CHRISTUS Spohn Health System receives national awards for comprehensive stroke care

All three of CHRISTUS Spohn Health System’s rural hospitals are being recognized for excellence in stroke care by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. The national award, Get With The Guidelines – Stroke, is given to hospitals that have demonstrated excellence in stroke care. The recognition highlights...

How Clinical Labs Help Detect Outbreaks and Prevent Infectious Diseases

Pathologist Leilani Valdes, MD, MBA, FCAP, explains the role of PCR testing, early surveillance, and vaccine education in protecting community health. As respiratory and gastrointestinal viruses begin to rise during the fall and winter months, the role of clinical laboratories in public health becomes increasingly vital. Leilani Valdes, MD, MBA, FCAP, medical director of Regional Pathology Associates and chair of pathology and laboratory medicine at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas, offers a firsthand look at how local labs serve as both early warning systems and community health partners.

LHD board holds regular meeting

The Lavaca Hospital Board of Directors met in its regular meeting Monday evening with a brief agenda. The board approved medical staff applications submitted by LMC assistant chief of staff Dr. Morgan Heck. Approved for advancement from provisional courtesy staff was gastroenterologist Christina Awad, M.D. Applications for Michael Carrizal, D.O....

Town Talk continues health care series with DeTar CEO

The City of Victoria’s Town Talk podcast continued its two-part series on local hospitals with an episode featuring DeTar Healthcare System CEO Bernard Leger, who spoke about new specialty services, community outreach efforts and an upcoming partnership with Texas A&M University-Victoria. The episode highlighted DeTar’s investments in medical infrastructure...

Victoria County weighs final funding for Citizens ICU expansion

VICTORIA, Texas — Citizens Medical Center is nearing completion of its new intensive care unit, a project that began in April 2024. But before the expansion is finished, hospital leaders are asking Victoria County commissioners for final approval of $10 million in funding to cover remaining costs.

Spend a Night at One of The Most Haunted Hospitals in Texas

The paranormal is a topic that has always interested me. There are so many great places around our area that have some awesome paranormal claims, including Presidio La Bahia in Goliad, Texas, and the infamous Yorktown Memorial Hospital. You can even spend the night at the Presidio La Bahia in Goliad.

Spend a Night at One of The Most Haunted Hospitals in Texas

The paranormal is a topic that has always interested me. There are so many great places around our area that have some awesome paranormal claims, including Presidio La Bahia in Goliad, Texas, and the infamous Yorktown Memorial Hospital. You can even spend the night at the Presidio La Bahia in Goliad.

Spend a Night at One of The Most Haunted Hospitals in Texas

The paranormal is a topic that has always interested me. There are so many great places around our area that have some awesome paranormal claims, including Presidio La Bahia in Goliad, Texas, and the infamous Yorktown Memorial Hospital. You can even spend the night at the Presidio La Bahia in Goliad.

Victoria county's financial strength enables $21 million hospital upgrade

Spend a Night at One of The Most Haunted Hospitals in Texas

The paranormal is a topic that has always interested me. There are so many great places around our area that have some awesome paranormal claims, including Presidio La Bahia in Goliad, Texas, and the infamous Yorktown Memorial Hospital. You can even spend the night at the Presidio La Bahia in Goliad.

Mid-Cibolo Creek water quality training set for July 31 in Karnes City

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the Texas Water Resources Institute and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board will host a Texas Watershed Steward workshop focused on the Mid-Cibolo Creek watershed on July 31 in Karnes City. The free event will be held at the Karnes City Knights...

GCGV donates to regional children’s hospital

A San Patricio County-based company that has far-reaching impacts in the Coastal Bend recently made an effort to help a regional children’s hospital continue their mission of bringing joy to children amidst medical struggles. On July 3, Gregory-based Gulf Coast Growth Ventures presented representatives of Driscoll Children's Hospital in...

Concho Street Stormwater Grant Application Submitted, Funding Details Revealed

Headline: Concho Street Stormwater Grant Application Submitted, Funding Details Revealed. The Aransas County Navigation District (ACND), in collaboration with the City of Rockport and Aransas County, has successfully submitted an application for a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) grant to support the Concho Street stormwater pollution prevention program. The grant application outlines a total project cost estimated at approximately $992,000. The grant application was submitted by the June 27th deadline for the Clean Water Act Nonpoint Source Grant Program. It included letters of support from Aransas County and the City of Rockport. If approved, the project will receive nearly $595,000 in federal grant money.

Victoria Gains 2 New Doctors from DeTar’s Class of 2025

DeTar’s Family Medicine Residency Program just wrapped up its 2025 graduation ceremony, and eight brand new doctors are officially out in the world, ready to serve. After three years of training, rotating through specialties, and taking care of local patients at the Family Medicine Center, this team is more than ready for what’s next.

Victoria Gains 2 New Doctors from DeTar’s Class of 2025

DeTar’s Family Medicine Residency Program just wrapped up its 2025 graduation ceremony, and eight brand new doctors are officially out in the world, ready to serve. After three years of training, rotating through specialties, and taking care of local patients at the Family Medicine Center, this team is more than ready for what’s next.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital–Beeville unveils robotic surgery system

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital–Beeville introduced its new state-of-the-art robotic surgery system, the da Vinci Xi by Intuitive, during a blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 24. The event brought together community leaders and CHRISTUS Health staff to celebrate the latest advancement in local surgical care. The da Vinci Xi...

Want to help pets impacted by Texas flood? How to donate money, supplies

Donations are being collected to support Texas pets in the wake of catastrophic flooding.