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Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com   A major new desalination project proposed for the Texas Rio Grande Valley could reshape the region’s water future, bringing a drought-resistant supply to one of the fastest-growing and most water-stressed areas in the country. The project is expected to cost around $1 billion and will be privately funded through the RGV-Desal partnership. US Desalination LLC and IDE Technologies recently announced the formation of RGV-Desal, LLC,  a  joint  venture  that will design, develop and operate a 50 million gallon per day marine desalination facility. The plant,…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Hidalgo County health officials say syphilis cases have more than doubled this year. Cases jumped from about 46 last year to more than 100 so far this year. The county’s health authority expects the numbers to keep climbing. “We believe that by the end of the year our syphilis rate in the Valley is going to increase by over 300%,” Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez said. “Those are alarming numbers.” Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can be treated. According to the Mayo Clinic, the disease starts…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By: Karen Lucero Hidalgo County health officials say syphilis cases have more than doubled this year. Cases jumped from about 46 last year to more than 100 so far this year. The county’s health authority expects the numbers to keep climbing. “We believe that by the end of the year our syphilis rate in the Valley is going to increase by over 300%,” Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez said. “Those are alarming numbers.” Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can be treated. Testing and treatment are available…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas — Jake Margo Jr. stood in the triage room at Starr County Memorial Hospital explaining why a person with persistent fever who could be treated with over-the-counter medication didn’t need to be admitted to the emergency room. “We’re going to take care of the sickest patients first,” Margo, a family medicine physician, said. It’s not like there was space on that June afternoon anyway. A small monitor on the wall pulsed with the vitals of current patients, who filled the ER. An ambulance idled outside in…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from The project, backed by a $15 million state appropriation, will span four stories and 64,000 square feet, serving as a hub for clinical training, research and academic programs.University leaders say the investment is about more than just a building—it’s about addressing long-standing gaps in care. And for a region that has historically faced challenges with access to health care and retaining medical professionals, the goal is to train providers locally—so they stay local.”This partnership is now becoming a reality in a way that will directly impact how we train physicians…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from A major investment in the Rio Grande Valley is taking shape, as leaders break ground on a new medical research and education center.The University of Houston and DHR Health officially broke ground this week on a new facility in McAllen designed to expand access to care and train the next generation of health care professionals in one of Texas’ fastest-growing regions.The project, backed by a $15 million state appropriation, will span four stories and 64,000 square feet, serving as a hub for clinical training, research and academic programs.University leaders say…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Steve Taylor and Daniela Capistran, Reporters MCALLEN, Texas – DHR Health and the University of Houston held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new medical research and education center on April 23, 2026.  The center will be built on the DHR campus on the south side of Dove Avenue in McAllen.  The two institutions said their collaboration represents a milestone investment that will expand health education programs and improve access to care in one of Texas’ most rapidly growing and high-demand regions.  The speakers were Renu Khator, president of UH, Dr.…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Superior HealthPlan now has 14 Foster Care Centers of Excellence in Texas HARLINGEN, Texas, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Superior HealthPlan (“Superior”), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a Centene company (NYSE: CNC), has designated Cute Pediatrics as the 14th provider in Texas to be named a Foster Care Center of Excellence. With locations in Brownsville and Harlingen, this is the first provider in the Rio Grande Valley to earn the distinction for providing quality program initiatives that support the foster care community. On March 10, 2026, Superior HealthPlan…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Steve Taylor and Daniela Capistran, Reporters MCALLEN, Texas – DHR Health and the University of Houston held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new medical research and education center on April 23, 2026.  The center will be build on the DHR campus on the south side of Dove Avenue in McAllen.  The two institutions said their collaboration represents a milestone investment that will expand health education programs and improve access to care in one of Texas’ most rapidly growing and high-demand regions.  The speakers were Renu Khator, president of UH, Dr.…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from The future of health care in the Rio Grande Valley moved forward as the University of Houston and DHR Health broke ground on a new medical research and education center — a milestone investment that will expand health education programs and improve access to care in one of Texas’ most rapidly growing and high-demand regions. “This groundbreaking symbolizes the start of an exciting new chapter for the Fertitta College of Medicine, while expanding the role of the College of Pharmacy. We are honored to partner with DHR Health, whose vibrant…