A CEO’s Philosophy on Visionary Leadership
If you’re going to be a leader in the burgeoning healthcare arena in the Rio Grande Valley, it is essential to understand the patient population. If it is possible to view yourself from a patient perspective, you begin to piece together how leadership generally views healthcare and the facets that comprise the cross-border culture of the region, according to McAllen Medical Center CEO Elmo Lopez. Continue reading
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Please Relax and Unwind…the Dentist will be With You Shortly
Stressed about your next dental visit? The eccentric team at Valley Family Dentistry in Harlingen will go out of their way to make you comfortable, and in the process will inject some much needed panache into your visit. Welcome to the newest concept of dental health in the Valley. Continue reading
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HEALTH for the whole family
We recognize Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June. What could be better than honoring mothers and fathers by encouraging them to take care of their health so they may live to celebrate many more of these special occasions? Continue reading
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Choose Farmers’ Market Fresh
Have you explored the local Texas AgriLife Extension farmers’ markets on Saturday mornings? If you’ve never been, this is a gem of a weekend adventure you won’t want to miss! At the farmers’ market, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase fresh organic produce, sample new dishes at the cooking demonstration, converse with a dietitian about nutrition, speak with a horticulturist about plants and gardening, and meet and greet other community members. Continue reading
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Unusual Eating Patterns of the Srenretsew
It’s the Srenretsews’ evolutionary drives—cravings for foods packed with fat and sugar—that cause them to disregard their natural hunger and fullness cues and choose these foods over something more nutritious, even though their lifestyle does not require the energy stored within. Continue reading
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Helping valley athletes reach new heights
Tweet By Salome De Jesus Bottomline, Jaime Cavazos produces results. About six years ago, the Mission native was finishing up his studies at the University of Texas-Pan American and like many, wondered what the future held in store. Cavazos played basketball for legendary Valley basketball coach Roy Garcia at Mission …
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Running For a Reason
Tweet Running For a Reason If completing a marathon or half-marathon is something you never thought possible, think again. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training® (TNT) program can help you achieve your goals while you raise funds to help find cures for blood cancer. Over the next five …
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Garrido Receives Federal Grant to Study Epilepsy
Dr. Emilio Garrido, an associate professor in the Department of Biomedicine in the College of Biomedical Sciences and Health Professions at The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, recently received a $426,509 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program and Congressionally-Directed Medical Research Program 2010. Continue reading
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Caregiver SOS by WellMed offers new services for Valley caregivers
Caregiver SOS by WellMed are resource centers now open in Edinburg and Harlingen. They offer complimentary programs designed to support family caregivers in their caregiving role, including one-on-one assistance, education, wellness activities and more. Continue reading
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Breathe – how a simple word can help balance your life
Tweet By Sylvia Morales Breathe. A simple word, a vital function for our bodies and yet how often do we take a moment to pay attention to the way we Breathe? We tend to breathe mindlessly even though breathing is essential for life, but when proper attention is placed on …
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