Health
Flight surgeon with ties to UT Health San Antonio ready to ‘catch’ SpaceX astronauts
July 28, 2020
When astronauts Doug Hurley and Robert Behnken splash down somewhere in the Atlantic on Aug. 2, one of the first faces to welcome them back to Earth will be a UT Health San Antonio trained physician — NASA flight surgeon Stephen F. Hart, MD.
Diabetes, dialysis patients must remain vigilant in pandemic
July 8, 2020
For some of the most medically vulnerable residents, precautions will always remain in place, even after a COVID-19 vaccine is developed.
‘We Can Stop the Spread’ aims to impact behaviors and save lives
July 2, 2020
Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, UT Health San Antonio launched a public education initiative aimed at sustaining and increasing the simple behaviors that will keep us all safe. We are asking the community to do its part by wearing a face mask in public, practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene.
COVID-19 Testing – What you need to know
July 1, 2020
Jason Bowling, MD, associate professor of infectious diseases, shares important facts about COVID-19 exposure and testing. He advises wearing a face mask, practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene to stop the spread.
Minimize ‘contact intensity’ to stay safe
July 1, 2020
Know who is on your “quaran-team,” the small number of people with whom you come into contact with regularly, like your family, and stay 6 feet away from everyone else.
Wearing a mask can reduce the COVID-19 surge
June 25, 2020
Wearing a mask protects others, even if it isn’t always fashionable or comfortable.