DHR Health will host an Outdoor Medicine Conference on Aug. 21 focused on responding to medical emergencies in outdoor and remote environments across the Rio Grande Valley.

Just months after making history as graduates of the nation’s first federally-recognized registered nursing apprenticeship, all 10 recent South Texas College graduates have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt, achieving a 100% pass rate and becoming licensed registered nurses

DHR Health’s Office of Continuing Medical Education will be hosting its Outdoor Medicine Conference from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026, at the South Padre Island Convention Center, located at 7355 Padre Boulevard.

 DHR Health, together with the Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas, will host a free community health education seminar that will focus on epilepsy and supporting adults living with the condition