Tag: DHR Health
What is a stroke and what signs should I look out for?
Strokes are the number one cause of disability, and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. There are two kind of...
Mental Health Across a Lifespan
By: Dr. Jose E. Igoa, Medical Director at DHR Health Behavioral Hospital
The relevance of mental health is often reminded to us when we are...
Living Donor Coordinator
Written by: Marlene L. Larraga BSN, RN
The RGV is fortunate enough to have our very own Medicare Certified Kidney Transplant Center at DHR Health...
Does COVID-19 Live on My Groceries?
By Anthony Obinna, RN, BSMT (ASCP), MBA HCA, CIC, Director of Infection Prevention and Control, DHR Health
Information on how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) can...
How to Stay Calm and Put Your Child’s Fears at Ease about COVID-19
By Diana Ruiz Elzaim, M.D. F.A.A.P
As a pediatrician and mother of two children, I am certain that during the coronavirus (or COVID-19) pandemic many...
What steps can I take to improve my overall kidney health?
Written by: Dr. Mourad M. Alsabbagh
There are several things you can do to keep your kidneys as healthy as possible at every stage of...
How can I improve my vision?
Written by: Dr. Rachel Gelman
Let’s start with a healthy lifestyle: Eat right, stay active and get annual physicals and eye exams. Eat real foods...
What is the connection between HPV and Cervical Cancer?
Written by: Dr. Flor Limas
Prevention and screening are the two most important topics of discussion for Cervical Cancer Awareness. Approximately 14,000 women living in...
Is Diabetes mellitus high-risk for amputation?
Written by Dr. Jose Andres Gonzalez
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a high prevalence disease in Rio Grande Valley area. It is associated with lack of...
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: What’s the Difference?
Written By: Cruz Bernal, M.D.
An illness or injury appears at any time during the day, and is always unplanned. An accidental cut while making...
