San Antonio Express-News: Ayala: Racism increasingly is recognized as a public health problem
August 17, 2020
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, Institute for Health Promotion Research, is quoted within an editorial of the San Antonio Express-News, pointing out that the connecting of racism and public health is a relatively new trend and one that has met with some resist …
KGNB Radio: To Your Health: CBD Oil
August 14, 2020
Brett Ginsburg, PhD, Psychiatry, was interviewed about CBD oil including what it is, what it might be useful for, what precautions or concerns people might consider before deciding to use it and how to choose legitimate products. Listen to the intervie …
KSAT 12: Infectious disease specialist answers your COVID-19 questions
August 14, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, answers viewers’ questions about face shields, vaccines, COVID-19 testing during this Q&A. Read and watch the story.
Newsweek: Child coronavirus cases spiked by 90 percent. It’s likely down to two key reasons
August 13, 2020
Dr. Alvaro Moreira, Pediatrics, spoke to Newsweek about the possible causes of the summertime spike in COVID-19 cases in children: one, children must provide proof they are coronavirus-free before they can attend summer camps and daycare centers and, t …
Vote for your Staff Advisory Council representative
August 13, 2020
Nominations are complete and voting is now open for seven new members of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC). Vote using this link by Aug. 20. The SAC is a dedicated group of non-faculty employees who serve to unite and support staff through advocacy and …
Show your UT Health San Antonio spirit with these virtual backgrounds
August 13, 2020
Add some UT Health San Antonio spirit to your next meeting on Zoom or Microsoft Teams with these free virtual backgrounds. The virtual backgrounds can be found on the Marketing, Communications and Media Sharepoint site by clicking on the right sidebar …
Mays Cancer Center renewed as a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center
August 13, 2020
Dear Mays Cancer Center community, I’m delighted to share with you that as of today, Aug. 13, 2020, the Mays Cancer Center has officially been renewed as a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center for the next five years. After a highly compe …
Compliance with new Title IX federal regulations
August 13, 2020
As a recipient of federal funds, UT Heath San Antonio complies with Title IX and continues its commitment to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from illegal discrimination and harassment.
WQAD TV: Using tree bark to attack tumors
August 13, 2020
WQAD, a television station in Moline, Ill., aired the Ivanhoe Broadcast News story about research conducted by Darpan Patel, PhD, associate professor of research in the School of Nursing, and Pratap Kumar, PhD, from the Department of Molecular Medicine …
Texas Public Radio: Masks, myths, morbidity: Experts answer your COVID-19 questions
August 13, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was a guest on Texas Public Radio’s “The Source” answering various questions about COVID-19 including topics such as vaccine development, masking, myths and morbidity. Listen to the interview.