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El Periodico USA Community News October 10, 2024

Fifth PACT cohort admitted to Physician Assistant early assurance program

By Victoria Brito Morales The fifth cohort of the Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program (PACT) at UTRGV has begun its
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El Periodico USA Community News October 5, 2024

Early vaccination as defense against new flu season

Texas Influenza Awareness Day is today, and DSHS recommends Texans get vaccinated against flu as soon as possible to protect
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El Periodico USA Featured October 4, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month is about more than pink ribbons. While some feel inspired, many people living with breast cancer feel like
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El Periodico USA Community News October 4, 2024

Dr. Eduardo Martinez del Campo, neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumor and skull base surgery

DHR Health, the largest physician-owned hospital in the United States, proudly serving the Rio Grande Valley since 1997, is pleased
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El Periodico USA Community News October 4, 2024

DHR Health Welcomes Neurosurgeon, Dr. Neel T. Patel

DHR Health, the largest physician-owned hospital in the United States, is delighted to announce the addition of Dr. Neel T.
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El Periodico USA Community News October 4, 2024

Toyota awards Driscoll for concussion care at local schools

Toyota presented Driscoll with a $525,000 check to improve access to concussion care in local schools. The grant will create
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El Periodico USA Education October 3, 2024

STC, STHS and Prominence Health unite to help the elderly combat heart disease

Nearly 200 seniors and caregivers from across the Rio Grande Valley attended the first-ever Beat It! Heart Disease Symposium, presented
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El Periodico USA Community News October 2, 2024

DHR Health Brownsville unveils new mammogram unit

DHR Health Brownsville held a pink themed ribbon cutting ceremony today to unveil its newest mammogram unit, aligning with “Breast
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El Periodico USA Featured September 30, 2024

Weight-loss surgery may preserve kidney health more effectively than GLP-1 drugs

In a new study, people with obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease were less likely to see their kidney disease
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El Periodico USA Community News September 30, 2024

UTRGV Valley physician brings innovative depression therapy to Valley patients

September celebrates Women in Medicine and Science Month By Heriberto Perez–Zuñiga In Mexican culture, a “curandero” is a traditional healer known for
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