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KENS 5: Infectious disease expert answers questions about delta variant

July 21, 2021

Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for a live, four-minute segment on KENS 5 TV’s lifestyle show, Great Day SA. He spoke about the delta variant in relation to the U.S. Olympic gymnast who has tested positive and also addressed why …


KENS 5: Coronavirus spreading among South Texas children

July 21, 2021

Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, Pediatrics, is quoted in this KENS 5 news story about the delta variant and the fact that San Antonio doctors are now treating more children for COVID-19, with the possible result that more kids need to be hospitalized. Watch …


MySA.com: Here’s how San Antonio and other Texas metros are holding up against the delta variant

July 21, 2021

Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, was quoted in this MySA.com article about the contagious delta variant being a driver of the rise in cases nationwide, including in San Antonio and other Texas metro areas. Read story


KENS 5: CDC says the delta variant is spreading rapidly

July 21, 2021

Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, spoke to KENS 5 news viewers, lending the new sense of urgency with regard to the highly contagious delta variant and the critical importance of getting vaccinated. Watch story


woman walks at UT Health San Antonio wearing a mask.

Message from the President: Announcement about delta variant and masks

July 20, 2021

We at UT Health San Antonio are closely monitoring the recent increase in community prevalence and transmission of the COVID-19 virus. At present, elsewhere and here in San Antonio, the latest surge is predominantly related to spread by the COVID delta variant. The delta variant is about four times more contagious than the original alpha variant and two times more lethal for unvaccinated people. Given the marked increase in community prevalence and spread, it is prudent that we increase our preventive protocols so that we can continue to keep on-campus transmission rates low.


CJ and his parents

CJ’s gift: How a doctor couple saved their baby’s life and gained valuable perspective on patient care

July 19, 2021

A day after baby CJ’s heart stopped, twice, his parents were presented grim options including a future for him hooked to machines or in end-of-life hospice care.


Fox 29: Stay safe in the summer heat

July 19, 2021

Dr. Katherine Bartush, with UT Health Physicians Sports Medicine, was interviewed for a live, three-minute segment on Fox 29 (KABB-TV)’s Midday Show to raise awareness about ways to stay safe in the summer heat. Watch story


San Antonio Express-News: Tomlinson: When it comes to value for money, Texas colleges don’t score well

July 19, 2021

The SmartAsset analysis offers several insights including that science, technology, engineering and math studies, often called the STEM fields, are the most valuable. If you sort Texas schools by salary, rather than best value for money, STEM’s importa …


Texas Monthly: Meanwhile, in Texas: An alligator traveled 400 miles to Padre Island

July 19, 2021

Ali Seifi, MD, Neurosurgery, and his straw-like device to get rid of hiccups are mentioned in this Texas Monthly roundup. Read story


UTPD services now available on My Service Center

July 19, 2021

Effective July 20, the My Service Center catalog supports UT Health San Antonio Police Department services.


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