Street Dentistry at Haven for Hope

May 11, 2020

Some people have a job. Others, like Vidal G. Balderas, D.D.S., M.P.H., have a calling and a passion. “I’ve always wanted to improve people’s lives,” said Dr. Balderas, a professor at UT Health San Antonio’s School of Dentistry. “And with dentistry, I have the opportunity to do that, while still having time to go on […]

Don’t forget your mask!

May 8, 2020

Face masks are required at all times in all public spaces on campus. A growing number of people are leaving their work area or building without putting on a mask. UT Health San Antonio does not have enough personal protective equipment to re-issue masks, so please take care to keep track of yours or be […]

Give blood, save lives

May 8, 2020

There is a critical need for blood donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. UT Health San Antonio is hosting a blood drive to support the UHS Blood Bank.

FDA gives emergency authorization to COVID-19 drug being tested by UT Health San Antonio, University Hospital

May 2, 2020

SAN ANTONIO (May 1, 2020) — The FDA on May 1 gave emergency authorization to a new anti-viral drug to treat patients with COVID-19. The announcement was made during an afternoon news conference by President Trump. It comes two days after the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) released preliminary results of a […]

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 […]