Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – A free community event aimed at helping patients and caregivers better understand diabetes and dialysis will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg. The program, titled Taking Charge: Diabetes…
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Photo above: August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, an optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, urges families to prioritize regular eye exams as the school year begins. “Healthy vision is critical for…
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Photo above: Dr. Spencer R. Berthelsen visits with patient Francisco Garcia, a fellow physician, before his annual physical at their clinic in Sugar Land on Sept. 22, 2011. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune, Data…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg, in partnership with several local health organizations, will host a Prostate Cancer Wellness Event on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at the Edinburg Activities, Culture & Events (ACE) Center. The free event…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its Fall 2025 Adult Sports Leagues, with offerings in basketball, volleyball, and softball. Registration runs from August 11 through September 3. Teams can…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Job seekers interested in the healthcare field will have the opportunity to explore a range of career opportunities at the upcoming DHR Health Clinics Hiring Event, scheduled for Saturday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edinburg…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX – City officials are urging residents to take proactive steps to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses as summer temperatures continue to rise. The City of Edinburg’s Department of Solid Waste Management has implemented ongoing mosquito control efforts,…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX – City of Edinburg crews will begin citywide mosquito spraying as weather conditions allow, focusing efforts on reducing mosquito populations and minimizing the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. Spraying operations will take place only when wind speeds…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department has announced the cancellation of this year’s Operation Border Health event, which had been scheduled for July 21–25, 2025. The decision was made in coordination with the…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – South Texas Health System Edinburg has been named a finalist in Soliant Health’s 2025 “Most Beautiful Hospitals” contest, a national competition that recognizes hospitals for their visual design, healing environments, and patient-centered care. Public voting…
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