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September 30, 2020
Prior KSAT 12 news coverage of Dr. Shawn Varney, medical director of the South Texas Poison Center, is referenced within this story in Reform Austin that focuses on the dangers of hand sanitizer packaged to look like food and drink products. Read the story.
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 […]
September 28, 2020
UT Health San Antonio’s Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital and General Medicine, said that while aerosol particles of the COVID-19 contain the virus, they don’t appear to be infectious, The Texas Standard reported. Read the bulletin.
September 28, 2020
In this Q&A, Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, said while the COVID-19 positivity rate has remained steady that masking, social distancing and good hand hygiene are still very important practices to remember during Halloween celebrations. Read and watch the Q&A.
September 25, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital and General Medicine, answers listeners’ questions about the coronavirus, including aerosolized spread research, the CDC’s recent change in recommendations on social distancing and methods to encourage safety of social gatherings. Read and listen to the interview.
September 25, 2020
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Rehabilitation Medicine, explained that lingering symptoms could provide some clues to possible long-term effects from COVID-19. Read and watch the story.