KSAT 12: How over-the-counter COVID-19 tests could bring ease to family gatherings this holiday season

November 22, 2021

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, spoke to KSAT 12 viewers about at-home COVID-19 tests being a good safety precaution to have around during family gatherings this holiday season. Watch story

San Antonio Express-News: Commentary: Why I now believe parents should get their children vaccinated against COVID-19

November 22, 2021

Holly Wayment, physician relations liaison in the Department of Pediatrics, wrote this opinion piece that appeared in the San Antonio Express-News. Read commentary

Fox 29: Health officials note slight increase in COVID cases a week before Thanksgiving gatherings

November 18, 2021

Dr. Thomas Patterson, Infectious Diseases, spoke to Fox 29 San Antonio viewers about the uptick in COVID-19 cases before Thanksgiving and offered advice ahead of the holiday. Watch story

San Antonio Express-News: Bottomed out? San Antonio reports rise in COVID cases, seven-day average

November 17, 2021

Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this San Antonio Express-News article. Read story

KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren says Pfizer vaccine trial for kids showed no cases of myocarditis

November 15, 2021

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, answered questions as part of KSAT 12’s weekly Q&A segment. She discussed the latest information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine trial for children and how it showed no cases of myocarditis. Watch Q&A

KSAT 12: Local endocrinologist explains growing evidence of troubling link between COVID-19 and diabetes

November 15, 2021

Dr. Carolina Solis-Herrera, Diabetes, spoke to KSAT 12 viewers about the troubling connection between COVID-19 and new-onset diabetes. Watch story