News 4: UT Health San Antonio receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
December 15, 2020
This News 4 story is about the first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arriving at UT Health San Antonio on Monday, Dec. 14. Read the story.
San Antonio Express-News: This is our hope and prayer’: 28,000 COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in S.A. this week
December 14, 2020
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, was interviewed for this story that appeared on the front page of the San Antonio Express-News on Dec. 13. With the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine this week, he talks about the hope these first doses will give to our community, the possible side effects […]
News 4: UT Health San Antonio cancer expert explains signs and symptoms of breast cancer
December 3, 2020
Dr. Maryam Elmi, breast surgical oncologist at the Mays Cancer Center, spoke about the impact of breast cancer on both women and men. She discussed the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, how to get over the stigma of talking with your doctor about cancer and the various types of innovative treatments now available for […]
KSAT 12: What’s in the coronavirus vaccine, and how could it possibly affect me once I get it?
December 1, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, provided KSAT 12 audiences important explanations of the two new COVID-19 vaccines, quelling fear with information. Read and watch the story.
KSAT 12: ‘Protect your grandparents’ this holiday season with coronavirus precautions
November 2, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, speaks to KSAT 12 audiences saying it is crucial to protect those who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus and that, during the upcoming holidays, we need to celebrate our families by protecting one another — especially our grandparents. Read and watch the story.
News 4: UT Health San Antonio raising awareness on Lymphoma after Jeff Bridges’ recent diagnosis
November 2, 2020
Enrique Diaz, MD, Hematology-Oncology, assistant professor at the Mays Cancer Center, discusses the symptoms of Lymphoma following actor Jeff Bridges’ recent diagnosis with the cancer. Watch and read the story.