Tag: Health
Will I Know When It’s Time for Cataract Surgery?
By: Jorge A. Montes, MD
The quick answer is yes! First we need to know what a cataract is and how it impacts one’s life...
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...
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...
New Year, New You…
By: Dr. Michael Martinez
As a bariatric and metabolic surgeon, I look forward to discussing health goals with the community and my patients, especially at...
Am I at risk for a heart attack and what are some of the...
Written By: Dr. Hector Soto
A heart attack is usually caused by the rupture atherosclerotic plaque, or a cholesterol plaque, that has formed in one...