Edinburg ER nurse Javen Hinojosa among national HeroesFIRST finalists

September 24, 2025

Staff ReportEdinburg, TX – One of Edinburg’s own is in the running for a national honor spotlighting exceptional healthcare workers. Registered Nurse Javen Hinojosa, who works in the emergency department at South Texas Health System Edinburg, has been named a Top…

Free San Carlos Community Health Fair Set Sept. 23; Precinct 4, AltaCair Team Up

September 18, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and the AltaCair Foundation will host a free San Carlos Community Health Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Carlos (Precinct 4) Endowment Center,…

Neurons and memory: Protecting the essence of what makes us human; UTRGV School of Medicine faculty advance Valley Alzheimer’s research

September 17, 2025

Photo above: Dr. Carlos Martinez-Menendez, Neurologist at UT Health RGV and assistant professor of Neurology at the UTRGV School of Medicine, is the first faculty member to receive a prestigious NIH Career Development (K) Award. His work reflects the power…

Hidalgo County Opens First OnMed CareStation in the Valley

September 5, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Hidalgo County officials marked a milestone in health care access this week with the opening of the Rio Grande Valley’s first OnMed CareStation at the county’s McAllen clinic. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 3 drew local…

Saturday: Diabetes and Dialysis Event Scheduled in Edinburg

August 22, 2025

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…

UT Health RGV expert urges parents to prioritize their children’s eye exams

August 22, 2025

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…

Health insurance carriers request raising ACA premiums by more than 20% on average in Texas

August 21, 2025

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…

Edinburg to offer free prostate cancer screenings at wellness event

August 18, 2025

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…

Edinburg Opens Fall Registration for Adult Sports Leagues

August 12, 2025

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…

DHR Health to Host Hiring Fair for Clinical and Non-Clinical Positions

July 31, 2025

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…