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DHR Health Recertified for Advanced Hip & Knee Replacements
EDINBURG, Texas – DHR Health has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, reaffirming its commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care to the Rio Grande Valley. The recertification recognizes DHR Health’s continued compliance with The Joint Commission’s rigorous standards...
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DHR Health Brownsville to offer better services for vascular diseases
BROWNSVILLE — The clogging of the arteries, the veins and the capillaries is a serious health issue that can cause major life changes and surgeries in many parts of the body. The post DHR Health Brownsville to offer better services for vascular diseases appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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ER 24/7 Brownsville – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Aug. 6th
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and its Bienvenidos Committee are excited to announce the Grand Opening of ER 24/7 Brownsville today, August 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This celebration will take place at 449 E. Alton Gloor Blvd in Brownsville, Texas. Serving Brownsville and the surrounding...
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DHR Health To Add Advanced Vascular Care Services to Its Brownsville Multispecialty Clinic
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Beginning August 31, 2026, patients living in the lower Rio Grande Valley, will have access to advanced vascular surgical services at the DHR Health Brownsville Multispecialty Clinic, located next to its hospital, DHR Health Brownsville, at 4770 N. Expressway. Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez will provide these services, specializing in peripheral arterial disease, limb salvage, carotid artery disease, aneurysmal disease, dialysis access, venous disorders, and vascular trauma.
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New $17M Tropical Texas construction project planned in Harlingen
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health is working on constructing a more than $17 million facility in Harlingen to increase services in the area. The post New $17M Tropical Texas construction project planned in Harlingen appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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Driscoll Children’s Hospital RGV expands critical care services
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A newly renovated pediatric intensive care unit is now open at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. The $9 million investment marks a new milestone for the facility, allowing healthcare leaders to treat more patients in critical care. The money will go toward adding 15 new beds and other […]
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South Texas Health System Heart Grants Patient’s Wedding Wish
McALLEN, Texas – Demonstrating its commitment to putting the heart in South Texas Health System (STHS) Heart, the facility recently transformed a patient’s postponed wedding into an unforgettable celebration after unexpected health challenges disrupted the couple’s plans. On Friday, July 31, 2026, love and resilience took center...
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DHR Health Launches Support Group for Heart Health and Healing
EDINBURG, Texas – If you have undergone open-heart surgery and are looking to connect with others who understand the recovery journey, the DHR Health Cardiac and Open-Heart Support Group invites you to attend its monthly meetings. The group meets on the second Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital, located at 5403 Doctors Drive in Edinburg.
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Texas medical center to cut ribbon on advanced surgical institute
Harlingen (Texas) Medical Center is set to cut the ribbon on its advanced surgical institute on Aug. 6. The Advanced Surgical Institute at HMC will provide endoscopic, general, orthopedic and urology procedures, according to a July 31 news release from Harlingen Medical Center. The center will feature a da Vinci...
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Valley specialist works at same hospital that cared for her as a premature baby
A Rio Grande Valley medical professional is giving back to the smallest of patients. Ruth Frias is passionate about being a specialized speech pathologist and working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. Her life and career have come full circle. She is now...
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Valley doctor weighs in on new cholesterol pill
Diabetes is common in the Rio Grande Valley, and doctors say that puts people at higher risk of having high cholesterol. The FDA approved a pill, called Lipfendra, which helps the liver remove bad cholesterol from the blood. At first, the medicine was available as an injection but has recently been made available in pill form.
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Family Dentist in McAllen, TX Focuses on Long-Term Wellness
July 22, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Access to routine oral healthcare remains a cornerstone of overall physical health, yet many households delay regular checkups due to concerns over comfort, cost, and communication with healthcare providers. In expanding population centers across the Rio Grande Valley, residents frequently look for a dependable dentist in McAllen, TX, capable of addressing the needs of children, adults, and seniors within a single location. Managing diverse oral health requirements across different age groups requires an approach centered on clear dialogue, thorough evaluations, and long-term continuity of care. Families seeking preventative checkups, routine hygiene care, or restorative treatments benefit when clinical decisions are grounded in patient history and consistent monitoring. Sincera Family Dental addresses these regional needs by prioritizing direct patient communication, clear treatment options, and practical preventive strategies suited for local households.
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Valley Baptist Brownsville unveils new stroke care equipment
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Health care leaders joined at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville to celebrate a new program and equipment designed to treat stroke patients. The facility’s new bi-plane imaging equipment will help specialists treat stroke patients more effectively and safely. With the help of the equipment, the facility’s new thrombectomy program will […]
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Valley cities qualify for the Blue Zones community health project
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A global initiative to make healthier choices easier and more accessible for communities is one step closer to coming to the Rio Grande Valley. The founder of Blue Zones, Dan Buettner, discovered five regions around the world where people were living better and longer lives than anyone else on the planet. […]
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STHS Heart Ranks Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Care
McALLEN, Texas – Every year, more than 800,000 people in the United States suffer a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an event that occurs approximately every 40 seconds. A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), occurs when blood flow to...
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STHS’ Freestanding ERs Earn National Recognition for High-Quality Resuscitation Care
Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, abruptly cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. It can strike anyone, at any age, often without warning. Nearly 88% of sudden cardiac arrests occur in private residences, according to...
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Wesolowski: We've got to start working on the non-medical drivers of health
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Jaime Wesolowski, president and CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, has described the general state of health in the Rio Grande Valley. It does not look good, he said, in a short video. “If you go to the Rio Grande Valley and you look...