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DHR Health Leadership Brings Advances in Health Care and Education, As Evidenced by Roles of Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernández, MD

MDN Staff - Nov 2, 2018

More than 3,000 People participated in 9th Annual Mission Pink

MDN Staff - Oct 31, 2018

Vantage Bank Texas, Inter National Bank Title Sponsors of Empty Bowls 2018, a Successful Event

MDN Staff - Oct 28, 2018

ALERT – Scam Targeting DEA Registrants

MDN Staff - Oct 27, 2018

South Texas Health System Edinburg Awarded Stroke Rehabilitation Certification from The Joint Commission

MDN Staff - Oct 26, 2018

Medical Alert: A Polio-Like Syndrome That Can Cause Paralysis or Muscle Weakness in Children, Appears to Be on the Upswing

MDN Staff - Oct 25, 2018

Mission Regional Medical Center Halloween Safety Fair

MDN Staff - Oct 24, 2018

Walk to End Epilepsy in McAllen, Texas

MDN Staff - Oct 24, 2018

School of Medicine hosts First Grand Opening for Area Health Education Centers

MDN Staff - Oct 23, 2018

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Benefit School of Medicine Students

MDN Staff - Oct 22, 2018

Mega Doctor of the Month

One Visit to The Dentist Inspired Her to Be a Doctor of Dentistry

MDN Staff - Oct 24, 2018

Mega Doctors Library

Dr. Hazem B. Kanaan, an OB/GYN and Obesity Medicine Specialist with...

FDA Approves Treatment for Advanced Lymphoma Cancer

McAllen Oncologist Says the Cure for Cancer Is Already Happening

Dr. Norman M. Ramirez, an Outstanding Physician and Pioneer in Medicine

Scientists Successfully Eliminated a Genetic Disease from Human Embryos

Interventional Cardiologist Educates Patients to Live Better Lives

Dr. Michael Wingard Optometrist Serving the Nation’s Bravest

Dr. Carlos Cardenas Named President of Largest Medical Association

Kidney Transplantation, a Milestone for DHR and Valley Community

Minimally Invasive OB/GYN Surgeon A Distinguished Professional of the Valley

Dr. Nicole Grigg-Gutierrez: Providing Life-Saving Colonoscopies & Advanced Gastroenterology Procedures for...

Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon Opens Office in Weslaco

Video: 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run/Ride October 06, 2018

Oct 8, 2018

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2018: They harnessed the power of evolution

Oct 4, 2018

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018 was awarded jointly to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo "for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation."

Nobel Prize in Medicine 2018: James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo...

Oct 1, 2018

Hurricane Florence Live Watch

Sep 10, 2018

Back to School Shots Required: Public Schools, Private Schools

Aug 1, 2018

Publisher's Picks

Vantage Bank Texas, Inter National Bank Title Sponsors of Empty Bowls...

MDN Staff - Oct 28, 2018

By Roberto Hugo Gonzalez As originally published in Mega Doctor News newsprint edition October 2018 To see more pictures and the original design please click here. Champions of...

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

ALERT – Scam Targeting DEA Registrants

Oct 27, 2018

Pictured is 14-year-old rehab patient Aristeo Cantu, Jr. and STHS physical therapists

South Texas Health System Edinburg Awarded Stroke Rehabilitation Certification from The...

Oct 26, 2018

Medical Alert: A Polio-Like Syndrome That Can Cause Paralysis or Muscle...

Oct 25, 2018

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine celebrated the grand opening of its Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) on Thursday, Sept. 20, in the La Victoria community in Starr County. The 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 healthcare to residents and educational opportunities for students enrolled in UTRGV’s health professions programs. Two more AHECs are scheduled to open—one in Hidalgo County and one in Cameron County. (Courtesy Photo)

School of Medicine hosts First Grand Opening for Area Health Education...

Oct 23, 2018

Publisher's Word

Publisher’s Word: VAMOS Scholar Melissa Uriegas, DDS Is Making A Difference

MDN Staff - Oct 26, 2018

As originally published in Mega Doctor News newsprint edition October 2018 Melissa Uriegas, a doctor in dentistry, is working at her own practice named Uriegas Dentistry...

Medical Breakthroughs

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2018: They harnessed the power of evolution

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018 was awarded jointly to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo "for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation."

Nobel Prize in Medicine 2018: James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo...

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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Community News

Last Chance To Tour The St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway House

Nov 9, 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

Ninth Annual Mission Pink 5K Walk/Run for Breast Cancer Awareness

More than 3,000 People participated in 9th Annual Mission Pink

Oct 31, 2018

Vantage Bank Texas, Inter National Bank Title Sponsors of Empty Bowls...

Oct 28, 2018

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)

UTRGV School of Medicine Welcomes Class of 2022 with White Coat...

Aug 24, 2018

Mega Story: DHR Imaging Center at Dove Opens to the...

Jul 31, 2018

Dr. Wondwossen G. Tekle

Mega Story: During a Stroke, Time is brain

Jun 26, 2018

Top Stories

One Visit to The Dentist Inspired Her to Be a Doctor...

Oct 24, 2018

The Emergency Room at Knapp Medical Center provides life-saving care to Mid-Valley residents -- with full-service hospital backup, on-site in Weslaco. Above, Dr. Heriberto Alanis, Medical Director for Knapp’s Emergency Room, checks on a patient along with Knapp ER nurses Lucy Sedano, RN, left, and Erika Garcia, RN.

On-Site Hospital Backup Helping with Treatment of Emergency Patients in Mid-Valley

Sep 26, 2018

Dr. Fred Farias III of McAllen, Texas

Texas Higher Education Foundation Announces Dr. Fred Farias as New Board...

Aug 27, 2018

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