MySanAntonio.com: San Antonio leaders, doctors give details about new COVID-19 variant Omicron

December 1, 2021

Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this MySA.com article about the omicron variant. Read story

San Antonio Express-News: San Antonio residents battle anxiety, depression as COVID-19 challenges our mental health

November 30, 2021

Dr. Luz Garcini, Center for Research to Advance Community Health; Dr. Brigitte Bailey, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; and Dr. Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, are quoted in this story about the mental health challenges brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

KENS 5: Omicron variant spreading around the globe as health experts assess danger

November 30, 2021

Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, contributed to this KENS 5 story discussing what health experts are saying about the omicron variant, how do we prepare for it and the importance of still getting people vaccinated. Watch story

San Antonio Report: Giving thanks for public service in the pandemic that has not ended

November 29, 2021

UT Health San Antonio is mentioned as one of the organizations that have led San Antonio through the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in this San Antonio Report opinion piece by Robert Rivard. Read commentary 

San Antonio Express-News: 240,000 Texas children ages 5-11 got first dose of COVID vaccine ahead of Thanksgiving break

November 22, 2021

Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, was interviewed for this San Antonio Express-News story about getting COVID-19 shots for children heading into the holiday season and the concerns some parents still have about getting their children under 12 vaccinated. Read story

KENS 5: Local doctors answer booster shot questions after eligibility expands

November 22, 2021

Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, answered questions in this KENS 5 story about expanded booster shot eligibility to adults and how the move should make holiday gatherings even safer. Watch story