Posts Tagged ‘Health’
Edinburg urges pet owners to take precautions as New Year’s fireworks approach
Staff Report Edinburg, TX – With New Year’s celebrations approaching, the City of Edinburg is reminding residents to take extra precautions to protect pets from fireworks, which can cause stress, fear and sudden flight responses in animals. City officials noted that loud noises from fireworks are a common cause of pets running away, with national estimates…
Read MoreEdinburg mourns David Chavana, educator and founder of iconic city 10K run
Photo above: David Chavana is seen in this undated photo. Courtesy of City of Edinburg. Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg is mourning the loss of David Chavana, a longtime educator, runner and community leader whose name is forever tied to one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most recognized athletic events. Chavana, an…
Read MoreFrom STC to med School: Edinburg Dual credit students begin their journey in health care
Photo above: STC dual credit students Jose Olmos and Isabella Casas recently graduated with associate degrees more than two years ahead of schedule, giving them an academic and financial edge as they pursue careers in the medical field. Photo credit: STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, South Texas College Communications Edinburg TX – For many high school seniors,…
Read MoreOne COVID-related Death In Hidalgo County, 39 New Cases
The deceased individual was vaccinated. *Due to differences in data processing, timing, and methodology, there may be discrepancies between the information presented in this report and the Texas DSHS dashboard. COVID-19 positive case total for Tuesday 39 Confirmed 12 Probable 27 Suspect 0 Total COVID-19 positive cases in Hidalgo County 198,985 Confirmed…
Read MoreRegional Infusion Center for COVID-19 to close operations on April 19
MISSION – Hidalgo County’s Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldaña announced today that the Regional Infusion Center for COVID-19 at Mission Regional Medical Center will close operations on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. At the request of Hidalgo County, the State of Texas, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) opened the Regional Infusion Center in Edinburg in…
Read MoreSouth Texas Health System
South Texas Health System’s New $100 Million, Five-Story Patient Tower EDINBURG, TX –We’re beaming with pride for South Texas Health System! Yesterday, they celebrated an exciting moment in STHS Edinburg history, the topping off of their new five-story patient tower. A special ceremony was held to mark the completion of the building’s structure, as STHS…
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