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San Antonio Express-News: How to get kids ready to return to school as safely as possible amid coronavirus infection spikes

July 16, 2020

Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics & Hospital Medicine, was interviewed about preparing kids to safely return to school. She mentions getting children accustomed to wearing face masks as part of their daily routine. Dr. Jason Rosenfeld, Center for Medic …


KSAT 12: Health experts: Wait 8 days after COVID-19 exposure to get tested if asymptomatic

July 16, 2020

Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, says if people have been exposed, but aren’t showing symptoms, they should wait eight days before getting tested because it takes that long for the virus to incubate enough to be detected by a test. For those who …


Univision: There are 6 deaths and 854 new cases of coronavirus in Bexar County

July 15, 2020

UT Health San Antonio’s “We Can Stop the Spread” public education initiative is mentioned in this Univision story. A link to our Impact site is also included. Read and watch the story.


Fox 29: Nearly half of all COVID-19 cases in San Antonio are people 40 years and younger

July 15, 2020

This KABB story features our public education campaign, “We Can Stop the Spread,” and the reminder that young people are not immune to COVID-19. The story closes with Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, sharing COVID-19 testing facts in our PSA. Re …


KENS 5: Studies show coronavirus antibodies may only last a few months

July 15, 2020

Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, explains the need for antibodies to become immune to the virus. She explains that until we build up immunity, or quell this virus, we need to keep taking safety precautions. Read and watch the story.


KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio experts offer new COVID-19 testing advice

July 15, 2020

Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, explained that the city doesn’t have the capacity to test those who are asymptomatic because the number of sick patients is so high right now. Our COVID-19 testing PSA video was also included in the story. Read a …


Voices of gratitude for our health care providers and staff

July 15, 2020

On our Impact site, members of the community have been leaving notes of encouragement and support for all staff and providers at UT Health San Antonio.


KSAT 12: Is it safe for students to return to the classroom? San Antonio doctor, teacher, psychologist weigh in

July 15, 2020

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, weighs in on this 8-minute, KSAT-TV Extra, in-depth report about the issues surrounding the opening of schools this fall during the pandemic. Read and watch the story.


KSAT 12: Some San Antonio dental practices requiring COVID-19 testing for some procedures

July 15, 2020

UT Dentistry has implemented COVID-19 screening protocols and guidelines to keep patients safe during the pandemic. Read and watch the story.


A message from Governmental Relations: Legislative contact policy

July 14, 2020

The Office of Governmental Relations has the primary official responsibility to communicate with all local, state, and federally elected officials and their respective staff regarding The University of Texas Health San Antonio’s present and future legislative funding and policy priorities.


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