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Two Surgeons at STHS Redefining the Future in the Surgical Field withTheir Leadership
Across operating rooms in the Rio Grande Valley, two surgeons are helping shape the future of medicine while redefining what leadership in surgery looks like. Dr. Sandra Esquivel and Dr. Krystha Cantu represent different generations, yet they share a commitment to precision, innovation, and compassionate patient care. With more than...
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DHR Health to host fair with screenings, health seminars
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health will hold its annual community health fair on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The health fair will offer free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, fibroscans, glucose, skin cancer and vision. Dr. Daniel Guerra with DHR Health invites the public […]
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3 cheapest US cities where retirement healthcare will not break you
Retirement planning often collapses into a single anxiety: will healthcare costs consume the budget before anything else gets a chance? For retirees willing to relocate, a handful of smaller U.S. metros offer a rare combination of low rents and below-average medical expenses that can stretch fixed incomes far beyond what coastal or Sun Belt hotspots... The post 3 cheapest US cities where retirement healthcare will not break you appeared first on The Daily Overview .
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7 hospitals in Rio Grande Valley make Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Seven hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley made the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. Approximately 5,400 general acute care hospitals across the U.S. were eligible for consideration in the list. From that pool, 2,600 hospitals met Forbes criteria. Ratings were based on four categories: outcomes, best practices, value and […]
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STHS Heart Celebrates 30 Years of Cardiovascular Excellence
On January 15, 1996, South Texas Health System (STHS) Heart—then named McAllen Heart Hospital—opened as one of the earliest freestanding cardiovascular facilities in the United States and the first dedicated heart hospital in Texas. The 60bed facility was founded to provide a progressive setting for the diagnosis and...
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Superhero window washers surprise patients at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Edinburg
Professional window washers on Tuesday dressed up as superheroes to surprise patients at Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg. The window washers rappelled down the outside of the building dressed as Spider-Man, Batman and other iconic heroes. “Our incredible window-washing team at Driscoll Children’s Hospital dressed up as...
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Cancer Survivor Charts a Compassion‑Driven Path in Nursing
Yaritza A. Moreno is already laying the foundation for a career rooted in compassion, resilience and service. She is currently working toward an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), completing prerequisite and required coursework before officially entering the nursing program at South Texas College. Moreno’s decision to pursue nursing is deeply...
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STHS Heart Celebrates 650th Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Since opening 30 years ago as one of the first cardiovascular hospitals in the United States, South Texas Health System (STHS) Heart has expanded its services to provide innovative solutions to help Rio Grande Valley residents maintain their heart health. But the facility’s dedication to high quality, compassionate care extends...
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STHS Heart Awarded Five‑Star Recognition for Superior Pacemaker Procedures
A steady, regular heartbeat is vital for maintaining blood circulation, ensuring consistent, efficient delivery of oxygen and other essential nutrients to tissues throughout the body while ensuring overall cardiovascular care. In the United States, more than 14 million people have heart rhythm disorders, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
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Pharr EMS Expands Prehospital Care with TRAUMAGEL, First in Rio Grande Valley
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr is proud to announce that Pharr EMS has introduced TRAUMAGEL into its emergency medical response system, becoming the first EMS service in the Rio Grande Valley and south of Houston to use this innovative, life-saving technology.TRAUMAGEL is a plant-based hemostatic gel designed to control moderate to severe bleeding in seconds. Applied directly to a wound, the gel conforms to the injury site to rapidly control bleeding, helping stabilize patients until they receive advanced medical care. It is supplied in a 30 mL sterile prefilled syringe, requires no preparation, and is easy to apply ...
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New state hospital unit being built in Harlingen to hold high-risk Valley patients
HARLINGEN — At any given time, up to 2,000 people deemed high-risk or who are found incompetent to stand trial in court wait to be committed to a state psychiatric hospital for treatment, state Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa said. The post New state hospital unit being built in Harlingen to hold high-risk Valley patients appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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Reaccreditation Supports STHS’ Commitment to Developing the RGV’s Next Generation of Physicians
To combat the critical physician shortages across the medically underserved communities of the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas Health System (STHS) launched the STHS GME Consortium in 2022 to help recruit, educate and retain the four-county region’s next generation of physicians. Earlier this month, STHS’ Graduate Medical Education (GME)...
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Planned Parenthood adds rainbow crosswalks at south Texas clinics
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Planned Parenthood staff and volunteers gathered at the two South Texas clinics on Thursday to create a rainbow crosswalk. The crosswalks were created at the San Antonio and Harlingen clinics as an act of resistance after Gov. Greg Abbott enforced roadway safety guidelines that prohibit art from being on roadways across Texas, including rainbow crosswalks.
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STC Faculty Member Serves as National Voice for Pharmacy Technicians
An advocate for pharmacy technicians nationwide, South Texas College faculty member Roger Rodriguez was recently appointed to a national committee that helps shape education standards and professional development for future generations in the field. With 15 years of teaching experience, the STC alumnus’ involvement in the Pharmacy Technician Society, a...
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STHS McAllen Opens $12 Million Neuro ICU
Frequently complex in nature, brain and spinal cord injuries and illnesses require specialized care for a patient’s successful recovery. A relatively recent innovation in modern medicine, a neurological intensive care unit (neuro ICU) allows highly trained physicians and staff to provide specialized expertise, including neuroprotective care, to patients requiring round-the-clock medical attention.
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DHR Health Transplant Institute successfully performed 101 kidney transplants in 2025
EDINBURG, Texas - DHR Health Transplant Institute successfully performed 101 kidney transplants in 2025, the highest number in a calendar year since the Institute opened in 2017. Dr. Manish Singh, CEO of DHR Health, said the accomplishment underscores the level of high-quality, advanced medical care that is available in the...
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STHS Named Among America’s Best for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is significantly on the rise in the United States, driven by the demand for shorter recovery, less pain and improved patient outcomes following a surgical procedure. Nearly 100 million surgeries are performed annually in the U.S, according to the National Institutes of Health, with robotic-assisted surgery now...
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DHR Health, City of Brownsville, unveil expansion plans for DHR Health Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The City of Brownsville and DHR Health Brownsville have entered into a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement to add approximately 14,000 square feet to the city’s newest hospital - DHR Health Brownsville. In addition to expanding bricks and mortar, DHR will enhance medical services in the Emergency...