Posts Tagged ‘Health’
Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday
Photo above: University Medical Center in Lubbock on April 6, 2025. Trace Thomas for The Texas Tribune By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune When the state’s new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in additional Medicaid funding. The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump…
Read MoreSTC Dual Credit Alumna Leads Fight Against Disease Outbreaks in Hidalgo County as Lead Epidemiologist
Photo Caption: South Texas College Dual Credit alumna Amy Gonzalez serves as lead epidemiologist for Hidalgo County, where she leads efforts to investigate diseases, respond to health threats and educate the community. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Hidalgo County TX – From investigating outbreaks and identifying health threats to educating the community, South…
Read MoreEdinburg Parks and Recreation to Host 6th Annual Triathlon Aug. 16
Edinburg, Parks and Recreation, triathlon, Edinburg Municipal Pool, swimming, cycling, running, competitive, recreation Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its 6th Annual Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Pool, 125 E. Mark S. Peña Dr. The registration fee is…
Read MoreSouth Texas ISD Extends Free Summer Meal Program Through July 30
South Texas ISD, STISD, free summer meals, child nutrition, Mercedes, Edinburg, Olmito, San Benito, Oliver Galvan Staff Report Edinburg TX – South Texas Independent School District has extended its free summer meal program through Thursday, July 30, 2026, offering free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and younger at four campuses across the region. Enrolled students…
Read MoreUTRGV School of Medicine welcomes largest-ever class of Rio Grande Valley students
Photo above: The UTRGV School of Medicine welcomes its Class of 2030, featuring the highest percentage of Rio Grande Valley students in the school’s history, with 62% of the incoming class hailing from the region. During the White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 25, at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 56 incoming students will receive…
Read MoreSTC expands free personal care resources to all campuses
Photo Caption: STC’s Jaguar Self-Care Den is now available at every campus across Hidalgo and Starr counties, providing free personal care essentials to students experiencing financial hardship and other unexpected challenges. Photo courtesy STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications South Texas College’s Jaguar Self-Care Den is now available at every campus across Hidalgo and Starr counties,…
Read MoreTexas A&M AgriLife to Offer Free Family Cooking and Nutrition Classes at Edinburg ACE Center
Edinburg, Texas A&M AgriLife, EFNEP, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Edinburg ACE Center, cooking classes, nutrition, meal planning, food safety, Rio Grande Valley Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Texas A&M AgriLife, in partnership with the Edinburg Cultural Arts ACE Center, will offer a free series of cooking and nutrition classes for adults beginning Tuesday, July…
Read MoreEdinburg Expands Free VA Whole Health Wellness Series for Veterans Through October
Edinburg, VA Whole Health, From Service to Strength, veterans, Edinburg ACE Center, Edinburg Cultural Arts Department, Edinburg Arts Foundation, Hidalgo County Community Service Agency, Texas Veterans Commission, Chicanos Por La Causa, creative arts, wellness Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg and the Department of Veterans Affairs have announced the expansion of the VA…
Read MoreHidalgo County WIC to Launch Online Services July 1; Mission I Clinic to Close Permanently
Hidalgo County WIC, Mission, online benefit issuance, Mission I WIC Clinic, Clarissa Ramirez, nutrition, breastfeeding, healthcare Staff Report McAllen TX – The Hidalgo County WIC Program will launch a new online benefit issuance service on July 1, 2026, allowing participants to complete many services remotely. On the same date, the Mission I WIC Clinic at 211…
Read MoreScrewworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets?
Yes, your pets are susceptible to screwworm, but veterinarians say it is treatable. Olivia Anderson/The Texas Tribune Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune South Texas – The New World screwworm has burrowed itself into Texans’ consciousness after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed seven cases — six in Texas and one in New Mexico — in…
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