Advancing Cardiothoracic and Vascular Care at Rio Grande Regional Hospital
By Dr. Jaime Villarreal
Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeo
At Rio Grande Regional Hospital (RGRH) our goal is to provide adult patients with comprehensive services for preventing,...
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,...