Tag: DHR Health
How can a rotator cuff injury be treated?
By: Haissam S Elzaim, MS, MD, PhD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon at DHR Health
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Shoulder pain is a very common...
$700K going toward Starr County, DHR Health residency
Efforts to bolster health care in the Starr County area just got a $700,000-plus boost thanks to a federal grant earmarked to develop the region’s first medicine rural residency training program.
What are the types of skin cancer and how can I prevent it?
By: Dr. Jose Cruz
DHR Health Oncology Institute
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. There are three major types of skin...
Understanding Cataracts: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By: Dr. Jorge Antonio Montes, MD, FACS
DHR Health Ophthalmology
June is Cataract Awareness Month, a perfect time to shed light on this common eye condition...
Is bariatric surgery only for weight loss? What other health benefits does bariatric surgery...
By: Dr. R. Armour Forse, MD, PhD
Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon
DHR Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute
Obesity is not a simple eating problem: it is...
Commentary: A Father’s Day reminder to embrace health for the sake of our families
As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, it’s a poignant time to reflect on the pivotal role we, as men, play not only as fathers but as guardians of our family’s health.
How does the FDA approval of lecanemab (Leqembi) for Alzheimer’s disease affect patients and...
By: R. Alejandro Cruz, MD
Neurology Medical Director
DHR Health Neurology Institute
Last week, DHR Health proudly announced that it is the first hospital south of San...
What to know about bone fractures
Dr. Felipe Gutierrez, Medical Director
DHR Health Urgent Care Center
What is a bone fracture? A bone fracture is defined as a break or crack in...
‘New era of hope’: Medication treating early-onset Alzheimer’s now in Valley
DHR Health can now administer a new Alzheimer's medication that is used to target one of the fundamental pathogens that leads to the disease.
Shoulder Pain and Instability
By: Dr. Daniel Romanelli
DHR Health Orthopedic Institute
DHR Health Sports Medicine
The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body. It is able to turn...