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Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from A major investment in the future of health care in the Rio Grande Valley will take shape Thursday, April 23, as the University of Houston and DHR Health Hospital System break ground on a new medical research and education center designed to strengthen the region’s health care workforce, expand access to care and advance community-focused medical training. Rendering courtesy of DHR HealthMega Doctor News- Advertisement -McALLEN, Texas – A major investment in the future of health care in the Rio Grande Valley will take shape Thursday, April 23, as the…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Heat-related illnesses are often preventable, but without early recognition and timely treatment, they can quickly turn life-threatening. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor NewsAs extreme summer temperatures return to the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas Health System (STHS) is encouraging residents to stay safe by raising awareness about the prevention of heat-related illnesses.With residents already experiencing oppressive heat ahead of the official start of summer on June 20, individuals are urged to prioritize heat safety and recognize the warning signs of heat-related illness to help prevent serious, potentially life-threatening complications.“Heat-related illnesses can…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Daisy Yuhas This story is part of a series by Public Health Watch and MyRGV.com. Puente News Collaborative is a partner in this collaboration. MCALLEN, Texas — When neuroscientist Kelsey Baker hears the low buzz of planes over her home in the Rio Grande Valley, she grabs her dog and hurries indoors. The drone means the crop-dusters are back, spraying pesticides over the citrus, melon and other crops that surround her planned community. Baker is an assistant professor and assistant dean at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Each year, World Donor Day offers a special occasion for communities to come together and recognize the critical importance of voluntary blood donation. In the Rio Grande Valley, residents have a valuable opportunity to make a direct and life-saving impact by donating blood at a mobile blood drive hosted by Vitalant and Intervention. This year’s event is especially timely as local healthcare facilities are facing increased demand for blood products, underscoring the urgency for community involvement.Scheduled for next Tuesday, the blood drive will take place just outside the Fox News…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from This story is part of a series by Public Health Watch and MyRGV.com. Puente News Collaborative is a partner in this collaboration.MCALLEN, Texas — When neuroscientist Kelsey Baker hears the low buzz of planes over her home in the Rio Grande Valley, she grabs her dog and hurries indoors. The drone means the crop-dusters are back, spraying pesticides over the citrus, melon and other crops that surround her planned community.Baker is an assistant professor and assistant dean at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The city of McAllen, where…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Free nutrition classes are being offered in Pharr. Obesity and diabetes rates are high in the Rio Grande Valley and these classes can help. They are in partnership with the Hidalgo County Health Department and are scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday through June. The classes are also free. “Learning about how much fruit they should have per day, or vegetables, or even the types of proteins that they can incorporate, and from there we’ll also teach them physical activity exercises that go with the resistance bands that we give them,”…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Steve Taylor and Dayna Reyes, Reporters 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 Rio Grande Valley.  “Today is a special day, one we are very proud of. We are celebrating 101 transplants we did in 2025 That’s a monumental achievement for DHR Health, and especially the…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Rubeliz Bolívar was preparing to board a flight at McAllen Airport in Texas when she was detained by immigration agents. She was traveling with her five-year-old daughter, a U.S. citizen, to California, where she had an asylum interview scheduled with her husband. Instead of making it to that interview, she ended up in custody. After being separated from her mother, the child was later handed over to relatives. The detention occurred on April 11 and has sparked a swift reaction from migrant rights organizations and politicians. Bolívar had been living…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Amna Nawaz: Over the past two decades, life expectancy in rural areas has declined. One reason is the prevalence of diabetes.With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, special correspondent, Dr. Alok Patel reports from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.It’s part of our ongoing series Rural Rx. Dr. Alok Patel: It’s dinnertime in Edinburg, Texas,Zierra Guajardo, age 11, is helping to lay out the plates.Destiny Rivera, Mother of Zierra: She’s drinking lemonade, but the lemonade, where is it? It is sugar-free. Dr.…

Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from The College of Health Care Professions’ McAllen campus has graduated more than 4,100 students and helped expand pathways to high-demand healthcare careers across South Texas MCALLEN, Texas, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its McAllen campus, marking a decade of expanding access to healthcare education and workforce opportunities across the Rio Grande Valley. (PRNewsfoto/College of Health Care Professi) Since 2016, the CHCP McAllen campus has served more than 4,100 learners who earned credentials in allied healthcare fields, supporting…