CJ’s gift: How a doctor couple saved their baby’s life and gained valuable perspective on patient care
July 6, 2021
Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu 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. Something kept them going, a feeling …
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Erectile dysfunction: What you should know
July 5, 2021
Dr. Alexander Rozanski, Urologist with UT Health Physicians, talks about erectile dysfunction and treatment options in this KENS 5 Medical Minute. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video
Partnership allows employees to support veterans through mentorship program
July 5, 2021
UT Health San Antonio employees now have the opportunity to support veterans and the Armed Forces through a partnership with American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national, non-profit organization dedicated to helping military service members transition …
2021 Presidential Ambassador Scholars introduced
July 5, 2021
UT Health San Antonio’s new Presidential Ambassador Scholars for 2021 were officially recognized by President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, at a small luncheon on May 14 in the Academic and Administration Building. Typically held with a reception and g …
KSAT 12 Q&A: Pediatric infectious disease specialist answers questions about COVID-19 vaccine for kids
July 5, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, is quoted in this story. Read more
KSAT 12 Q&A: Infectious disease specialist estimates more than 20% of COVID-19 cases in Bexar County are Delta variant
July 5, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases/Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, is quoted in this story. Read more
The Cancer Letter: Will cancer centers remain committed to improving equity in the long term?
July 5, 2021
Dr. Ruben Mesa and Dr. Amelie Ramirez, Mays Cancer Center, are quoted in this story. In his remarks, Dr. Mesa mentions Dr. Chiquita Collins, the first vice dean of inclusion and diversity and chief diversity officer for the Long School of Medicine. Dr. …
KENS 5: With coronavirus delta variant spreading, will facemask recommendations return to San Antonio?
July 5, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, is quoted in this story. Watch story
CTV News: Study suggests 94 percent of cancer patients develop COVID-19 antibody response after full vaccination
July 5, 2021
Dimpy P. Shah, MD, PhD, of the Mays Cancer Center, was quoted in a story about a study that shows nearly all patients with cancer developed good immune response to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines three to four weeks after receiving their second dose. Read m …
OncLive: Phase 3 MOMENTUM Study Completes Enrollment in Myelofibrosis
July 5, 2021
Dr. Ruben Mesa, executive director of the Mays Cancer Center, is quoted in this story about a clinical trial. Read more