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San Antonio Zoo is extending its free admission policy for current doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs by offering free admission through Oct. 16.

Did you have any idea just how many health care workers are nervous about a physical attack on the job?

Just last week, we asked: If you’re a health care worker, what are you seeing lately on the job?

Does it still seem like the COVID-19 pandemic just started, or do you feel like we’ve been dealing with this reality for ages?

It’s the second most common cancer among women in the United States, and this week, it was center stage at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

UT Health San Antonio pediatricians are seeing the type of complications of COVID-19 that normally would put older patients at risk, develop in teens.

A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and women’s hospital say female doctors spend more time with patients discussing preventative care than male doctors. But, female doctors only make about 87-cents to the dollar compared to their male counterparts. Researchers found that women spend on average two minutes more with patients than men. The study also shows that female doctors report the highest rate of burnout – and that it is likely connected to the type of work they do. The study says women face societal pressure to be kind and attentive while treating patients.

But regardless of whether you’ve felt sick these past few months, safe to say, you always want to get the most out of every medical appointment. Here are some tips you can use to make every medical appointment as valuable as possible. Consider a video visit. Medical offices can be overwhelmed by patients, especially lately, so if your symptoms are mild, consider a video visit to discuss your concerns and get some health recommendations. And when you choose a video visit, you will not have to drive to the office, or even get out of bed.