Temple Daily Telegram: Recognizing spasticity after a stroke: Hear one woman’s journey
May 27, 2021
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Rehabilitation Medicine, is quoted in this Temple Daily Telegram story and explains that after surviving a stroke, many patients don’t realize they can go on to develop this secondary condition and it’s important to under …
News 4: No reports of local teenagers with post-vaccine heart conditions
May 27, 2021
Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, contributed to this News 4 San Antonio story on potential side effects (of heart inflammation or myocarditis) in teenagers that could possibly be linked to the COVID-19 vaccine. So far, studies have shown there is no link b …
San Antonio Express-News: San Antonio doctors warn over-the-counter coronavirus tests can be ‘tricky’
May 27, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this San Antonio Express-News story and explained that consumers should be careful not to rely solely on over-the-counter tests because there’s always the possibility that the result is not ac …
Amenities reopening at Gold’s Gym
May 26, 2021
In alignment with the recent message from UT Health San Antonio President William L. Henrich regarding revised COVID-19 safety protocols for UT Health San Antonio, the following amenities at Gold’s Gym will be reopening effective June 1, 2021.
Mays Cancer Center and other top U.S. cancer centers call for urgent action to get HPV vaccination back on track
May 25, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.
Pandemic intensified longstanding stresses for Hispanics
May 25, 2021
The pandemic amplified mental health stressors long experienced by vulnerable Hispanic populations but also fortified members’ coping strategies, according to new research from the Center for Research to Advance Community Health.
Miami Herald: Hispanics have much higher death rates in certain cancers. A study is trying to change that
May 25, 2021
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, Institute for Health Promotion Research, Salud America!, Population Health Sciences, Mays Cancer Center, is quoted in this Miami Herald article that mentions a new $9.8 million study, that she’s the co-principal investigator of, tha …
Pandemic intensified longstanding stresses for Hispanics
May 25, 2021
Focus groups of community health workers bring out fears, resilience. Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (May 25, 2021) — The coronavirus pandemic amplified mental health stressors long experienced by vulnerable Hispan …
UT Health San Antonio holds first all-school commencement
May 24, 2021
For the first time in its 53-year history, UT Health San Antonio celebrated a combined, all-school commencement May 22 at the Alamodome.
Message from the President: Announcing new COVID-19 safety protocols
May 24, 2021
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can now resume activities without wearing masks or physically distancing, except where required. Whereas UT Health San Antonio will follow these CDC guidelines, aligning with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, a masking mandate for clinical areas will remain, based on the recommendation of Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner, John Hellerstedt, MD.