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July 3, 2020
Dr. Ronald M. Stewart, chair of the Department of Surgery, submitted this op-ed to the San Antonio Express-News and it was published June 30. Read the commentary.
July 3, 2020
Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, is included in this story discussing the rising hospitalizations in many states. “There is incredible stress on the system, and it appears that might be getting a whole lot worse over the next few weeks,” said Dr. Campbell. Read the full story.
July 2, 2020
UT Health Facilities Management has scheduled an impairment of the domestic water system providing water to the Medical School Building, the Holly Auditorium and the AAB Building beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, July 24, through 8 a.m., Saturday, July 25.
July 2, 2020
Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, said when hand washing your mask, use hot, soapy water and then scrub for 20-30 seconds. “Soap actually surrounds the COVID-19 viruses and destroys them. Dissolves them,” he said. Dr. Campbell said it’s important to wash your hands after touching your mask when you are done using it. If […]
July 2, 2020
Dr. Ralph Riviello, chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, discusses the increase of patients, those who haven’t been diagnosed with COVID-19 but are experiencing symptoms, going to area hospitals to get checked out. He says they’re also seeing patients who have previously tested positive and are having worsening symptoms. Read and watch the full […]
July 2, 2020
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc., the 50% nonprofit owner of San Antonio-based Methodist Healthcare hospital system, has awarded $32 million to 92 nonprofit agencies across the southern portion of the state. More than half of the grant money — nearly $16.7 million — is going to Bexar County organizations, including Alamo Colleges, the […]