2019-06-24 22:10
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HARLINGEN – In an effort to support the health and well-being of our community, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen will serve as a registration and distri… Read More
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2019-06-24 21:43
Dr. John Thomas, UTRGV associate professor of Biology, led a tour of his research laboratory, during the third annual Progress Meeting of the Western Gulf Center of Excellence for Vector-Bor… Read More
2019-06-20 22:54
Students from Valley Baptist School of Vocational Nursing collected 1,021 boxes of cereal to benefit the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley during the Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive held f… Read More
2019-06-20 16:12
Pictured (Left to right): Paola Lopez, Marketing Manager, Mission Regional Medical Center and April Chapa, Senior Community Development Manager, American Cancer SocietyMega Doctor News
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2019-06-13 18:55
Featured: A Bell 407 rotor (helicopter) ambulance, named Air Med 1, is the newest addition to the fleet of ground and air emergency medical transportation services being provided to South Te… Read More
2019-06-11 19:01
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HARLINGEN – Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen is once again leading a community effort to provide area children… Read More
2019-06-05 22:29
By Roberto H. Gonzalez
As originally published in Mega Doctor News newsprint edition May 2019
Dr. Frank O. Vélez has joined the practice of Márquez & Villarreal… Read More
2019-06-04 21:22
Dr. Ameer Hassan had breaking news of a procedure that has probably never been done before
By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
As originally published in Mega Doctor News newsprint edition May 20… Read More
2019-06-04 21:07
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Michael J. Darrouzet, the long-time chief executive of the Dallas County Medical Society, will be the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s)… Read More
2019-06-03 22:02
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(Mission, TX) June 3, 2019 – The Rehab Center at Mission Regional Medical Center has been issued CARF Accreditation for their Comprehensive Integrated Inpatien… Read More
2019-06-03 12:00
By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
As originally published in Mega Doctor News newsprint edition May 2019
It was Marissa Castañeda, Senior VP at DHR Health who initiated the ceremony in p… Read More
2019-06-02 12:00
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AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services Commission today announced the first-everInnovators in Aging award recipients who have made positive impacts on the li… Read More
2019-06-01 14:00
Nurses practice taking blood pressure and collecting medical history with a traditional human patient simulator system. Its face is completely inexpressive, and its lips do not move when it… Read More
2019-06-01 13:00
CDC recommends two doses of chickenpox vaccine for children, adolescents, and adults who have never had chickenpox and were never vaccinated. Children are routinely recommended to receive th… Read More
2019-05-31 22:04
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HARLINGEN – As school children head into summer vacation and families plan annual road trips and summer activities, Valley Baptist Health System is encouraging loca… Read More
2019-05-31 14:00
Sandra Esquivel, MD, and Mario R. Anzaldua, MD
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Two Rio Grande Valley physicians were reconfirmed to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Counci… Read More
2019-05-31 12:00
Noncardiac thoracic surgeon joins Drs. Márquez & Villarreal Medical Group
By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
As originally published in Mega Doctor News newsprint edition May 2019… Read More
2019-05-30 14:00
U.S. measles outbreak hits the highest mark in 25 years. MMR vaccine is 93 percent effective at preventing measles
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From January 1 to May 17, 2019, 880** individual cases… Read More
2019-05-30 13:00
Griselda Muñoz walked the stage on May 10, 2019, to get her master’s degree at the TSC Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville. She is always proud of such a great accomplishment… Read More
2019-05-29 18:44
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By Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., Director of NINDS
May is Stroke Awareness Month—a good opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made in stroke preventi… Read More
2019-05-29 18:36
James Stansel, Senator John Cornyn, and Michael Carrier Mega Doctor News
Washington – During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on drug pricing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-T… Read More
2019-05-29 18:19
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By Jennifer Berghom
McAllen, Texas – Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and dean of the… Read More
2019-05-28 21:07
South Texas College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program celebrated its 20th anniversary by graduating 19 students at a special pinning ceremony May 21.
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2019-05-28 18:53
Dr. Don R. Read is the 2019 TMA Distinguished Service Award recipient. Mega Doctor News
When Don R. Read, MD, decided to become a physician, he didn’t dream of rising to the pinnacl… Read More
2019-05-24 22:01
The UTRGV School of Nursing on May 23 welcomed eight students from the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District who are prospective UTRGV nursing students enrolled in Project HEAL2 (… Read More
2019-05-23 21:56
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In other meeting proceedings, the Regents authorized UTRGV to accept a conditional gift of an approximately 10.5-acre tract of land located near the northwest corner of I… Read More
2019-05-23 21:48
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Austin, Texas – The University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved the planning process for a new graduate d… Read More
2019-05-22 21:48
MRMC was one of 855 hospitals across the United States awarded an A in the Spring 2019 update of grades and has received an A rating twice consecutively. To see MRMC’s full grade detai… Read More
2019-05-21 22:12
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BROWNSVILLE – Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville is celebrating National Emergency Medical Services Week May 19-25, recognizing the men and women who commit… Read More
2019-05-21 19:47
Pictured: Students and counselors from IDEA San Juan College Prep and Mission ISD share their roles in helping to fight the opioid crisis. Photo for last week’s “National Prevent… Read More
2019-05-21 18:30
Photo caption: (Left to right) Adriana Cotal, Food Services Manager; Roy Rios, Certified Coding Specialist, Health Information Management; and Len Al Blakely, Food Services Director enjoy so… Read More
2019-05-20 22:18
(From left) Manny Vela, CEO for Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen and Valley Baptist Health System; Becky Stirzaker, Chief Human Resources Officer for Valley Baptist-Harlingen and Sout… Read More
2019-05-20 17:30
Diana L. Fite, MDMega Doctor News
Houston emergency physician Diana L. Fite, MD, is elected the new president-elect of the Texas Medical Association (TMA). The TMA House of Dele… Read More
2019-05-17 18:13
Mission Chamber says it will provide students with school-relateditems
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Mission, TX – The Greater Mission Chamber of Comm… Read More
2019-05-17 17:02
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Healthcare in SouthTexas is being transformed in an exceptional way. This time DHR Health announced that they have become the first hospital south of San Antonio to… Read More
2019-05-17 15:47
Pictured in the center, Manny Vela, CEO of Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen and Valley Baptist Health System. Flanked by UTRGV President Dr. Guy H. Bailey and Dr. Kelly Scrivner Vice… Read More
2019-05-16 21:30
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HARLINGEN – For the last 70 years, the month of May has served as Mental Health Month, bringing with it increased awareness of b… Read More
2019-05-15 19:59
Program teaches bystanders how to assist in an emergency before help arrives
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The City of Mission Fire Department is hosting a course called “STOP THE BLEED.&rdqu&hell…Read More
2019-05-10 21:46
IBC Bank Will Match All Donations Dollar for Dollar
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LAREDO, Texas – IBC Bank and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are teaming up once again… Read More
2019-05-09 22:52
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AUSTIN – Texas leaders have joined forces to encourage all Texans to wear pink Tuesday, May 14, in support of Texas women during National Women’s Health… Read More
2019-05-08 20:45
FAST 5K Run/WALK – Saturday, May 11th to benefit Stroke Awareness
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Brownsville, TX – The Third Annual FAST 5K Run/Walk to benefit stroke awareness and preve… Read More
2019-05-07 21:29
Making sure you get every penny you deserve
Jesse Gonzalez, AttorneyMega Doctor News
Figuring out how much your accident injuries are worth is a critical aspect of any personal injury… Read More
2019-05-06 19:09
…the gift of a mammogram screening
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In the fight against breast cancer, early detection is the best protection. And in honor of moms throughout the Valley, Missi… Read More
2019-05-03 21:31
City of McAllen well on its way to getting residents on the right track
Last year, Mayor Darling hosted a dinner free and open to the community, in which he, as the chef, helped demonstra… Read More
2019-05-02 12:00
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New Universal Flu Vaccine Could Help Stop Flu Season
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is on a quest to develop a vaccine… Read More
2019-05-01 21:10
Dr. Manish Singh, DHR Health’s Chief Executive Officer. Photo by Roberto Hugo GonzalezMega Doctor News
Edinburg, TX – As of May 1, 2019, DHR Health is functioning as a Level 1… Read More
2019-05-01 14:00
University professor hoping program brings attention to brain health
Dr. Gladys Maestre (standing, at right), a UTRGV professor of neuroscience and human genetics and director of the UTRG… Read More
2019-05-01 13:00
American Heart Association celebrates Move More Month in April, urges people to sit less.
Physical movement is essential for your heart.Mega Doctor News
AWith the recent news that even… Read More
2019-04-30 16:00
DHR Health Neuroscience Institute Offering Comprehensive Neuroscience Care
By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
As originally published in Mega Doctor News newsprint edition April 2019
On March… Read More
2019-04-30 13:00
Dean Dr. Leonel Vela addressing students of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo schools.Mega Doctor News
San Juan – As part of National Doctor’s Day, which will be celebrated March 30, P… Read More
2019-04-29 14:00
Adopting heart-healthy habits, understanding risk and rarely using aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among recommendations.
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New Orleans — The cho… Read More
2019-04-29 12:00
Li-Yu Mitchell, MDThe bottom line: Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection. Commonly known as “lockjaw,” tetanus causes painful muscle spasms in the jaw, neck, and stomach… Read More
2019-04-28 13:00
Trainees include certified nurse assistants, registered nurses, therapists, and more
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By Amanda Sotelo
Texas State Technical College and Valley Regional Medical Cent… Read More
2019-04-28 12:00
Working to reduce premature adult deaths in Harris County are UTHealth’s Stacy A. Drake, PhD, MPH, RN; and IFS’s Dwayne A. Wolf, MD, PhD. Credit: Photo by Desmond Bostick/IFS
Meg… Read More
2019-04-27 13:00
The presence of animals during therapy sessions has a positive effect on the social behavior of patients who suffer from acquired brain injuries. Credit: Image: REHAB BaselMega Doctor News… Read More
2019-04-27 13:00
Suggests infiltrating local culture with Dr. Esselstyn plant-baseddiet book
Dr. Michael Eisen is a General Family Medicine physician from Harlingen and specializes in Sports Medicine… Read More
2019-04-26 20:00
Turns out that relationships are the secret to keeping calm and carrying on
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Brigham Young University (BYU) psychology professor Wendy Birmingh… Read More
2019-04-26 17:41
They spread easily through sneezing and coughing
Arathi A. Shah MDMega Doctor News
By Sean Price
Mumps spreads easily through sneezing and coughing, or just touching infected… Read More
2019-04-24 16:44
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Alvogen, Inc, has issued a voluntary nationwide recall because of faulty product labeling on some of the transdermal patches from the… Read More
2019-04-23 19:37
Each year Red Ball receives generous support from the physician community to make a difference in stroke education and research.Mega Doctor News
Rio Grande Valley – The Fifth Annual… Read More
2019-04-16 16:37
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SAN JUAN – The PSJA Early College High School Happenings Newsletter Team recently advanced to the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) National C… Read More
2019-04-16 16:37
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SAN JUAN – The PSJA Early College High School Happenings Newsletter Team recently advanced to the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) National C… Read More
2019-04-13 14:17
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EDINBURG – Local health authorities report that five of 18 cases under investigation have been confirmed as mumps by one or… Read More
2019-04-12 20:06
All 44 schools prepared with Emergency Response Teams to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths… Read More
2019-04-11 20:41
Laredo Womens Forum Panel Left to Right: Elmo Lopez Jr., Dr. Ellen Baker, Dr. Enrique F. Benavides Jr., Dr. Marissa R. Gonzalez.Mega Doctor News
LAREDO, Texas – On April 10 the Lare… Read More
2019-04-11 17:14
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)
WASHINGTON – Yesterday U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Protect Act, legislation from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) that… Read More
2019-04-10 21:25
South Texas Health System unveiled a “Wall of Heroes” at McAllen Medical Center this morning to honor organ donors and their families. A “Donate Life” flag was also r… Read More
2019-04-10 15:15
Dr. John H. Krouse (seated, at left), UTRGV executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, recently welcomed Dr. Subhash C. Chauhan, Ph.D. (seated, at… Read More
2019-04-08 17:07
Mission working closely with county on infection control methods
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Mission, TX – The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services D… Read More
2019-04-05 02:33
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EDINBURG – Local health authorities report one confirmed case of the mumps and five possible mumps cases that are under investigation.
Mumps is a contagious virus… Read More
2019-04-03 16:28
Melissa Cienega (left) and Michelle Leon display the two sets of pig lungs they will use to educate students on the dangers of smoking. The lungs on the left are normal healthy lungs, and th… Read More
2019-03-29 13:00
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Mega Doctor News met Dr. Ameer Hassan right after he moved to Harlingen in 2012. He is a triple board-certified neurologist specializing in stroke, neurocritical care, an… Read More
2019-03-29 13:00
Students from the UTRGV School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and Physician Assistant Studies Program in the College of Health Professions, work on a case study Friday, March 1, as part of… Read More
2019-03-29 12:00
Worldwide renown physician says that heart disease can be reversed adopting a plant-based diet
By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
As originally published by Mega Doctor News in its newspri… Read More
2019-03-28 20:40
South Texas College’s Nursing and Allied Health campus will be hosting its open house March 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Mega Doctor News
McAllen, Texas – South Texas College&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-03-28 18:01
Professional Research Consultants Recognizes Industry’s Best at Annual Conference
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Mission, Texas – Mission Regional Medical Center was recently recognized… Read More
2019-03-28 13:00
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McAllen, TX – McAllen Medical Center, part of the South Texas Health System (STHS), is the first hospital in Hidalgo County designated as a Level II Trauma Center w… Read More
2019-03-27 13:00
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Journal Report
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Study Highlights:Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest was the third leadi… Read More
2019-03-27 12:00
His work, with a team of highly specialized physicians, shows a statistically significant reduction of deaths and more patients going home.
By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez
As originally publi… Read More
2019-03-26 13:00
Polio would paralyze children’s muscles, so they had to be in “iron lungs” like this one to breathe.Mega Doctor News
The bottom line: Polio, a disease that once terrifie… Read More
2019-03-25 13:00
27th annual event includes education credits for doctors, healthcare providers April 26-27
Dr. Robert Sepulveda, Internal Medicine Physician in Weslaco, is serving as chair of the 27th An… Read More
2019-03-24 13:00
Dr. Miguel Zabalgoitia, Cardiologist, is a specialist who treats patients with heart-related conditions at the South Heart Clinic in Weslaco. Dr. Zabalgoitia was recently re-certified in ech… Read More
2019-03-23 14:00
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E-Cigarettes Can Also Harm Your Heart, Researchers Say
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Researchers at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita sa… Read More
2019-03-22 14:00
Cardiovascular Screenings Uncover Two Cases of Diabetes and Significant Levels of High Cholesterol in Middle Schoolers
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2019-03-22 13:00
AbleChair is the revolutionary therapeutic wheelchair aimed at improving the lives of millions
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Hudson, NH – Advanced Fitness Components is p… Read More
2019-03-21 18:21
Topic is pharmacies and physicians developing method filtering out fraudulent prescriptions
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2019-03-21 17:10
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2019-03-21 16:28
Jocelyn Castillo, born at 24 weeks at Valley Regional Medical Center, returns to the hospital’s NICU where she shared her first birthday with nurse Daniela Valdez, BSN, RN.Mega Doctor… Read More
2019-03-15 23:23
Thelma Chiaka with (l. to r.) relative Ebere Ofor, Dr. Ziad Haidar-Perinatologist who delivered the babies and Dr. Israel Simchowit-Neonatologist , both on staff at The Woman’s Hospita… Read More
2019-03-15 14:56
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Newswise — DALLAS, TX – March is National Athletic Training Month, an opportunity to spread awareness of the impact athle… Read More
2019-03-13 23:24
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McAllen, Texas – The University of Texas School of Medicine is expanding its research endeavors-and taking UTRGV one step closer to becoming an Emergi… Read More
2019-03-13 19:12
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The tobacco endgame – ending tobacco use and nicotine addiction in the U.S. – is within sight. About 14 percent of people… Read More
2019-03-13 15:48
Dr. Juan Padilla, neurosurgeon and Chair of the DHR Health Neuroscience Institute. Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez.Mega Doctor News
On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, the DHR Health Neuroscienc… Read More
2019-03-06 22:11
A professional phlebotomist by trade, Laura Singleterry (center) recalls the career journey that eventually brought her to South Texas College for good. Mega Doctor News
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2019-03-05 21:00
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Happy National Consumer Protection Week! Now’s a great time to brush up on your Medicare rights and protections, and take action to protect your identity.
Here a… Read More
2019-03-01 23:29
Volunteer, give blood, learning lifesaving skills or donate to #Help1Family on American Red Cross Giving Day
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Harlingen, Texas – March is Red Cross Month, and the… Read More
2019-03-01 13:00
Dr. Rachel GelmanMega Doctor News
As originally published by Mega Doctor News in its newsprint edition February 2019
The procedure of cornea transplantation, especially the one that re… Read More
2019-02-28 14:00
Researchers hope to develop test that could detect early changes in blood flow to heart
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Dr. Alexander T. Limkakeng Jr.
Newswise — DURHAM, N.C. – A… Read More
2019-02-28 13:00
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New York-Presbyterian cardiologists offer 10 simple ways to improve your heart health.
When you’re looking for tips to protect your heart, who better to ask than… Read More
PSJA ISD Alumna, Pre-Med Student Provides Health Care Services To Children In The Dominican Republic
2019-02-27 14:00
Adaylin Alvarez recently spent part of her winter vacation serving children and families in the Dominican Republic. She is a PSJA Southwest Early College High School alumna and a current Uni… Read More
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