Posts written by sumnerj

Infant deaths on the rise in Bexar County due to unsafe sleep practices

April 4, 2025

Natalie Kissoon, MD, associate professor of pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio, was interviewed on WOAI-TV (News 4 San Antonio) about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Dr. Kissoon addressed the importance of educating the community about SIDS and safe sleep practices. Story link: Infant deaths on the rise in Bexar County due to unsafe sleep practices


Measles case in San Antonio prompts concerns over vaccination rates in schools

February 25, 2025

Measles case in San Antonio prompts concerns over vaccination rates in schools (News4SanAntonio.com) 


UT Health San Antonio cardio-oncology program recognized as a Center of Excellence

February 8, 2022

The cardio-oncology program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has been recognized by the International Cardio-Oncology Society as a Center of Excellence! UT Health San Antonio cardio-oncology program recognized as a Center of Excellence




Texas Public Radio podcast – Diabetes Week: U.S. Youth Are Increasingly Vulnerable To Type 2 And At Risk For Serious Diabetes-Related Complications

August 23, 2021

Texas Public Radio podcast – Diabetes Week: U.S. Youth Are Increasingly Vulnerable To Type 2 And At Risk For Serious Diabetes-Related Complications