San Antonio Business Journal: The Year in Review

December 31, 2020

The UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital is referenced in this extensive year-end piece by the San Antonio Business Journal. Read the story.

KSAT 12: Isis Romero asks Metro Health doctors, experts your vaccine questions

December 11, 2020

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases/Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics, participated in a KSAT 12 livestreamed town hall Dec. 10, joining city officials and other experts to discuss the safety of the COVID vaccine, possible side effects and vaccination recommendations. Watch the town hall.

KSAT 12: COVID-19 vaccine distribution is a chance for social equity, medical ethicists say

December 11, 2020

Dr. Rachel Pearson, Pediatrics, and Dr. Jason Morrow, Medicine, both in the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, spoke to KSAT 12 for a story regarding the medical ethics that should be considered surrounding the vaccination of thousands of front line workers and the elderly. Read and watch the story. 

Fox 29: Health experts emphasize need for more minorities in vaccine trials

November 24, 2020

Dr. Stacy Ogbeide, Family and Community Medicine, and Dr. Luz Garcini, Research to Advance Community Health (ReACH) Center, were interviewed for this story about the importance of minority participation in clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines. Read and watch the story. 

Dallas Morning News: Report: Texas needs dependable funding for public health, before next pandemic strikes

November 18, 2020

Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, renowned transplant surgeon and former UT System chancellor, was quoted in this story about a report he helped author that includes recommendations on how Texas can better prepare for future health crises. Read the story.