- UT Health San Antonio, along with University Health, is leading the way in the new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial. Minority participation is key in order to ensure a diverse representation in the trial. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states that Hispanics and non-Hispanic Black individuals have significantly higher odds of catching coronavirus. Those groups have almost five times the rate of contracting the disease compared to non-Hispanic whites and is just one of the many reasons clinical trials need minority volunteers.
- For the fifth consecutive year, UT Health Physicians has been nationally recognized for our dedication to providing excellent primary care. All six of our primary care locations have been awarded the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
- Sexual function is an important aspect of men’s health. Although often less discussed than other medical issues, erectile dysfunction is extremely common and can negatively impact intimate relationships and a man’s psychological health. Alexander Rozanski, MD, a urologist at UT Health San Antonio, is helping to educate men about the symptoms of erectile dysfunction and provide them with modern, reliable treatment options.
- Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, discusses how Bexar County is taking safety measures during the current COVID-19 surge. “Our goal is to stop the need for a potential field hospital, and a lot of measures are being taken. For instance, we’re creating more bed capacity in hospitals by no longer doing elective surgeries,” Dr. Leverence said. Meanwhile, field hospitals that were built last summer at the Freeman Coliseum during the second coronavirus surge are on standby.
- The quality of social interactions in the life of someone who battles mental illness can vastly affect their state of wellbeing. Dr. David Roberts, director of UT Health San Antonio Transitional Care Clinic, shared some key signs to look out for, tips on how to start a conversation and the importance of creating a well-being response plan when helping someone who battles mental illness.
- Urinary incontinence, also known as bladder leakage, can have a significant negative impact on all aspects of a man’s life, ranging from mental health to social and physical functioning. That’s why Alexander Rozanski, MD, a urologist at UT Health San Antonio, is working to help men understand their treatment options and take action to restore normalcy and renew confidence.
- UT Health Physicians would like to wish you happy holidays. Thank you for continuing to trust us with all your health care needs. In observance of the holidays, we will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Dec. 29. We will still be here to answer your calls to 210-450-9000.
- Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer at UT Health San Antonio, discussed the latest on COVID-19 vaccine news including the timetable for the vaccine, how the vaccine will be distributed, the types of side effects the vaccine may have and when the vaccine could be made available for the community.
- Parenting is always challenging, but parenting in a pandemic is on a completely different level. Dr. Theresa Barton, a pediatric infectious disease doctor with UT Health San Antonio, and her colleagues discuss key questions during a virtual live stream with KSAT news. Find answers to topics such as: When should young children be tested for coronavirus? How can you make remote learning as successful as possible? Making screen time is valuable.
- Bamlanivimab is not easy to pronounce, but it’s a new therapy that helps prevent dangerous outcomes and hospitalizations for high-risk patients with COVID-19. And it has finally arrived in Texas. Jan Patterson, MD, said that "patients who are treated early could potentially be kept out of the hospital, especially the high-risk patients with obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and immuno-suppressed patients." Watch the full story at News 4
