A new procedure offers long-term relief for patients struggling with severe high blood pressure that resists traditional drugs.

Every year, more than 800,000 people in the United States suffer a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an event that occurs approximately every 40 seconds.

DHR Health Neuroscience Institute received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing a stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.

AltaCair Foundation, in partnership with Genentech as the 2026 co-host, will host its fourth annual Accelerator summit on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Harlingen Convention Center.