COVID-19 vaccine third dose: Who is eligible and how to get one
August 16, 2021
Currently, the CDC is recommending the third dose for only moderately to severely immunocompromised persons.
Free Care.com membership can help employees find quality dependent care
August 16, 2021
UT Health San Antonio offers free membership in Care.com for benefits-eligible employees who need help finding quality dependent care.
Cancer Network: Individuals with cancer mount an acceptable immune response to COVID-19 vaccine but other strategies are needed for potential non-responders
August 16, 2021
This Cancer Network article is about a recent U.S. and Swiss study that showed that nearly all patients with cancer developed good immune response to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines three to four weeks after receiving their second dose. Investigators say developing alternative strategies for non-responders will be key. Read story
Fox 29: Alternatives to going to emergency room when you’re not sure you have COVID
August 16, 2021
Dr. Ralph Riviello, Emergency Medicine, is quoted in this Fox San Antonio story about capacity levels with COVID-19 patients at area hospitals and other options, rather than an emergency room, for people who are not sure they have COVID-19. Watch story
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Scoliosis: Signs and treatment
August 16, 2021
Dr. Matthew Landrum, with UT Health Physicians Orthopaedics, talks about scoliosis in children in this KENS 5 Medical Minute. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch here
Call for applications: Shine Academy
August 13, 2021
The University of Texas System’s Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., Academy of Health Science Education has released its call for nominations for the Health Science Education Small Grants Program and for the Dr. Judith Drew Innovation in Health Science Education Award.