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El Periodico USA Community News October 30, 2024

New Center for Human Genetics Building on Brownsville Campus

Center will expand and enhance diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular research By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga The UTRGV School of Medicine today celebrated
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El Periodico USA Community News October 29, 2024

Knapp Medical Center Receives 5 Stars For Care Of Heart, Orthopedic & Diabetes Patients

Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized for 5-star care of heart
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El Periodico USA Featured October 28, 2024

Health Experts Urge Residents To Get Flu And Covid-19 Vaccines

With the arrival of fall, local health authorities are reminding residents that it’s time to get their flu and COVID-19
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El Periodico USA Featured October 28, 2024

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition. In this condition, the pancreas
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El Periodico USA Community News October 28, 2024

STC student finds purpose in Pharmacy Technology, aspires to make a difference

After years of exploring various career paths, South Texas College student Kelsie Medina unexpectedly found the perfect fit in Pharmacy Technology, with
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El Periodico USA Community News October 26, 2024

Minimally-Invasive Robotic Surgery Now Available at Knapp Medical Center

Dr. Ernesto Garza performs Mid-Valley’s 1st state-of-the-art “da Vinci Xi” robotic surgery; to benefit patients needing wide range of surgeries Knapp
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El Periodico USA Community News October 26, 2024

Governor Abbott Highlights Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Decrease In Texas

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott highlighted new data published by the Texas Department
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El Periodico USA Awards October 25, 2024

UTRGV receives $500,000 for Manufacturing Incubator

Federal funding, secured by Congresswoman De La Cruz, to boost advanced manufacturing and retain local talent in the Valley By
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El Periodico USA Community Events October 25, 2024

DEA National Takeback Day

The Brownsville Police Department is encouraging community members to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take
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El Periodico USA Community News October 24, 2024

DHR Health Welcomes Cardiologist, Dr. Francis N. Dimtri

DHR Health, the largest physician-owned hospital in the U.S. and a proud healthcare provider in the Rio Grande Valley since
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