San Antonio Express-News: San Antonio doctor invents device to protect health care workers from COVID-19
June 16, 2020
Dr. Steven Venticinque, clinical professor of anesthesiology and surgery in the Long School of Medicine, created a foldable, disposable barrier to be used during high-risk procedures such as tracheal intubation. The device blocks droplets and aerosols …
KSAT 12: Second wave of COVID-19 cases in Bexar County poses serious threat to diabetes patients, doctor says
June 16, 2020
Doctors say patients need to be aware and have a supply of medication ready.
Cancer Health: The Cancer Health 25 Change Makers
June 16, 2020
Cancer Health magazine included Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research, as one of its 25 Change Makers for 2020. Read the full story.
KSAT 12: Third wave of COVID-19 cases expected this fall, UT Health San Antonio president warns
June 16, 2020
Dr. Henrich urges the public to rededicate itself to masking, social distancing and good hand hygiene to stop the spread of COVID-19.
KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. William Henrich of UT Health San Antonio
June 16, 2020
President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, discusses the recent surge of coronavirus cases in the community with KSAT 12 anchors, Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur. Dr. Henrich urges people to rededicate themselves to masking, social distancing and good han …
How to avoid skin irritation and acne from masking
June 15, 2020
Sandra Osswald, MD, chief of the Division of Dermatology in the Department of Medicine, shares some tips to help protect your skin.
Telemundo: They describe as ‘loving’ older couple allegedly killed by their daughter
June 15, 2020
Dr. Barbara Robles, Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences, shares suicide prevention tips. Read and watch the full story.
Univision: Cómo detectar actitudes suicidas en una persona
June 15, 2020
Dr. Barbara Robles, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, discusses signs that a person may be considering suicide. Watch the full story.
KSAT 12: Study: Opioid-addicted mothers share many risk factors
June 15, 2020
Lisa Cleveland, PhD, RN, CPNP, IBCLC, FAAN, School of Nursing, discusses her recent study analyzing the factors that contribute to expectant mothers and new mothers to use opioids, which also is related to neonatal abstinence disorder in their babies. …
San Antonio Magazine: Tips for talking to your kids about race
June 15, 2020
Dr. Brigitte Bailey, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and the training director for its Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program, explains how to talk with children about race. She says it starts with examining your own …