If I have a seizure does it mean that I have epilepsy?
By: Dr. Leonel Estofan
DHR Health Neuroscience Institute
A patient who presents with a first seizure is in quite distress, whether as a child or adult....
National Diabetes Month: What should you know about managing diabetes?
Maria Belen Naranjo, MD
Endocrinologist
DHR Health Diabetes and Endocrinology Institute
November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood...
Staying Healthy Down the Stretch By: Eric Wilkinson, M.D.
By: Eric Wilkinson, M.D.
DHR Health Orthopedic Institute
As an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine, I love the fall sports season. Instinctively I think...
How do I know if I have arthritis, a sprain, or a fracture?
By: Dr. Patrick Sander
DHR Health Orthopedic Institute
Arthritis, sprains, and broken bones all have one thing in common. They each cause pain. It would be...
Modern Medicine’s Triumph Over Tendinopathy: A Multifaceted Approach
By: Sujan Gogu, DO, FAAFP
CAQ Sports Medicine CAQ Pain Medicine
DHR Health Sports Medicine
Tendinopathy, a chronic condition characterized by tendon degeneration, has long plagued athletes,...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A time to learn about breast cancer risk factors and...
By: Sarada Gummadi, MD
DHR Health Oncology Institute
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the world...
What do I need to know about hypertension?
By Dr. Christian Avalos
DHR Health Heart Institute
In the United States, the lifetime risk of developing hypertension is very high, thus making it the most...
“The Clinic” Family Practice in Weslaco Now Open on Saturday Mornings
“The Clinic” offers minimal wait times, accepts walk-in patients
Weslaco – Valley residents can now see a healthcare provider on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m....
National Suicide Prevention Month
By: Jose E. Igoa, M.D.
DHR Health Behavioral Hospital
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a public-health issue and is a leading cause...
Understanding Prostate Cancer: Risks, Prevention, and Comprehensive Care at DHR Health
By: Dr. David G. Alonzo
DHR Health Urology Institute
Prostate cancer is a prevalent issue that affects many men around the world. To shed light on...