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Established in 1998, South Texas College’s NAH division boasts 12 accredited programs providing career-focused training in a variety of professions across the allied healthcare spectrum.

Teaming Up for Success: STC’s Nursing and Allied Health Division

Nov 28, 2018

DHR Health Wellness Institute is Open to the Public

Nov 28, 2018

Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. (center) and Dr. Annabelle Palomo (to his right) celebrate alongside current RGV College nursing students.

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Nov 25, 2018

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine celebrated the grand opening of its Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Wednesday, November 14, in San Carlos, in Hidalgo County. UTRGV School of Medicine received a five-year, $3.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration to develop the three AHECs, which will offer free health care to residents and educational opportunities for students enrolled in UTRGV’s health professions programs. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

School of Medicine Hosts Grand Opening for its Third Area Health...

Nov 24, 2018

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Publisher’s Word: Physician stresses Importance of Vitamin D for Bone Health

MDN Staff - Nov 29, 2018

As originally published in Mega Doctor News newsprint edition November 2018 By Roberto H. Gonzalez Featured in our November 2018 edition is Dr. Manuel J. Sanchez,...

Medical Breakthroughs

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University of Minnesota researchers developed a prototype of a 3D-printed device with living cells that could help spinal cord patients restore some function. The size of the device could be custom-printed to fit each patient’s spinal cord. The patient’s own cells would be printed on the guide to avoid rejection in the body. Credit: University of Minnesota

New 3D-printed Device Could Help Treat Spinal Cord Injuries

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Dec 11, 2018

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Mega Story

The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation has established a $50,000 endowed scholarship to help support students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine who declare an intention to specialize in psychiatry, neurology or a related field in the neurosciences. The Randall Baker Endowed Scholarship is named in honor of the foundation’s former executive director, Randall “Randy” Baker, who retired from his post June 30. Shown, from left, are Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Members Arnie Gonzalez and Bob Duncan; UTRGV President Guy Bailey; UTRGV School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean for Education and Academic Affairs and Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Member Dr. Leonel Vela; Randall “Randy” Baker; Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Vice Chairperson Billy Bradford; Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Member Beth Pace; and Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Board Secretary Quita Wittenbach. (Courtesy Photo)

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Benefit School of...

Oct 22, 2018

Dr. Leonel Vela and Dr. John Krouse form The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders, and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

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Aug 24, 2018

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Jul 31, 2018

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Experienced Neurosurgeon Providing Advanced Medical Care in Mission

Nov 23, 2018

Featured: Ambrosio Hernández, MD, Mayor of Pharr and the Chief Medical Compliance Officer, DHR Health, welcomes state, regional and local leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, to the grand opening and building dedication of the South Texas College Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence, located in his hometown. Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and to Hinojosa's left, Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, were part of the delegation with the Pharr mayor during the ceremonies. Photograph By BENJAMIN BRIONES

DHR Health Leadership Brings Advances in Health Care and Education, As...

Nov 2, 2018

Mission Regional Medical Center Building

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Nov 21, 2018

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Nov 27, 2018

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