A major investment in the future of health care in the Rio Grande Valley will take shape Thursday, April 23, as the University of Houston and DHR Health Hospital System break ground on a new medical research and education center designed to strengthen the region’s health care workforce, expand access to care and advance community-focused medical training.

The Rio Grande Valley is growing, and its healthcare system is evolving with it. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Manish Singh, Chief Executive Officer of DHR Health, described a long-term strategy to expand advanced medical services in South Texas so patients no longer need to travel to distant metropolitan areas for specialized care.