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.
UT Health San Antonio is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently authorized the vaccine for this new age group. This means that 28 million U.S. children are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. “Together, with science leading the charge, we have taken another…, this article, . To have a child vaccinated, a parent, legal guardian or authorized representative must accompany the child throughout the vaccine appointment at UT Health San Antonio. Appointments for children and adults can be scheduled now by visiting , http://uthealthsa1.us.newsweaver.com/1jrkixwc0r/1r6ejvlcxkv90ajs4uzfwk/external?email=true&a=5&p=14081127&t=2908992 COVID-19 Vaccination Scheduling, .
Dr. Tess Barton, pediatric infectious disease doctor at UT Health San Antonio, discussed the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, including its safety and efficacy and where you can get the shot once it is available., Watch the full Q&A on KSAT here.,
By Jane Alvarez-Hernandez and Rosanne Fohn October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder to get a breast cancer screening and a time for breast cancer survivors to reflect on their journey. Lindsay Fry is a breast cancer survivor who was first diagnosed in 2019. Her treatment regimen of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy began in fall 2019. Shortly after completing her treatment, Fry…, Lindsay’s journey, In late summer 2019, Lindsay first noticed a pain under her arm and felt a lump in a lymph node. She immediately performed a breast self-exam but did not feel anything abnormal. She simply chalked it up to having finished a round of antibiotics for a minor infection. However, the next month Fry felt the same pain, this time in her breast, where she also felt a lump. “That freaked me out,” Fry…, Clinical trial participation brings hope, energy and strength, Shortly after she completed treatment, Fry’s best friend, a physical therapist, was at UT Health San Antonio when she noticed a flyer in an elevator seeking breast cancer survivors for a clinical trial. She snapped a photo of the flyer and sent it to her friend. The clinical trial is evaluating the benefits of exercise among breast cancer survivors and whether creatine supplements can accelerate…, click here, .
Dr. Jason Bowling, infectious disease expert at UT Health San Antonio, discusses how flu cases are on the rise and the importance on preventing the flu this season by getting your shot. Watch the full segment with News4SA here. You can get your flu shot with your primary care provider by scheduling an appointment here .
Dr. Marcela Mazo, a breast oncologist at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, joined KSAT to discuss the importance of breast cancer screenings and the signs and symptoms women should look for to consult with their doctors. Watch the full segment with KSAT here ., Notice any concerning signs or symptoms? Schedule an appointment with a primary care provider.
World Spine Day partners with people and organizations around the world to highlight the burden of spinal pain and disability, promote public health and advocate for the prevention and effective management of back pain and other spinal conditions. An estimated one billion people worldwide suffer from back pain. It is the biggest single cause of years lived with disability on the planet, with one…