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

Pharr and RGV College Celebrate New Associate Degree in Nursing and...

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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...

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L-R: Dr. Lenore C. DePagter, Dr. Victor H. Gonzalez, and Dr. Laura Faye Gephart.

McAllen Physicians Start New TMA Leadership Terms

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Robert D. Martínez, MD, Chief Medical Officer/Chief Physician Executive, DHR Health; Carlos Cárdenas, MD, Chairman, Board of Directors, DHR Health; Raúl Barreda, Jr., MD, Trauma Medical Director, Level III Trauma Center, DHR Health. On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court endorsed efforts by DHR Health leaders, the region’s state legislative delegation, and a growing list of other elected governing bodies and private organizations, for a Level I Comprehensive Trauma Center(s) for the Rio Grande Valley, and for improved statewide trauma preparedness.

Valley Lawmakers Ask Gov. Abbott To Endorse Push for Level I...

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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UTRGV President Guy Bailey, School of Medicine Dean Dr. John H. Krouse, Vice President for Governmental and Community Relations Veronica Gonzales and eight future physicians thanked Commissioners Court for its steadfast support.

Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Proud of the Medical School

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