President’s Forum
May 1, 2020
In this pre-recorded message, President William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, explains how UT Health San Antonio is rising to the challenges posed by COVID-19. Here is a Q&A document responding to questions submitted after the forum.
Texas Public Radio: Petrie Dish: Inside the scramble to treat coronavirus
May 1, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and PI of the remdesivir clinical trial site locally, was interviewed recently for the “Petrie Dish” podcast about the promising early results of the drug in the fight against COVID-19. …
Texas Public Radio: Ask the expert: Infectious disease doctor Ruth Berggren answers your COVID-19 questions
May 1, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, infectious diseases specialist and director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, was a guest on “The Source” and answered questions about the coronavirus and mortality rates, antibody tests and how to safely reopen San An …
Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: Is it safe to reopen Texas, and other questions answered
May 1, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, answers listeners’ questions about their health during the coronavirus pandemic. Listen to the Q&A.
San Antonio Express-News: As Texas reopens from coronavirus, UT Health San Antonio infectious disease expert offers advice on staying healthy
May 1, 2020
Jan Patterson, M.D., from the Division of Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this long-form Q&A about what to expect when Texas reopens for business. Read the full story.
Financial support for staff during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 30, 2020
There is a Staff Emergency Fund (SEF) for those that need financial support during this difficult time.
Music that heals
April 30, 2020
Grace Notes community choir is helping people living with dementia and their families connect virtually through the healing power of music.
Remdesivir showing success in combating COVID-19
April 30, 2020
Early results of a COVID-19 treatment study being conducted in San Antonio shows a faster recovery time and fewer deaths for patients.
Rivard Report: Coronavirus drug tested in San Antonio found to speed recovery
April 30, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, professor and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, who is overseeing the local enrollment site for patients receiving remdesivir, said researchers are thrilled that the drug is showing such good results so early. Read the …
San Antonio Express-News: Remdesivir shows promise as coronavirus treatment, Fauci says
April 30, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, chief of Division of Infectious Diseases and principal investigator of a San Antonio study site for the new COVID-19 anti-viral drug remdesivir, explains how the early results of the study are promising. Read the full story.