Bazan recognized by National AHEC Organization
June 11, 2020
LAREDO (June 12, 2020) —Julie Bazan, MHA, executive director of the Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center based in Laredo, has been recognized for her dedicated leadership by the National AHEC Organization. The NAO made the announcement v …
Daily temperature screening required to prevent the spread of COVID-19
June 11, 2020
All faculty, staff, students, residents and patients must go through a daily temperature screening at entry points across campus. For your safety and convenience, UT Health San Antonio has installed hands-free temperature self-screening stations.
Rivard Report: Memoriam: Bartell Zachry (1933-2020), Builder and community leader
June 11, 2020
Bartell Zachry, the scion of an international engineering and construction powerhouse who quietly served for decades as a sought-after community leader, died Wednesday at the age of 86 after a long battle with multiple system atrophy, surrounded by Mol …
Ramona Sentinel: Warrior Salute – Ramona High grad follows her heart while pursuing medical training
June 11, 2020
Victoria Arnold graduated from the Long School of Medicine this May and is on the verge of starting an anesthesiology residency in San Antonio in July. Read the full story.
Physician-writer-humanitarian Pearson becomes Ford Foundation Global Fellow
June 11, 2020
By Holly Wayment In this time of unrest and turmoil following the death of George Floyd, here’s a message of hope: A physician at UT Health San Antonio is part of a prestigious group of emerging world leaders gathering together — for the first time — t …
Cleaning kits help curb the spread of COVID-19
June 11, 2020
In addition to the frequent sanitization of high-touch services in each building, Facilities Management is providing cleaning kits for administrative offices, classrooms and laboratories.
Fox 29: Metro Health’s door-to-door COVID-19 testing program ends quickly
June 11, 2020
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Disease, is the co-leader of the city’s asymptomatic COVID-19 testing program. Dr. Taylor worked alongside Dr. Anita Kurian, assistant director of Metro Health, and medical students. Their field work was aided by the San …
News 4: Metro Health’s door-to-door COVID-19 testing program ends quickly
June 11, 2020
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Disease, is the co-leader of the city’s asymptomatic COVID-19 testing program. Dr. Taylor worked alongside Dr. Anita Kurian, assistant director of Metro Health, and medical students. Their field work was aided by the San …
San Antonio Express-News: On 10th day of protests, San Antonians march through 100-degree heat to call for change
June 11, 2020
Leah Wilson, a student in the School of Nursing, participated in an anti-racism demonstration in San Antonio. Wilson said she chose her profession partly to help fix racial disparities in maternal and fetal care. Read the full story.
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Thinking about seeing your dentist? An expert weighs in.
June 11, 2020
Peter Loomer, DDS, PhD, dean of the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, explains why it’s safe and important to resume dental appointments. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch video