KSAT 12: How safe is curbside voting?
October 12, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, spoke to KSAT 12 viewers, advising area curbside voters to take precautions in order to vote safely. Read and watch the story.
KENS 5: UT Health San Antonio doctor talks about the warning signs of throat cancer that Eddie Van Halen died from
October 7, 2020
Dr. Jay Ferrell, Otolaryngology, educated viewers about the warning signs of head and neck cancers, who is at risk, and the treatments available after news of the passing of guitar rock icon, Eddie Van Halen, who died of throat cancer at the age of 65. Watch the story.
KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio medical students promote voter registration as part of a “Healthy Democracy”
October 5, 2020
UT Health San Antonio medical students participated in an initiative to increase voter participation in the health care industry, as well as make voter registration a routine part of patient care. The students registered health care workers and patients to vote. Read and watch the story.
The Cancer Letter: Ruben Mesa named executive director of the Mays Cancer Center
October 5, 2020
The second item in this briefs section is about Dr. Ruben Mesa, MD, FACP, being named executive director of the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson. Read the story.
KSAT 12: COVID-safe Halloween celebration ideas from San Antonio doctor
September 28, 2020
In this Q&A, Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, said while the COVID-19 positivity rate has remained steady that masking, social distancing and good hand hygiene are still very important practices to remember during Halloween celebrations. Read and watch the Q&A.
KSAT 12: Why voting is good for your health, according to San Antonio infectious disease doctor
September 21, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, discussed voting during the pandemic and the latest vaccine developments. Read and watch the interview.