Fox 29: Metro Health working to address racial disparities among people of color and COVID-19
February 10, 2021
In this Fox 29 story, Dr. Luz Garcini, UT Health San Antonio’s Center for Research to Advance Community Health (ReACH), explains that gathering and tracking health data from underserved areas is the first way to address how to get these communities the …
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: How COVID-19 will impact seniors long term
February 10, 2021
The work of dementia researchers from the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases is referenced in this opinion/commentary published in the Sun-Gazette; while it is becoming clear that the damage done by COVID-19 will have …
Strokes after transient ischemic attacks have declined over time, study shows
February 9, 2021
Patients should be monitored for an extended period after transient ischemic attacks.
KGNS-TV: Alternate COVID care site to open on Tuesday
February 9, 2021
KGNS TV reports that, starting Feb. 9, a new alternate care site is up and running to help care for mild to moderate COVID-19 patients on the UT Health San Antonio – Laredo Regional Campus; being conveniently located between two major hospitals, Laredo …
Faculty member elected to leadership position of prestigious organization
February 9, 2021
John Calhoon, MD, professor and cardiothoracic surgeon in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, was recently named first vice president and president-elect of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Baptist Standard: Commentary: FAQ on COVID-19 vaccinations
February 9, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, wrote a commentary/FAQ for the readers of The Baptist Standard regarding COVID-19 vaccines, newly authorized by the FDA, that offer a great deal of hope. Read here.
Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: I’ve been vaccinated. What precautions should I still take?
February 9, 2021
Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital & General Medicine, answered more of Texas Standard listeners’ pressing questions about the coronavirus; this ongoing series of interviews with David Brown of the Texas Standard program, airs on public radio stations sta …
KSAT 12: Gestational diabetes statistics during pandemic concern doctors in San Antonio, nationwide
February 9, 2021
Dr. Patrick Ramsey, Maternal Fetal Medicine, commented to KSAT 12 audiences that gestational diabetes statistics during the pandemic is a grave concern for doctors in San Antonio; South Texas numbers for diabetes during pregnancy are almost three times …
San Antonio Express-News: Your Super Bowl party could turn into a ‘super spreader’ event
February 8, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, and Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, were interviewed for this article about the risks of large, indoor Super Bowl gatherings and the importance of masking and social distancing to stop the sprea …
KSAT 12: How COVID-19 is causing scary heart incidents among children
February 8, 2021
Dr. Elaine Maldonado, Pediatrics, shared with KSAT 12 audiences that nearly all instances of chest pain or palpitations in children are not cardiac-related; most are a byproduct of the stress children feel from the pandemic. Read and watch the story.