U.S. News & World Report: Sleep issues are soaring in U.S. military: study
April 5, 2021
Dr. Vincent Mysliwiec and Dr. Alan Peterson, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, are quoted in this report about new research that suggests the effect of serving in the U.S. military can be stressful and that is showing up in a dramatic increase in two …
Stay alert, stay safe
April 2, 2021
With more activity and people on campus, the UT Health San Antonio Police Department urges the campus community to stay alert and follow these important safety tips.
Long School of Medicine ranked among top 50 medical schools
April 2, 2021
For the first time in its history, the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio was named a top 50 medical school in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Grad Schools for 2022.
San Antonio Express-News: ‘Be a little patient’: Parents asked to wait their turn to sign children up for shots
April 2, 2021
Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, is quoted near the end of this San Antonio Express-News story saying that it’s taking longer for vaccines to be ready for children because researchers prioritized studies to protect those most vulnerable to the disease, w …
KSAT 12: Q&A: April 1, Dr. Ruth Berggren
April 2, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, spoke on a KSAT 12 Q&A regarding what someone should do if they get COVID-19 between their first and second dose of the vaccine. Her response was to not get the vaccine while sick, to complete 10 days of isol …
Fox 29: Doctors see early signs of shifting demand in vaccination process
April 2, 2021
Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, is quoted near the end of this Fox 29 story on doctors seeing early signs of shifting demand in the vaccination process due to the fact that we are now moving into the younger, generally healthy population, who may not have …
KENS 5: Underaged children are getting COVID-19 shots, city leaders say
April 2, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, is quoted near the end of this KENS 5 story saying that parents who want their children vaccinated now should consider enrolling their kids in a clinical trial. Read and watch the story.
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine named a top 50 medical school by U.S. News & World Report
April 2, 2021
For the first time in its history, the Long School of Medicine was named a top 50 medical school in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Grad Schools for 2022.
KENS 5: Archbishop Garcia-Siller excited for Easter weekend but one San Antonio doctor expresses some safety concerns
April 2, 2021
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, spoke to KENS 5 viewers about the precautions they can take to stay safe from COVID-19 if they choose to attend in-person Easter services this weekend. Watch the story.
San Antonio Express-News: San Antonio to create sign-up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments – with limits
April 1, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, is quoted in this San Antonio Express-News story saying that all major Texas cities have multiple sign-up portals. Dr. Leverence reported that our registry will be far more functional …