Read the full article from SA Women Bariatric surgery is becoming more common and is a safe and effective way to treat obesity. At UT Health San Anotnio our physicians are partenering to not only provide bariatric and metabolic surgeries but the care and supportive services patients may need following their procedures. Learn how our plastic surgery department helps patients with excess skin…
Read the article from San Antonio Magazine Dr. Thomas Patterson, UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine professor, shares how UT Health San Antonio is participating in clinical trials to develop safe and effective therapies for COVID-19 and the the work it has done on vaccine research. Read the article from San Antonio Magazine
Read the article from the San Antonio Express-News COVID-19 cases in San Antonio are on the rise. Dr. Jan Patterson, an infectious disease physician at UT Health San Antonio, was interviewed by the San Antonio Express News, sharing that "the spike is cause for concern, but it is not a surprise." Read the article from the San Antonio Express-News
COVID Vaccine Status in MyChart As you go back to work, travel, or attend events you might be asked if you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or if you have recent test results. Now, you can share your information quickly, easily, and securely, right from MyChart by: - Generating barcodes that can be scanned right from your mobile device. - Downloading a PDF document that includes your…, Watch a video on YouTube to learn more about sharing your COVID-19 vaccine and test status:, - Using the MyChart website: https://youtu.be/rOQVTuucc54 - Using the MyChart mobile app: https://youtu.be/Wlj_xkukNrA, HOW TO: Generate a Barcode with Your COVID-19 Information, Log in to your MyChart account. From the menu, go to My Record >, COVID-19, . To generate a barcode that can be scanned by whoever requested it, click , QR Codes, . If you have both COVID-19 vaccinations and test results on file, you'll have separate barcodes for each of them, and you can choose whether to allow someone else to scan only one or both. The barcodes that appear in MyChart are created according to an open industry standard called SMART Health Cards. They contain verified information and only what is relevant to COVID-19, including your legal…, Access your MyChart account, MyChart login, Need to create your MyChart account?, Create your MyChart account, Need help logging in?, Recover username Reset password
Each year, the month of November is an opportunity to talk about men’s health. Globally, men die an average of 5 years earlier than women—that’s why the Movember initiative aims to bring awareness to the largely preventable causes of death in men and how to combat them. Each year, men are encouraged to grow a mustache and start life-saving conversations about men’s health, including the actions…, Make mental health a priority, Across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all suicides. Men are encouraged to pay attention to their mental health and ask for help when they need it. Spend time with people who make you feel good and stay connected to them. Catch up with friends and family regularly, check-in and make time for the people who matter to you. Talk more—…, Know your numbers, Globally, a growing number of men, almost 11 million, are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis, and testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. That’s why it’s extremely important to know your numbers, know your risk and once you turn 50, talk to your doctor about prostate cancer and whether it’s right for you to have a PSA test., How primary care can help, The primary care practice UT Health Physicians is committed to helping men of all ages live healthier, happier and longer lives. Our focus is providing proactive, compassionate care through a team of professionals who deliver personalized treatments designed to keep you as healthy as possible. UT Health Physicians offers complete care including annual physicals, behavioral and mental health…
Read the article from Kens 5 As the omicron COVID variant is making its way across the globe, Dr. Jason Bowling, an infectious disease specialist with UT Health San Antonio, was interviewed by KENS5 on the precautions to take to protect yourself from this variant. Read the article from Kens 5
Read the Article on News4 San Antonio UT Health San Antonio partnered with a son who stepped up to be a living donor for his mother. Learn about the impact living donors have. Read the Article on News4 San Antonio
The holidays are best celebrated safely! As we enter the holiday season, find peace of mind in celebrating with these guidelines that allow for more activities and events together while keeping us safe and healthy., Keep events fun and safe, If possible, events should be held outside or in a place gathering-goers have plenty of space. This allows guests to gather safely indoors and encourage greater social distancing. Planning on attending festivities? Make sure to monitor your symptoms before to attending. Those with any symptoms of a cold, respiratory infection, influenza or COVID-19 should not attend the event. If you or your…, Masking is still in style, A holiday outfit isn’t quite complete without a mask to go along with it! Masking is still strongly encouraged when in public, except while eating or drinking, to prevent a surge of COVID-19, the flu or other respiratory illnesses that impact our community, especially in the winter months., Add at-home COVID tests to your holiday shopping list, Some families are using over-the-counter COVID tests to help keep their loved ones safe this holiday season. Our infectious disease specialist, Dr. Ruth Berggren, says they are a good extra safety precaution as long as you understand their limitations. Learn more here., Physical distancing while being social, Air hugs, elbow bumps and clean hands can go a long way to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy. Consider celebrating together, just a little farther away this year — six feet of separation can help reduce the spread of illness. And don’t forget to continue good hand-washing practices by washing for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Do you want to prepare for future holidays by…
To help you plan around the Thanksgiving holiday, please take note of the dates our locations will be closed during the month of November. All offices and locations will be closed on the following days: Thursday, November 25th Friday, November 26th As always, we will be available to answer your phone call to 210-450-9000 . You can also send your doctor a message, any time, using your MyChart…
Home COVID Test Information Read the article from KSAT 12 Dr. Ruth Berggren, an infectious disease specialist with the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, discusses why at-home COVID-19 tests are a good extra safety precaution to have around.