In this short video, Dr. Bryan Alsip, University Health System’s chief medical officer and a member of the regional COVID-19 Health Transition Team, talks about reopening the local economy, the…
Just mention that a drug may be effective in treating COVID-19, and you can expect it to immediately become scarce. That’s what happened on March 19 when President Donald Trump…
Much has changed in our lives so quickly. Jobs have been lost or reduced. Many graduation ceremonies have been cancelled, weddings postponed and other celebrations interrupted. Even in daily life,…
Kids will be attending school remotely for the rest of the year and we now have to wear masks or face coverings when we’re in public or large groups. Going…
Convalescent plasma, which is plasma derived from patients recovering from an illness, has shown promising results when used to treat patients with the coronavirus. How does plasma therapy work? The…
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused all of us to be more protective of our health. We’re trying to stay healthy by following guidelines recommended by local officials and national health…
According to the American Heart Association, 40% of those hospitalized with the novel coronavirus have cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease. That means you could be at greater risk for developing…
Many families are starting to feel the strain of having to remain at home during the coronavirus outbreak. And while parents may be pulling their hair out trying to help…
Social distancing, isolation, face coverings, business closures and constant hand washing is our new normal. It may seem like you’re living in a world turned upside down by COVID-19. These…
Long before community spread of COVID-19 began in San Antonio, University Health System put a plan in place to be prepared for the impact of the virus on our community.…