Friday, May 24
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BAMC decon team trains for potential disasters —
University Health’s decontamination team again takes top honors at the annual Decontamination Rodeo, sponsored by the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council. The teams are skilled in decontaminating large numbers of patients. DVIDS, May 23
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San Antonio-area health news
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City urges care after West Nile virus found — The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports West Nile virus was found May 15 in a mosquito pool on the Southwest Side. Heavy rains likely increased the hatching of eggs, and health officials urge people to use repellant and eliminate sources of standing water.
Express-News, May 22
Anti-abortion doctor appointed to Texas maternal death review committee — Dr. Ingrid Skop of San Antonio, described as “the most visible face of a small but influential national anti-abortion medical community,” is appointed to the committee tasked with making recommendations to the Texas legislature on ways to reduce the state’s high rates of maternal deaths. Texas
Tribune, May 22
Hackers hit CentroMed — again — For the second time in a year, patient information is accessed by hackers. It included personal and medical information for 400,000 current and former patients. Express-News, May 21
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UT Health San Antonio news
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Caring for veteran caregivers — Dr. Roxana Delgado says the caregivers of military members and veterans suffer depression at high rates. Her work is aimed at offering them hope. Texas Public Radio, May 19
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Texas and national health news
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Weekly News Digest is a service of University Health’s Corporate Communications and Marketing Department. Send comments or suggestions to Donald.Finley2@uhtx.com.
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