Williamsport Sun-Gazette: How COVID-19 will impact seniors long term

February 10, 2021

The work of dementia researchers from the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases is referenced in this opinion/commentary published in the Sun-Gazette; while it is becoming clear that the damage done by COVID-19 will have chronic consequences, the question remains as to what degree and under what form. Read the story.


Inside Higher Ed: Fighting vaccine hesitancy and misinformation

February 2, 2021

Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, Institute for Health Promotion Research, is quoted at the end of this article in Inside Higher Ed about how academic medical institutions, including historically Black and Hispanic-serving institutions, need to address issues of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in their communities through research and outreach. Read the story.


Volunteers needed for COVID-19 vaccine clinics

February 1, 2021

Volunteers are needed to assist UT Health San Antonio patients, especially older patients, as they arrive on campus to receive the COVID-19 vaccine inside the School of Nursing’s Hurd Auditorium.






Annual reporting of outside activities and financial interests

January 15, 2021

To comply with federal and state regulations, Board of Regents’ rules and as required by HOP 10.1.6, 10.1.8, and 10.1.12 certain UT Health San Antonio faculty and staff are required to submit a retrospective report that details their outside activities and financial interests in the preceding calendar year. Eligible faculty and staff have been notified via email that they are required to submit a report through iDisclose before February 2, 2021.