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STAT: No one wants to go back to lockdown. Is there a middle ground for containing Covid-19?

July 3, 2020

Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, is included in this story discussing the rising hospitalizations in many states. “There is incredible stress on the system, and it appears that might be getting a whole lot worse over the next few weeks,” s …


Water outage impacts a few buildings on Long Campus July 24-25

July 2, 2020

UT Health Facilities Management has scheduled an impairment of the domestic water system providing water to the Medical School Building, the Holly Auditorium and the AAB Building beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, July 24, through 8 a.m., Saturday, July 25.  


Reform Austin: When and how often should you clean your mask

July 2, 2020

Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, said when hand washing your mask, use hot, soapy water and then scrub for 20-30 seconds. “Soap actually surrounds the COVID-19 viruses and destroys them. Dissolves them,” he said. Dr. Campbell said it’s imp …


News 4: Emergency rooms seeing increase in both COVID patients and those who suspect they have it

July 2, 2020

Dr. Ralph Riviello, chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, discusses the increase of patients, those who haven’t been diagnosed with COVID-19 but are experiencing symptoms, going to area hospitals to get checked out. He says they’re also see …


San Antonio Business Journal: SA hospital owner investing $30M-plus to expand health care access

July 2, 2020

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc., the 50% nonprofit owner of San Antonio-based Methodist Healthcare hospital system, has awarded $32 million to 92 nonprofit agencies across the southern portion of the state. More than half of the gra …


KFMZ TV: Health Beat: CD14: Diagnosing early risk of dementia

July 2, 2020

Sudha Seshadri, MD, a neurologist in the Long School of Medicine, discusses the diagnosis of the early risk of dementia. Read and watch the full story.


Health 24: Children are more resilient against Covid-19, study shows

July 2, 2020

While infection with the new coronavirus is occurring in children, studies have shown that they are less affected than adults. Researchers from the Long School of Medicine recently published their findings on the topic, which shows that children are mo …


Ask The Expert: Dr. Ruth Berggren Warns Of July 4th Celebrations Amid Pandemic

July 2, 2020

By Kathleen Creedon As SA reaches another new record of CV-19 cases, Dr. Ruth Berggren discusses the crisis and July 4th weekend Texas Public Radio’s ‘The Source’. This week, Dr. Ruth Berggren cautioned about celebrating Independence Day in big crowds. …


Texas Public Radio: Ask the expert: Dr. Ruth Berggren warns of July 4th celebrations amid pandemic

July 2, 2020

Dr. Ruth Berggren, infectious diseases specialist, discussed the crisis and what people can do to avoid increasing cases even more this July Fourth weekend. Dr. Berggren said even if people decide to celebrate outdoors, they should stay away from peopl …


‘We Can Stop the Spread’ aims to impact behaviors and save lives

July 2, 2020

Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, UT Health San Antonio launched a public education initiative aimed at sustaining and increasing the simple behaviors that will keep us all safe. We are asking the community to do its part by wearing a face mask in public, practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene.


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