News 4: Fighting cancer in the midst of a pandemic
February 8, 2021
Dr. Sukeshi Arora, a gastrointestinal oncologist at the Mays Cancer Center, spoke to News 4 about vaccinating high-risk cancer patients. Read and watch the story.
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.
News 4: Understanding the importance of heart health with UT Health San Antonio
February 4, 2021
Dr. Dawn Hui, Cardiothoracic Surgery, did a four-minute, live segment on News 4 San Antonio to raise awareness of Heart Month, focusing on signs and symptoms of heart disease, the importance of heart health during the COVID-19 pandemic and the American Heart Association’s Don’t Die of Doubt campaign. Read and watch the story.
News 4: UT Health San Antonio specialists say social distancing, masks still needed, vaccines effective
February 4, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, emphasized to News 4 audiences the importance of continuing social distancing and wearing masks, as well as receiving the COVID-19 vaccines, in order to increase protection against multiple strains of coronavirus. Read the story.