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Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Operation Border Health kicked off Friday and will continue through July 23. Free medical services are available across all four Rio Grande Valley counties, offering parents of student-athletes free sports physicals ahead of the new school year. “We just ask them to bring their medications, their prescription medication or any other supplements they’re taking because that tells us, ‘Okay, these are the medicines they’re on, we may make some changes to that based on what our findings are here,'” PSJA Independent School District Director of Health Services Sulema Solis said.…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Shelly Trumbo Throughout our conversations across the Rio Grande Valley, one thing became very clear, which we love, and that is that this community cares very deeply about making sure that families have enough to eat. We met with so many leaders and advocates and nonprofit organizations that are really doing incredible work to address food insecurity. So we certainly did not see a lack of commitment. What we did see was opportunity for greater coordination. So today, many of these organizations, they’re approaching and solving the same challenges…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Hidalgo County communities get a look at Blue Zones health research Blue Zones is sharing findings from a study aimed at helping people in the Rio Grande Valley live healthier lives. The study focuses on reducing diseases like type 2 diabetes and obesity. The findings will be presented to local elected officials. Blue Zones help develop communities across the country focused on well-being and health, but the organization needs community support to do so. A senior healthcare executive with Blue Zones said the findings came after the organization spoke with…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Promoting healthy living through fitness, nutrition and wellness education, STHS’ annual community event featured family-friendly activities focused on nurturing the mind, body and spirit. STHS ImageMega Doctor News- Advertisement -The path to better health starts with a single step. Whether you’re making healthier food choices, becoming more active or focusing on your mental well-being, every positive change can help you live a longer, healthier and more fulfilling life.“We can’t change our genetics, but we can influence many aspects of our long-term health through the choices we make every day,” says Chris…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from As festivities ramp up for the July Fourth holiday, residents of the Rio Grande Valley should prepare not only for typical summer heat but also for concerns related to air quality and safety associated with fireworks. Meteorologists and health officials are raising alarms about the combination of elevated temperatures, increased pollutant levels, and high pollen counts that could impact the well-being of many in this vibrant South Texas region during the holiday weekend.The Rio Grande Valley, known for its warm climate and active community celebrations, is experiencing weather patterns that…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Special to the Rio Grande Guardian The path to better health starts with a single step. Whether you’re making healthier food choices, becoming more active or focusing on your mental well-being, every positive change can help you live a longer, healthier and more fulfilling life. “We can’t change our genetics, but we can influence many aspects of our long-term health through the choices we make every day,” says Chris Casso, MD, FAAFP, DABOM, a board-certified family medicine physician and Diplomate of Obesity Medicine with South Texas Health System Clinics.…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Moises Arjona Jr. Regardless of your politics or feelings toward Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., most of us can get behind the concept of “Make America Healthy Again.” Everyone wants healthier communities for their neighbors and their families. But in communities like mine in the Rio Grande Valley, we have to ask an honest question: How can we achieve this goal when so many of us are battling the triple-threat of sugar addiction, chronic disease, and economic hardship all at once? I am in a sticky situation here, my entire…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Mega Doctor NewsBy Roberto Hugo González / Mega Doctor NewsMany of the most serious burn and trauma injuries can be prevented by avoiding unnecessary risks, according to Dr. R. Dewayne Edwards, chief burn surgeon, surgical critical care and trauma surgeon at DHR Health, who said public awareness and timely medical care remain essential to improving patient outcomes.In a recent interview, Edwards discussed burn prevention, common misconceptions about burn injuries, advances in treatment and the continued expansion of burn care services at DHR Health.- Advertisement -Dr. R. Dewayne Edwards, the chief…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By: Astrid Mendez Operation Border Health will return next week to the Rio Grande Valley. The event helps local families get ready for the new school year and provides free medical, dental and vision screenings. Last year’s event was canceled because of funding cuts that impacted local staffing. This year’s event kicks off Tuesday, July 21, with clinics in all four Valley counties. “The community can come in, there’s no questions asked, no barriers, they’ll be asked to write their name and some information that they need to bring, but…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Special to the Rio Grande Guardian Edinburg, Texas: DHR Health, together with the Valley Athletic Trainers Association (VATA), will once again collaborate for the 4th Annual Texas Emergency Athletic Management Seminar (TEAMS) event. This free event will be held on July 23 and 24 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo Del Prado. The event is specifically geared to school athletic trainers, nurses, physicians, emergency medical service personnel, and those who work closely with student athletes. The first day of the event will offer insightful presentations…