Men’s Health Month – What important topics should I discuss with my urologist?
By: Alexander Feigl, MD
DHR Health Urology Institute
The topic of men’s health is wide ranging. There are a few topics that make up...
What is an abdominal hernia and what can I expect if I need surgery?
By: Carlos Garcia-Cantu, MD, FACS, Chairman, DHR Health Hernia Center of Excellence
In general, an abdominal wall hernia is a bulge or lump through an...
Rio Grande Regional Hospital Enhancing Cardiovascular Care in the Rio Grande Valley
By: Dr. Ramirez
With heart disease continuing to be the leading cause of death amongst both men and women in the United States, Rio Grande...
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Is there a way to prevent lower...
By: Jaime Villarreal, MD
DHR Health Orthopedic Institute
As a physician who specializes in the musculoskeletal system and is fellowship trained in spine, I thought...
What is diabetes and can it be managed?
By: Michelle Cordoba-Kissee, MD
DHR Health Diabetes and Endocrinology Institute
Most people who are diagnosed with diabetes have diabetes mellitus, a disorder where the sugar...
Rio Grande Regional Hospital provides stroke information you need to know!
Contributed by Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Every 40 seconds, someone suffers from a stroke. Stroke is the most common cause of disability in the...
Valley Regional promotes heart health: How working too much affects your heart
Contributed by Valley Regional Medical Center, an HCA Affiliated Hospital
If you’re regularly clocking a 60 hour work week, it may feel stressful. But the...
What is a stroke and why is time important?
By: Patricia M. Fernandez, MD. MBA
Neurointerventional Radiology
DHR Health Neuroscience Institute
Stroke due to lack of adequate blood supply to the brain is a serious medical...
Mental Health Awareness Month: What is Mental Health?
By: Jose E. Igoa, MD, Medical Director, DHR Health Behavioral Hospital
Mental health defines a person’s condition based on their emotional, psychological, and social well-being,...
My family member had a stroke, what options do we have for rehab?
By: Nathan Dunn, PT, DPT, DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital
As the leading cause of long-term disability in the US, stroke continues to pose major difficulties...