KSAT 12: Parents concerned about COVID-19 as Northside ISD students come back from winter break
January 4, 2022
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, was interviewed for this story and said masks are key to staying healthy. Watch story
Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: How to tell COVID-19 from cedar fever, and substitutes for an N95 mask
January 4, 2022
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, appeared on the statewide public radio program Texas Standard and spoke about the guidelines for protection against the omicron variant. Listen here
KENS 5: The proper way to use at-home coronavirus test kits
January 4, 2022
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story about the proper way to use at-home test kits. Watch story Story also appears: WFAA, Dallas: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/the-proper-way-to-use-at-home-coronavirus- …
KENS 5: Growing confusion over new CDC guidelines as COVID testing is in high demand
January 4, 2022
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story and explained that it’s not too late to get a vaccine or booster shot to stop the spread of COVID-19. Watch story
Texas Public Radio: Natural immunity from COVID-19 may be weaker in people who’ve had severe disease
January 4, 2022
Dr. Evelien Bunnik, Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, is quoted in this story about her research on COVID-19 immunity. Listen here
From the Chief Operating Officer: UT Health San Antonio COVID-19 update
January 3, 2022
As a result of the unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases fueled by the fast-moving omicron variant, UT Health San Antonio is executing the following actions to help keep our employees and learners safe and help avert an even worse surge that is already overwhelming urgent care centers and emergency departments in our community.
IDs will not be processed Jan. 11 and 12
January 3, 2022
The UT Police Parking Services Office will not be processing or creating new UT Health San Antonio ID badges on Jan. 11 and 12 because the system will be offline for necessary upgrades. We apologize for any inconvenience.
LINC seed grant letter of intent due Jan. 10
January 3, 2022
The Office of Linking Interprofessional Networks for Collaboration (LINC), within Academic, Faculty & Student Affairs, invites applications from faculty and staff requesting financial support for pilot projects designed to advance interprofessional education (IPE) at UT Health San Antonio. Projects demonstrating potential in terms of future scalability, sustainability, and extramural support are welcomed.
Telemundo: Severe COVID-19 could reduce immune resistance to virus, new study finds
January 3, 2022
Medical student Rolando Garza, a member of the research team of Dr. Evelien Bunnik and Dr. Tom Patterson, is quoted in this Telemundo piece. Watch story
KENS 5: Is the party worth the risk? Soaring COVID cases lead to tough questions for New Year’s Eve
January 3, 2022
Dr. Marjorie David, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, was quoted in this story. Watch story