Children more resilient against coronavirus, study reveals
June 26, 2020
The majority of children with COVID-19 in 26 countries fared well clinically compared to adults during the first four months of the pandemic, a newly released study shows. Researchers from the Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health S …
Wearing a mask can reduce the COVID-19 surge
June 25, 2020
Wearing a mask protects others, even if it isn’t always fashionable or comfortable.
‘We Can Stop the Spread’ – wearing a mask protects others
June 25, 2020
Masking can reduce the COVID-19 surge; science proves it. It’s the best thing we can do for ourselves, our families and the community.
What you need to know about COVID-19 testing
June 25, 2020
Confused about whether you should get tested for COVID-19? There are a few things infectious disease experts want you to know.
Spectrum News: The new mask fight exposes an old American divide
June 25, 2020
A New York-based columnist interviewed Dr. Ruth Berggren, professor of infectious diseases and director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, who reinforced the importance of masking. Read the full story.
KSAT 12: From voting to grocery shopping: The risk level associated with 6 activities during the COVID-19 pandemic
June 25, 2020
With COVID-19 cases surging and businesses across the state reopening, a lot of people are questioning where they can go safely. Dr. Jan Patterson, an infectious diseases doctor at University Hospital and professor of medicine, and Dr. Ruth Berggren, p …
News 4: Local researchers find out why new and expecting moms are vulnerable to overdose
June 25, 2020
Breaking the cycle is the emphasis of a recent study published in the medical journal Addiction by Dr. Lisa Cleveland, School of Nursing. The study shows that new moms who relapse often had troubled childhoods. “They had experienced events such as losi …
KSAT 12: Health experts discourage large holiday gatherings, encourage rethinking summer vacations
June 25, 2020
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, city officials and health experts are discouraging a repeat of reckless actions during the July 4 holiday. “We started seeing people getting out,” said Dr. Mandie Svatek, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Divi …
COVID-19 safety signage for campus
June 25, 2020
A variety of signs have been created for use around the campus to make our employees and visitors aware of safety guidelines in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. Click here to learn how to order signage.
Don’t forget your face mask!
June 25, 2020
Masking is mandatory on campus. Do your part to help stop the spread.