CNN: Hospitals in COVID-19 hotspots are running out of remdesivir
July 13, 2020
Dr. Thomas Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for a CNN story about the supply of the COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir. Read the story.
Texas Public Radio: San Antonio hospital system is nearing its capacity. What Now?
July 9, 2020
Ralph Riviello, Emergency Medicine, was a guest on “The Source” and discussed hospital capacity as a result of a recent influx of COVID-19 patients. Read and listen to the story.
EMS World: Stories from expo: Turning research into results
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 […]
Telemundo: How many people does it take to care for a COVID-19 patient in a hospital?
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.
A trauma surgeon’s appeal: Help pull hospitals from the brink of crisis
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.
San Antonio Express-News: Commentary: Help pull hospitals from the brink of crisis
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.