Doctors encourage getting the flu shot to prevent a possible catastrophe: a “twindemic,” or surge in COVID-19 cases coupled with a severe, or even average, flu season. Together, we can stop the spread and save lives in our community.

Family care partners, people living with dementia, and all others with an interest in dementia care and research are invited to attend this free virtual event on Sept. 22.

Registration is now open for this virtual conference slated for Oct. 22-23. The annual event, the only national meeting of its type, is presented by the UT Health San Antonio-led STRONG STAR Consortium and Consortium to Alleviate PTSD (CAP).

Share words of encouragement and support for all staff and providers at UT Health San Antonio.

Learn more about the UT Health San Antonio COVID-19 Response Fund.

Dr. Ali Seifi, an associate professor and neuro-intensive care physician, was interviewed about his science-based invention to stop hiccups called HiccAway.

Dr. Amelie Ramirez, Salud America!, Institute for Health Promotion Research, contributed to this story about a new campaign that educates Latino families on how to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD, assistant professor in the Joe. R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, explains that research is underway about why diabetes makes fighting COVID-19 more difficult.