It's not too late to watch the UT Health San Antonio Virtual Holiday Concert. Enjoy this gift of music and cheer as we say goodbye to a challenging 2020 and prepare to ring in a promising and hopeful new year!

As hope finally begins to break across the dark horizon, we wish to thank and pay tribute to you for the unique and heroic contributions you have made in the battle against COVID-19. Together, we will continue to make lives better.

Find stories of heroic service at ImpactCovid.org.

Ruth Berggren, MD, explains the excitement surrounding the arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of not letting our guard down during the holidays. We must continue wearing masks, washing hands and social distancing to protect ourselves, loved ones and the community. 

Now that the long-awaited vaccine has arrived in Bexar County, questions are flooding in about safety, dosing and where everyone can eventually get vaccinated. To address those questions and misconceptions, KSAT consulted Dr. Jason Bowling. He is the lead Hospital Epidemiologist for University Health System and also works with UT Health San Antonio.

The annual UT Health Physicians holiday door decorating contest is in full swing! Don't forget to cast your vote for your favorite door on the UT Health Physicians Facebook page by Dec. 31, 2020.

Tracy de Leon, MDS, RD, LD, registered dietitian at the Mays Cancer Center shares a healthy and delicious holiday recipe.

If you are feeling sick or think you may need a COVID-19 test, the COVID-19 hotline (210-450-8000) is available to serve you. Please take note of call center and testing holiday hours: the COVID-19 hotline will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1. Testing will also be available on Dec. 24 and 31.

Now, you can have an immediate appointment with one of our expert primary care providers from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Excellence deserves recognition. Nominate your outstanding coworkers for a UT Health Physicians Silver Star Award.

Messages of encouragement and support for our staff and providers are constantly posted on our Impact site. Read the notes or write one of your own!