Need for COVID safety measures remains as holiday season continues
With the holiday season in full swing, area health experts are urging caution when it comes to safeguarding against the spread of COVID-19 to...
Valley Baptist continues bereavement support
BROWNSVILLE – William Shakespeare’s keen observation of life is articulated in his statement,“He who lacks time to mourn, lacks time to mend.”
True for both adults...
Maintaining positive mental health during holidays key to overall health
As COVID cases throughout the Rio Grande Valley continue to decline from surge levels and area residents shift their attention to the holidays, health...
Taking the helm: Valleyite takes charge for stroke prevention
HARLINGEN — One life saved, and that makes all her work worthwhile.
“People always tell me, ‘Oh, by the way, my friend had a stroke...
COVID-19 vaccines for children starting locally
COVID-19 vaccines for children are headed to local pharmacies, and some will start vaccinating children locally as early as Saturday.
Walgreens will begin Saturday administering...
Exercise a key factor in stroke prevention
HARLINGEN — Strike first, strike hard, no mercy on stroke.
That’s what physicians around the world are telling people Friday as part of World Stroke...
VBHS diabetes centers offer hope, education to local patients
It is a disease with symptoms that often begin so mildly that it can go unnoticed for years.
Left untreated and unchecked, diabetes can ravage...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month emphasis early screening, detection
HARLINGEN – Sheer terror.
The moment someone hears the word “breast cancer”, the breath freezes, a gust of adrenalin shoots through the body, and the...
Rotary sponsors walk against polio
HARLINGEN — “End Polio Now.”
Those three words said it all for the volunteers who took a walk Saturday morning around Harlingen Lake.
About 30 volunteers...
Photo Gallery: Breast Cancer Walk
Backed by U.S Customs and Border Patrol and the Port of Brownsville, law enforcement officers and first responders from across the region walked together...
