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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes affects nearly 1 in 10 people nationwide. In Texas, the rate is even higher at 1 in 8 people.

Driven by an aging population, rising rates of cardiovascular disease related to lifestyle factors such as poor diet, sedentary habits and high stress, and the growing prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the United States, there’s an increasing demand for cardiovascular services.

The University of Houston and DHR Health Hospital System today announced an agreement to establish The University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine and DHR Health Medical Research and Education Center in the Rio Grande Valley.

The Renaissance Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization with DHR Health, is excited to announce its 15th Anniversary Gala, featuring the Miami sounds of music group, The Clique. The event is set to take place on November 15, 2025 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo Del Prado in Edinburg.