 1 through Oct. 8.