Newsroom
July 9, 2020
David Miramontes, MD, and David Wampler, PhD, both from the Department of Emergency Health Sciences, were interviewed during the 2019 EMS World Expo in New Orleans. They highlight the education, clinical care and research mission within the Emergency Health Sciences program in the School of Health Professions, and its collaboration with the San Antonio Fire […]
July 3, 2020
Cynthia Blanco, chief of neonatology, explained that a large medical team is required to care for patients infected and hospitalized with the new coronavirus. Dr. Blanco urges people to take the necessary precautions and avoid large family gatherings this July Fourth weekend, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Read and watch the full story.
July 3, 2020
Together, we have the power to reduce the spread of the virus. Please help your friends and family wear a mask, physically distance, pay extra attention to hand hygiene and take care of each other.
July 3, 2020
Dr. Ronald M. Stewart, chair of the Department of Surgery, submitted this op-ed to the San Antonio Express-News and it was published June 30. Read the commentary.
July 2, 2020
Dr. Ralph Riviello, chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, discusses the increase of patients, those who haven’t been diagnosed with COVID-19 but are experiencing symptoms, going to area hospitals to get checked out. He says they’re also seeing patients who have previously tested positive and are having worsening symptoms. Read and watch the full […]
June 30, 2020
Dr. Steven Venticinque, Anesthesiology, has created a device aimed at protecting health care workers who treat COVID-19 patients. The ‘stat enclosure,’ a clear tent-like covering, can be placed over a patient’s head while health care workers provide treatment. Read and watch the full story.