Mega Doctor News By Roberto Hugo González Pharr Texas, on November 12, 2024, witnessed a one-of-a-kind...

Enter Alex Saucedo, M.D., a recent graduate of Dell Medical School’s maternal-fetal medicine fellowship. In an effort to fill the gaps in available research for pregnant patients requiring complex care, he conducted the first-ever clinical trial at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin’s labor and delivery department

Epilepsy, a chronic neurological condition affecting millions worldwide, has found new hope in the Rio Grande Valley. On June 12, 2024, a groundbreaking procedure was performed at DHR Health—the first epilepsy surgery of its kind in the region, marking a new era of specialized care for local epilepsy patients. Dante Enriquez, a 24-year-old resident of the Rio Grande Valley, became the first patient to undergo the procedure, transforming his life after years of debilitating seizures.

The Rio Grande Valley is witnessing a game-changing approach to healthcare education, thanks to the dedicated efforts of professionals like Dr. Alexandria Escobedo at DHR Health. Dr. Escobedo, who serves in an administrative role within the education department, is at the forefront of initiatives designed to empower the region's youth through the LASER program (Leaders in the Advancement of Science and Education and Research).