KSAT 12: Q&A: Dr. Ruben Mesa

February 8, 2021

Dr. Ruben Mesa, executive director of the Mays Cancer Center, spoke to viewers during KSAT 12’s Q&A segment about the importance of cancer patients keeping their appointments during the pandemic and the measures the Mays Cancer Center has taken to protect its patients. Watch the interview.


KENS 5: Recognizing the signs of heart disease during the pandemic

February 5, 2021

Dr. Dawn Hui, Cardiothoracic Surgery, was interviewed for this KENS 5 story focusing on the warning signs of heart disease, prevention during the pandemic and the American Heart Association’s Don’t Die of Doubt campaign. Read and watch the story.



COVID-19 vaccines effective against variants, experts say

February 4, 2021

Like annual flu shots, the COVID-19 vaccines strongly protect against multiple strains of coronavirus and show reduced but still significant efficacy against newer variants, infectious diseases specialists from UT Health San Antonio said.