- Mary Lucas lives on San Antonio’s Northeast Side with her 8-year-old son, Mychael Gordon. Both have asthma, requiring them to have ready access to an inhaler and nebulizer. Making matters worse, the neighbors in their apartment complex smoke. “We have it coming in from all sides,” Mary said. “If somebody starts smoking in one of the other apartments behind us, it comes through our vents. We don’t smoke, but if you walk into our bathroom, it smells like smoke. Our closet smells like smoke.”
- In a positive development for San Antonio’s COVID vaccine efforts, the state has designated UT Health San Antonio’s clinical practice a vaccine hub. This unique designation targets a population of over 120,000 of San Antonio’s most medically complex and vulnerable patients (e.g., older patients with cancer and dementia as well as those with complex lung, heart and kidney disease) in Tier 1B who reside in all areas of the city, including every zip code in Bexar County.
- UT Health San Antonio physicians dominated a list of 276 peer-nominated physicians published in the January-February issue of San Antonio Magazine. From allergists to vascular surgeons, UT Health San Antonio doctors are more than well represented. San Antonio Magazine used an online survey to solicit peer nominations from physicians in Bexar and surrounding counties, asking them to nominate doctors they would trust with their own care and that of their families. View the list of physicians
- 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.
