San Antonio Magazine: Dr. Junda Woo on Battling COVID-19 in Bexar County
November 2, 2020
Dr. Barbara Taylor, associate professor of infectious diseases and assistant dean of the MD/MPH program in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, is quoted in this story about Dr. Junda Woo, medical director of the San Antonio Metropolit …
Visitor Parking Lot 6 now open
November 2, 2020
This lot is for UT Health San Antonio visitors only.
OncLive: Dr. Mesa on the rationale for the earlier use of ruxolitinib in myelofibrosis
November 2, 2020
In this video, Ruben A. Mesa, MD, FACP, executive director of the Mays Cancer Center, discusses the rationale for the earlier use of ruxolitinib (Jakafi) in myelofibrosis. Watch the interview.
KSAT 12: ‘Protect your grandparents’ this holiday season with coronavirus precautions
November 2, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, speaks to KSAT 12 audiences saying it is crucial to protect those who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus and that, during the upcoming holidays, we need to celebrate our families by protecting one another — e …
KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio offers COVID-19 Halloween safety tips for school children in new video
November 2, 2020
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics Infectious Diseases, urges audiences of KSAT 12 to employ COVID-19 safety guidelines at Halloween celebrations, as she also refers to a video offering children some suggested alterations for the holiday. Watch and read the s …
My San Antonio.com: Here’s what local doctors are saying about a possible coronavirus spike in San Antonio
November 2, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, and Dr. Ralph Riviello, Emergency Medicine, are quoted in this San Antonio Express-News story about a possible coronavirus spike in San Antonio, urging diligence for wearing of masks and social distancing. Read t …
News 4: UT Health San Antonio raising awareness on Lymphoma after Jeff Bridges’ recent diagnosis
November 2, 2020
Enrique Diaz, MD, Hematology-Oncology, assistant professor at the Mays Cancer Center, discusses the symptoms of Lymphoma following actor Jeff Bridges’ recent diagnosis with the cancer. Watch and read the story.
San Antonio Express-News: Commentary: Suffering a heart attack and seeking treatment during COVID
November 2, 2020
Dr. Cindy Sickora, School of Nursing, and Dr. Dawn Hui, Cardiothoracic Surgery, are mentioned in this San Antonio Express-News-published opinion piece by State Representative Ray Lopez who shares his experience seeking treatment for a heart attack duri …
Time off to vote on Election Day
October 30, 2020
All UT Health San Antonio faculty and staff are eligible to take time off to vote on an election day for national, state and local elections when it isn’t possible to vote before or after normal working hours.
KENS 5: Remdesivir study underway by UT Health San Antonio and University Health System
October 30, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, Infectious Diseases, informs KENS 5 audiences about the three phases of the remdesivir trial, currently underway by UT Health San Antonio and University Health System. The FDA approval of the drug last week leads to fewer restrict …