KSAT 12: Is inhaled steroid budesonide really ‘silver bullet’ for COVID-19?
July 14, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, addresses the claims that budesonide is the key to curing coronavirus cases. Read the story.
San Antonio Magazine: What to expect after COVID-19
July 10, 2020
Dr. Ruben Mesa, Mays Cancer Center director, and Dr. Ramon Cancino, Primary Care Center director, weigh in on how the pandemic will affect the future of education and health care. Read the story.
KENS 5: Mission SA: Military doctor shares first deployment experience treating coronavirus patients in New York
July 7, 2020
A local military doctor’s first deployment was the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. As San Antonio faces a surge in cases, Scott Farber, MD, assistant professor/clinical in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, shares insight from his experience treating patients in New York. Read and watch the full story.
KSAT 12: Infectious disease expert: Weather and COVID-19
July 6, 2020
Ruth Berggren, MD, and meteorologist Sarah Spivey discuss how the weather affects the spread of COVID-19.
Texas Standard: Ask A Doctor: Why Does Texas’ Death Rate Appear To Be Low?
July 6, 2020
In this week’s installment of Ask a Doctor, UT Health San Antonio physician Fred Campbell, MD, answers more of Texas Standard listeners’ most pressing questions about the coronavirus.
Texas Public Radio: Ask the expert: Dr. Ruth Berggren warns of July 4th celebrations amid pandemic
July 2, 2020
Dr. Ruth Berggren, infectious diseases specialist, discussed the crisis and what people can do to avoid increasing cases even more this July Fourth weekend. Dr. Berggren said even if people decide to celebrate outdoors, they should stay away from people, keep a six-foot distance and always wear a mask. Read and listen to the story.