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November 24, 2020
This story was published by the San Antonio Express-News on Nov. 24, 2020. A patient who suffered permanent lung damage from COVID-19 is recovering after receiving a double lung transplant at University Hospital several weeks ago. The surgery in late October was the first of its kind to be performed in San Antonio. Only a […]
November 24, 2020
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was included in the Bexar County Medical Society’s weekly newsletter via a link to the Division of Infectious Disease’s new podcast, “COVID Minute,” as part of a podcast miniseries where hot topics in medicine, health care and education will be discussed. Read more.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by Alhurra, a TV station that is part of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to discuss COVID vaccines, surging cases in the U.S. and other COVID mitigation strategies; his part of the Arabic newscast is 5:09-5:54. Watch the interview.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics Infectious Diseases, is featured in this KSAT News segment regarding advice for having a safe Thanksgiving. Read and watch the story.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, was interviewed for this story on KENS 5 about how the year’s most traveled holiday could add to the rising positivity rates across the state; he recommends to avoid bringing immunocompromised individuals to Thanksgiving, among several other tips. Read and watch the story.
November 24, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by News 4 San Antonio about holiday travel and COVID-19. Read and watch the story.