This year’s cold and flu season—combined with the COVID-19 pandemic—has many parents worried as they prepare to send their children back to school. But the fight against respiratory viruses is…
Being stuck at home with nothing to do during a pandemic can put a strain on one’s mental well-being—and teens are no exception. “I’m hearing more from teenagers that they…
View the video below with Dr. Sanders’ recommendations. Without question, safety matters most to parents as they decide whether to send their children to in-person classes at school. No parent…
To keep our patients safe and to practice social distancing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, University Health System is offering “telemedicine” or virtual visits with…
With temperatures already reaching well into the 100s, it’s no surprise that many in San Antonio are starting to feel the heat. Increased exposure outside during the hot days of…
Raising children is hard enough under normal circumstances. Doing it during the COVID-19 pandemic can be enough to drive even the calmest and most dedicated parents to pull at their…
Many couples are being forced to quarantine at home due to COVID-19. Some people are still working from home – some are back at the office – while others are…
Dr. Bryan Alsip, chief medical officer for University Health System, talks through key metrics on Metro Health’s website for an up-to-date understanding of what’s happening with the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Masks and face coverings are so common now you may be finding it hard to remember a time when you could regularly see people’s faces in public. Infectious disease and…
Since the beginning of the novel coronavirus, many children have missed their annual doctor’s appointment. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that from January to April…