Newsroom
June 25, 2020
With COVID-19 cases surging and businesses across the state reopening, a lot of people are questioning where they can go safely. Dr. Jan Patterson, an infectious diseases doctor at University Hospital and professor of medicine, and Dr. Ruth Berggren, professor of infectious diseases, weighed in on the safety of grocery shopping, voting and other activities. […]
June 22, 2020
Cindy Sickora, DNP, RN, vice dean of practice, UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing; Ruth Berggren, MD, Infectious Diseases; and Amelie Ramirez, DrPH, Institute for Health Promotion Research, speak to the critical factors of science upon which is based the public education initiative, “We Can Stop the Spread.” Read the full story.
June 18, 2020
William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, the president of UT Health San Antonio, issued a statement to residents calling them to intensify their commitment to safe medical behaviors over the recent increase in coronavirus cases. In a press release, Henrich said, “As health care leaders, we are committed to our patients and communities during this pandemic,” […]
June 16, 2020
Ruth Berggren, MD, infectious diseases specialist and director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, is concerned about recent jumps in both the rate of positive cases among test results and the hospitalization rate of patients with COVID-19. So even as restrictions are eased, Dr. Berggren says residents should wash their hands, reduce the […]
June 16, 2020
Doctors say patients need to be aware and have a supply of medication ready.
June 16, 2020
President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, discusses the recent surge of coronavirus cases in the community with KSAT 12 anchors, Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur. Dr. Henrich urges people to rededicate themselves to masking, social distancing and good hand hygiene to stop the spread of COVID-19. Watch the Q&A.