KENS 5: Parents faced with decision to vaccinate their children as governmental approval nears of Pfizer vaccine for young kids
October 27, 2021
Dr. Alvaro Moreira, Pediatrics, is quoted in this KENS 5 story. Watch story
KSAT 12 Q&A: UT Health San Antonio pediatric infectious disease doctor talks COVID-19 vaccine for children
October 27, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, pediatric infectious disease doctor at UT Health San Antonio, spoke to KSAT 12 viewers during this Q&A segment where she discussed what parents and caregivers need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. She discussed the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, the possible side effects and […]
Spectrum News 1: Vaccinating Texas
October 18, 2021
Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, was interviewed for this Spectrum News 1 story. Watch story
Laredo Morning Times: Rehabilitation center offers monthly clinic amid pandemic fallout
October 11, 2021
This Laredo Morning Times story is about the Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center in Laredo. The center offers free specialty clinics on a monthly basis for children who need to consult a specialist. Specialists are from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and offer advanced treatment for a range of conditions. […]
KENS 5: Take part in this virtual walk to support a cure for PKD
October 5, 2021
Dr. Ashley Garcia-Everett, Department of Medicine-Nephrology, was interviewed for Great Day SA on KENS 5, about her son’s battle with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). She and her husband learned after their son, CJ, was born that both of them were carriers for the rare form of PKD their son contracted. Dr. Garcia-Everett donated a kidney […]
KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio doctor says city’s COVID-19 vaccinations are up, risk level is down
October 4, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, answered questions during this KSAT 12 Leading SA weekend morning show interview segment where he discussed the potential for a COVID-19 winter surge, how close we are in San Antonio to reaching herd immunity, recommendation on booster shots and the timetable for a vaccine shot […]