Behind the Shield: Supported even in isolation

September 28, 2020

When COVID-19 hit, we were bombarded with messages via telephone and our patient portal, MyChart. Patients had so much concern from secondary or tertiary contact from COVID-19 and they were looking for guidance. We were able to pivot quickly to provide care through telemedicine, which allowed us to reach our most vulnerable patients. Some patients […]




Ruben Mesa, M.D., FACP, named executive director of the Mays Cancer Center

September 28, 2020

SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 28, 2020) — Ruben Mesa, MD, FACP, has been named executive director of the Mays Cancer Center. His appointment includes academic and research programming, as well as leading the cancer center’s patient care and clinical programs of the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson affiliation. Dr. Mesa’s appointment broadens the scope of […]




Register to vote on campus

September 28, 2020

Representatives from the non-partisan Bexar County Elections Department are on campus to help you register to vote. They will be located in the UT Health Medical Arts & Research Center (MARC) lobby near the H-E-B Pharmacy on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Revised guidance for learning opportunities

September 28, 2020

With more on-campus learning opportunities, UT Health San Antonio still requires each of us to follow the COVID-19 protocols that the university has in place.


New standard for measuring chemical intolerance

September 25, 2020

Researchers developed and validated a three-question, yes-or-no survey that primary care providers, allergists, dermatologists and other specialists can incorporate into patient visits.