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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 10, 2024

UTRGV School of Nursing students to host community health fair in Brownsville

Tawny Turner BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Get ready to “Spring into a Healthy Future” with a community health fair, hosted by UTRGV School of
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured April 10, 2024

What is dyspraxia?

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a chronic condition that begins in childhood that causes difficulties with
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El Periodico USA Staff Animal Welfare April 3, 2024

DSHS reports first human case of avian influenza in Texas

Person had direct contact with dairy cattle The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting a human case of
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Dr. Sarah H. Lisanby
El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 3, 2024

NIMH’s Facebook Live Event Sheds Light on Brain Stimulation Therapies

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is hosting a
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Häggström, Mikael (2014). "Medical gallery of Mikael Häggström 2014"
El Periodico USA Staff Featured April 3, 2024

What is Anemia

Anemia occurs when there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body’s organs. As a result,
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Dr. Rene Luna, a distinguished expert in Robotic Surgical Gynecology, celebrated the milestone of completing his 1,000th robotic surgical procedure on March 20, 2024. Pictured center, with his white coat on, is Dr. Luna with the proud DHR Health surgical tech team.
El Periodico USA Staff Community News April 1, 2024

Rene Luna, MD, celebrates 1,000th Robotic Surgical Procedure

Edinburg, Texas— Dr. Rene Luna, an esteemed Robotic Surgical Gynecology Specialist, proudly commemorated the successful completion of his 1,000th robotic surgical
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events April 1, 2024

UTRGV Doctor Offers Eye Safety Tips For April 8 Solar Eclipse

Karen Villarreal RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– If you plan to watch the last total eclipse of the 21st century on April 8,  you
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El Periodico USA Staff Featured March 30, 2024

World Bipolar Day: Understanding and Addressing Bipolar Disorder

On March 30th each year, the world comes together to commemorate World Bipolar Day, coinciding with the birthday of the
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UTRGV Archival Photo by Jennifer Galindo
El Periodico USA Staff Community News March 30, 2024

Healthy Mujeres program providing services to underserved Valley women since 2017

Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MARCH 27, 2024 – More than 1,600 women in the Rio Grande Valley received
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El Periodico USA Staff Community Events March 28, 2024

Stop The Bleed Class

Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death following injury. In many emergencies, the first few minutes are critical,
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