Tag: Health
Edinburg teen who died by suicide inspired family to become organ donors
Andrew Peralez was, as his mom described him, an excellent son, student and friend who often gave back to his community and church.
Cardiac expert says Valley has come a long way with heart health, but more...
February is American Heart Month, a time that focuses on bringing awareness about the various heart diseases and its impact on one's overall health.
STHS launching family medicine residency program
South Texas Health System announced Wednesday the launching of a new education program and residency, its newest effort to help bridge the gap in the statewide physician shortage.
DHR Health adds to Valley’s limb salvage efforts in ongoing fight with diabetes
About 5.4% of the population of the Rio Grande Valley have some type of diabetes. That’s around 76,000 out of 1.4 million people, the Valley’s population as of the 2022 U.S. Census. An average of 3 in 5 of them require hospital or ER services, according to Rio Grande Regional Hospital; and research by Johns Hopkins Medicine has previously found that 54% of amputations are as a result of diseases that affect blood flow, like diabetes.
Valley Baptist introduces new breast exam equipment
HARLINGEN — A new ultrasound machine will soon provide greater detection for women getting their breast screenings.
Driscoll’s new hospital aims to prevent kids from needing care outside RGV
Apart from just two specialty surgeries, local patients will no longer have to travel to Corpus Christi for care once the new Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley opens its doors. And that time is coming soon.
A&M ceremoniously starts construction on new Valley medical program
Ground was broken Thursday on the Texas A&M Health Nursing Education and Research Building, inching the Rio Grande Valley closer to recruiting, educating and producing more medical experts amid a shortage of helpers.
Efforts underway to boost blood donations in Valley amid nationwide shortage
Amid a nationwide shortage of blood donations, Vitalant says that of 70% of eligible blood donors in the Rio Grande Valley only 3% actually give.
STHS Heart celebrates 100th robotic surgery over six months
Only six months after the launch of the South Texas Health System robotic program, its heart hospital is celebrating its 100th robotic surgery using the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System.
DHR Health to begin offering liver transplant services in Valley
DHR Health will begin offering liver transplants within the next month or so and is only pending the hiring of necessary personnel.