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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...