COVID-19 Update
By Ayo Avworo DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Investigator Over the last few months, we have experienced what has undoubtedly been a change to daily life as the new coronavirus disease spread in our community. In the last few weeks, Bexar County has seen large...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Study
By Leisel Koerber, BBA, CCRC Sr. VP, OperationsWe are so thrilled to share with you that we are now officially part of the fight against COVID-19, as we will begin enrolling a vaccine study soon. If you would like to be considered for the study, you can apply here and...
New Information about COVID-19
By Douglas Denham, DO, CPI Chief Medical DirectorWe understand that there are many conflicting news reports about COVID-19 right now and it may be confusing to know which news source is the most reliable. As a health organization, we do monitor guidance from the...
Unemployed due to Coronavirus
By Clarissa Camarillo, BBA Director, Human Resources If you are part of the 22 million Americans who have lost their job, been laid off or furloughed during the Coronavirus pandemic, we have some helpful information to share with you. Many jobless Americans qualify...
What should you do with your 401(k) or retirement savings?
By Ann-Marie Laird Chief Financial Officer Many people are questioning the uncertainty of the stock market and what it means for their 401(k) or retirement savings. While it can be easy to fall into a panic, experts urge to remain calm and remember the...
Talking with Children About COVID-19
By Ayo Avworo DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Investigator As conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase and school districts extend classroom closures, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19....
CTT Response to Coronavirus
By Leisel Koerber, BBA, CCRC Sr. VP, OperationsWe want you to know that CTT is still actively conducting trials to keep advancing medical science. To protect our patients, employees and families, we are taking the following actions: Restricting visitors from entering...
COVID-19: Protect Your Health & Be Prepared
By Ayo Avworo DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Investigator Know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if symptomatic i.e. fever, cough, shortness of breath): Stay home when you are sick i.e. temperature > 99°F, cough, difficulty breathing Call your...
Conditions Caused by Long-Term Diabetes
By Douglas Denham, DO, CPI Did you know that both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics can be prone to having additional diseases the longer they have suffered from the disease? Diabetic Retinopathy This complication of the eyes is caused by long-time diabetes. Symptoms...
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
By Dr. Pendleton Wickersham Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a serious disease that causes symptoms including joint pain and swelling, stiffness and fatigue. Both men and women can be affected although RA is more common in women. Onset in middle age is typical although...
New Devices in the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
By Dr. Douglas Denham Type 1 Diabetics are constantly in search of newer, better treatments since their disease requires 24/7 monitoring. One of the new products released for Type 1 Diabetes is the new GVOKE ready-to-use glucagon. This treatment for severe...
The Invisible Illness
By Dr. Damaso Oliva, Jr. We are always wondering what people are thinking and feeling. Understanding this is difficult under any circumstances, but with the addition of a mental disorder the level of difficulty in reaching basic understanding is greatly exacerbated. ...