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University Of Houston And DHR Break Ground On $15 Million Medical Training Center In McAllen
The Rio Grande Valley continues to make strides toward transforming healthcare education and clinical services with an exciting new development: the University of Houston, in collaboration with DHR Health, has officially broken ground on a cutting-edge medical research and education center in McAllen, Texas. This ambitious project, backed by a $15 million investment from the state of Texas, is poised to address critical shortages of specialized medical professionals in the region while expanding opportunities for advanced clinical training and research within the local community.
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STC alum Crystal Zuniga Turns Health Crises into a Calling in Pharmacy Education
After facing a life-threatening heart complication as a teenager and a breast cancer diagnosis in her early 20s, South Texas College alumna Crystal Zuniga turned those experiences into a career in health care and pharmacy education. Now a faculty member at her alma mater, she uses those challenges to guide...
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DHR Health and University of Houston break ground on McAllen medical research center
DHR Health and the University of Houston broke ground Thursday on a new medical research and education center in McAllen. The four-story, 64,000-square-foot, will be located at 1212 E. Dove Avenue in McAllen. It will expand health education programs and improve access to care in the Rio Grande Valley, according to a news release.
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Heart of the Valley: Weslaco diabetes clinic introduces AI system to streamline patient care
A Weslaco clinic is using artificial intelligence to help diabetes patients manage their care and reduce time spent on paperwork. Valley Diabetes and Endocrinology in Weslaco introduced a new AI system named Rita. She helps patients check in, update information, and navigate their care. Dr. Eduardo Luna is a partner...
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STHS Wound Healing Center Earns Center of Distinction Designation from Healogics®
EDINBURG, Texas – Chronic wounds are a silent epidemic in the United States, often going unrecognized until severe complications arise. Each year, an estimated 10.5 Americans are affected by hard-to-heal wounds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with increasing rates of diabetes obesity and an aging population continuing to escalate the problem.
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10,000 surgeries later: Driscoll hits milestone two years after opening in RGV
Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley is observing a milestone in patient care and treatment that has aided in expanding health care access in a region that’s historically been under-resourced. The post 10,000 surgeries later: Driscoll hits milestone two years after opening in RGV appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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Texas physician indicted for selling prescriptions
A Texas physician has been indicted on charges of operating a cash-only clinic in Houston to sell prescriptions for controlled substances, the Justice Department said in an April 2 news release. James Robles, MD, of Weslaco, Texas, allegedly conspired to illegally prescribe oxycodone, hydrocodone and carisoprodol to “crew leaders” who...
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DHR Health Welcomes Double Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez
EDINBURG, Texas – DHR Health, one of the largest physician-owned hospital systems in the United States, and the largest healthcare provider in the Rio Grande Valley, is delighted to welcome Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez to its esteemed group of physicians. Gonzalez is double board-certified in general surgery and vascular surgery and will specialize in peripheral arterial disease, limb salvage, carotid artery disease, aneurysmal disease, dialysis access, venous disorders, and vascular trauma.
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Texas Valley Coastal Bend VA Wins Best Patient Experience Award
VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System in Harlingen has been awarded the 2025 Veterans Health Administration Customer Experience Award for Best Patient Experience Award for facility complexity level 2. This national recognition honors VATVCBHCS demonstrating the Under Secretary for Health’s Veterans First priority by delivering exceptional patient experiences and exemplifying VHA’s mission to build trust, improve access and provide high‑quality, veteran‑centered care.
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Valley cities team up to plan for future water needs
As the Rio Grande Valley looks toward future water needs, cities are teaming up to plan ahead. The Rio Grande Valley Special Utility Agency is set to hold its first meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The new agency includes the mayors of Mercedes, San Benito, Weslaco and Raymondville. The...
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Driscoll selects first pediatric residents in Rio Grande Valley
Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley has officially selected its inaugural pediatric residency cohort, which is scheduled to begin the program July 1. The post Driscoll selects first pediatric residents in Rio Grande Valley appeared first on MyRGV.com .
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STHS and Prominence Health provide diabetes prevention lessons for nearly 100 PSJA ISD elementary students
The number of children diagnosed with diabetes continues to rise across the United States. Currently, about 364,000 children and adolescents are living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Type 1 diabetes, sometimes known as juvenile diabetes, is most...
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Remarkable Women: Dr. Sandy Magallan restoring the gift of sound
MCALLEN, TX (ValleyCentral) — As we celebrate remarkable women across the Valley, ValleyCentral is putting the spotlight on one local doctor who has helped countless people get back a sense we often take for granted. “I’m very humbled that they have their trust in me and trusting their hearing journey in my hands and it […]
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DHR Health to Host Headache Symposium to Address Gap in Neurological Care, March 28th
EDINBURG, Texas – In the United States, headaches remain a common health concern, affecting approximately one in six Americans. Migraines, a type of headache, are the second leading cause of years lived with disability nationwide. In the Rio Grande Valley, limited availability of headache specialists, combined with a lack of resources for diagnosis and management, contributes to underdiagnosis and undertreatment of this important pathology. In these cases, primary care providers play a critical role in recognizing symptoms, initiating treatment, and connecting patients with specialized care when needed.