Early results show new COVID-19 drug being tested in San Antonio is working

April 29, 2020

Media contacts: Rosanne Fohn, (210) 210-232-5998, fohn@uthscsa.edu Shelley Kofler: (512) 294-5224, shelley.kofler@uhs-sa.com UT Health San Antonio researcher is leading study site at University Health System SAN ANTONIO (April 30, 2020) — Early results of a COVID-19 treatment study being conducted in San Antonio shows a faster recovery time and fewer deaths for patients on the […]

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Univision 41: Coronavirus: La Nueva Realidad

April 28, 2020

Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Councilwoman Ana Sandoval and Dr. Barbara Taylor participated in an hour-long Spanish-language town hall this morning for Univision. They discussed Gov. Abbott’s new back-to-work plan and the guidelines developed for Bexar County and San Antonio by the COVID-19 Health Transition Team, headed by Dr. Taylor, an associate professor and infectious disease specialist. […]


UT Health San Antonio gets COVID-19 testing boost thanks to Hyundai Hope on Wheels

April 23, 2020

Media contact: Rosanne Fohn, (210) 567-3026, fohn@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (April 23, 2020) — Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and San Antonio-area Hyundai dealers have awarded UT Health San Antonio a $100,000 grant for COVID-19 testing. The university is one of 22 health institutions throughout the nation to share in a total of $4 million awarded this […]

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Endometriosis: silent suffering brought to light

April 21, 2020

Endometriosis was a little-discussed medical condition just a few years ago. But celebrities like Julianne Hough, Lena Dunham and the singer-songwriter Halsey sharing their personal experiences with endometriosis has made it easier for many other women who have secretly dealt with this common health problem to come forward. According to the Office on Women’s Health, […]

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Tips for managing online classes

April 21, 2020

Do the work   Without the regularity of meeting in person, online classes can fall by the wayside. Attending every virtual lecture or watching each recorded session goes a long way towards staying up to date and getting things done on time. Manage your time wisely  Effective time management is key to staying on top of […]