KENS 5 Medical Minute: Cancer Screenings Save Lives
May 15, 2020
Ruben Mesa, MD, director of the UT Health Cancer Center, explains why it’s crucial not to delay routine cancer screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can save your life. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5.
Thunderbirds salute COVID-19 health care heroes and first responders
May 14, 2020
The flyover salute in San Antonio was a big thank-you to all combatting COVID-19.
San Antonio Express-News: Can you catch coronavirus passing people on the River Walk? We asked a San Antonio doctor
May 14, 2020
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, and Assistant City Manager Dr. Colleen Bridger answered questions about going to public places and participating in outdoor activities. Read the full story.
KSAT 12: Medical opinion: Will it be safe to vote in person amid COVID-19 pandemic?
May 14, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, answers KSAT viewers’ COVID-19 questions. Read and watch the interview.
KSAT 12: Why are so many nursing home residents dying of COVID-19?
May 14, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, says 80% of COVID-19 related deaths are people over the age of 64. With multiple coronavirus outbreaks at local nursing homes, one KSAT viewer asked Dr. Berggren why the death toll from coronavirus is so high in …
UT Health San Antonio, University Hospital begin second phase of clinical trial for promising COVID-19 drug
May 13, 2020
Media contact: Rosanne Fohn, (210) 567-3026, fohn@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (May 11, 2020) — The COVID-19 Infectious Disease team at UT Health San Antonio and University Health System is beginning the second stage of the remdesivir clinical trial, which …
Message from the Chief Operating Officer regarding financial measures
May 13, 2020
Additional measures to sustain financial continuity.
Message from the President: Financial measures and recovery
May 13, 2020
Please click here to view a recorded video message regarding plans for UT Health San Antonio’s financial recovery from significant losses related to COVID-19.
School of Nursing hosts virtual celebration for graduates
May 13, 2020
Graduates from the School of Nursing were honored with a virtual celebration on May 12.
Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from getting stroke care
May 13, 2020
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients should never hesitate to call an ambulance if they have signs of a stroke