What Are the Signs of Postpartum Depression?
By: Dr. Jose E. Igoa, Psychiatrist
DHR Health Behavioral Hospital Medical Director
Is it the “baby blues”? Or postpartum depression?
Many women experience hormonal changes after having...
How can a rotator cuff injury be treated?
By: Haissam S Elzaim, MS, MD, PhD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon at DHR Health
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Shoulder pain is a very common...
Who needs ear tubes?
By: Dr. Melecio “Mel” Jesus Medina
DHR Health Ear, Nose and Throat
The most common surgery in pediatrics is the placement of tympanostomy tubes in the...
Valley Physician Dr. Padmini Bhadriraju Named a “Chief Medical Officer to Know” by National...
Becker’s Healthcare recognizes Dr. Bhadriraju, who serves as Chief Medical Officer for Prime Healthcare in the Valley
Mission / Weslaco / Harlingen, Texas / June,...
What are the types of skin cancer and how can I prevent it?
By: Dr. Jose Cruz
DHR Health Oncology Institute
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. There are three major types of skin...
Understanding Cataracts: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By: Dr. Jorge Antonio Montes, MD, FACS
DHR Health Ophthalmology
June is Cataract Awareness Month, a perfect time to shed light on this common eye condition...
KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES “A” GRADE FOR PATIENT SAFETY – AGAIN
Top “Leapfrog” score reflects high level of healthcare provided for Mid-Valley patients
WESLACO, June 2024 – Knapp Medical Center has once again been awarded an...
Is bariatric surgery only for weight loss? What other health benefits does bariatric surgery...
By: Dr. R. Armour Forse, MD, PhD
Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon
DHR Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute
Obesity is not a simple eating problem: it is...
How does the FDA approval of lecanemab (Leqembi) for Alzheimer’s disease affect patients and...
By: R. Alejandro Cruz, MD
Neurology Medical Director
DHR Health Neurology Institute
Last week, DHR Health proudly announced that it is the first hospital south of San...
What to know about bone fractures
Dr. Felipe Gutierrez, Medical Director
DHR Health Urgent Care Center
What is a bone fracture? A bone fracture is defined as a break or crack in...