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December 14, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this San Antonio Report story covering her presentation at a Dec. 10 town hall, discussing the local vaccine distribution to front-line health care workers and residents at long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. Read the story.
December 14, 2020
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, was interviewed for this story that appeared on the front page of the San Antonio Express-News on Dec. 13. With the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine this week, he talks about the hope these first doses will give to our community, the possible side effects […]
December 11, 2020
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, was a live guest today on News 4 San Antonio’s morning news program, discussing COVID-19 vaccine news including how the vaccine will be distributed, the types of side effects the vaccine may have and when the vaccine could be made available for the community. Watch […]
December 11, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases/Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics, participated in a KSAT 12 livestreamed town hall Dec. 10, joining city officials and other experts to discuss the safety of the COVID vaccine, possible side effects and vaccination recommendations. Watch the town hall.
December 11, 2020
Dr. Rachel Pearson, Pediatrics, and Dr. Jason Morrow, Medicine, both in the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, spoke to KSAT 12 for a story regarding the medical ethics that should be considered surrounding the vaccination of thousands of front line workers and the elderly. Read and watch the story.
December 11, 2020
This article is about a study presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, organized by the Mays Cancer Center, that shows women who undergo breast cancer surgery may be at risk of becoming persistent users of opioids. Read the story.