DHR Health continues its commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves throughout the Rio Grande Valley by engaging with local organizations to inform residents about the advanced and specialized care that is available to them, close to home.

Many 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.