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• Doctor: Routine vaccinations for Valley children decreased amid pandemic Play Video

  May 18, 2020 7:38 PM

  Gov. Greg Abbott announced summer school classes can be held beginning June 1. Texas requires students get certain vaccinations, but at least one doctor has noticed a change among patients. Before the coronavirus pandemic a visit to the doctor's office wouldn't typically spark fear in a parent, but... more »

• STHS facilities take extra precautions as elective procedures resume Play Video

  May 5, 2020 7:38 PM

  Hospitals across Texas recently resumed elective procedures and precautions for all surgeries are looking different than before the pandemic shutdown. It's been nearly two weeks since hospitals have been allowed to resume elective procedures and Dr. Bob Saggi, general surgeon at South Texas Health System, says they're taking extra... more »

• Valley optometrist advises to take screen time breaks from devices Play Video

  April 15, 2020 7:30 PM

  MCALLEN – Nowadays, more people are spending more time looking at screens on a variety of devices throughout the day to access entertainment or to communicate with loved ones during stay-at-home orders. According to Dr. Adesola Fadeyi,"That definitely does lead to eye strain and your eyes are focused at... more »

• Valley doctor speaks on treating first coronavirus patient in Brownsville Play Video

  April 3, 2020 7:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – One of the first doctors in the Rio Grande Valley to treat a coronavirus case tells his story. Originally from Pakistan, it only took three days for Dr. Kazim Hussain to decide that he would call Brownsville home for the rest of his life. Dr. Hussain... more »

• Valley doctor explains how long viruses can last on surfaces Play Video

  February 18, 2020 10:09 PM

  WESLACO – Germs are all around us. At home, on every surface that can be touched, but how long does it stick around? It’s not exactly something people can escape. Bacteria and viruses are all around. Not all of them cause disease, but those that do tend to pop... more »

• FDA recalls certain Medtronic insulin pumps following 1 death Play Video

  February 12, 2020 6:39 PM

  WESLACO – An insulin pump is under recall by the Food and Drug Administration. One patient has died and more than 2,000 have been injured by the devices, according to the agency. The recall applies to certain Medtronic MiniMed 600 series pumps. Faulty pumps are reportedly delivering incorrect insulin... more »

• Vaccine Covers for Both Types of Influenza Strain, Says Valley Doctor Play Video

  January 16, 2020 6:29 PM

  HARLINGEN – Since the start of the flu season in September, there have been 32 reported pediatric deaths in the U.S., eight of them in Texas, one in the Rio Grande Valley. Unlike past years, the bulk of fatalities are due to influenza Type B as opposed to the... more »

• Suspect Vehicle Involved in Weslaco Doctor’s Murder Used in Abilene Home Invasion Play Video

  January 15, 2020 10:29 PM

  WESLACO – New details were released regarding the murder investigation of a Weslaco doctor. Criminal complaints reveal more on how police cracked the case of Dr. John Dominguez. The suspect vehicle seen on surveillance in the November crime was allegedly involved in a home invasion just south of... more »

• Jurors to Start Deliberations Tuesday in Valley Doctor’s Health Care Fraud Trial

  January 13, 2020 12:04 PM

  UPDATE (7:50 PM): The jury chose a foreperson Monday afternoon and asked permission to start deliberations on Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa instructed the jurors to return at 8:30 a.m. ------- MCALLEN – The jury is now deliberating the fate of a Rio Grande Valley doctor,... more »

• Former Patient of Valley Doctor Accused of Health Care Fraud Shares Devastating Experience Play Video

  January 6, 2020 10:41 PM

  WESLACO – Several former patients are tracking the developments on the trial of Dr. Jorge Zamora-Quezada. Many are preparing their own lawsuits. Georgina Escobar says the doctor’s diagnosis will affect her for the rest of her life. It all started seven years ago, when Escobar was diagnosed with... more »

• Mexican Officials Release Identity of Man Killed on Reynosa Int’l Bridge Play Video

  December 24, 2019 9:31 PM

  REYNOSA, TAMAULIPAS – The identity of the man killed in Reynosa Monday night was released. The city of Reynosa published a statement lamenting the loss of Dr. Oscar Manuel Resendez-Alanis. Mexico’s federal attorney officer told CHANNEL 5 NEWS he was killed in his vehicle as he waited on... more »

• Nueva fecha de juicio para médico acusado de fraude a servicios de salud Play Video

  November 20, 2019 9:51 PM

  MCALLEN – Se anunció una nueva fecha de juicio para el doctor Jorge Zamora Quezada. Deberá presentarse ante la corte el 25 de noviembre. Todo sucedio el año pasado,tras una investigación de fraude en contra de los servicios de salud. Fue acusado de diagnosticar erróneamente a pacientes con... more »

• Weslaco Police Identify Victim in Crash Linked to Homicide Investigation Play Video

  November 8, 2019 5:30 PM

  WESLACO – Police identified the victim involved in a deadly crash turned murder investigation in Weslaco. Officials say before the crash 59-year-old Dr. John Dominguez was held at gunpoint in an attempted aggravated robbery, caught on surveillance camera in the area of Utah Avenue. The video released by... more »

• Esposa de médico acusado de diagnósticos erróneos a pacientes libre bajo fianza Play Video

  November 5, 2019 3:30 PM

  MCALLEN – La esposa del médico del Valle del Río Grande acusado de dar diagnósticos erróneos a sus pacientes para obtener ganancias está libre bajo fianza. Meisy Zamora pagó su fianza el lunes, un depósito de 40,000 dólares en efectivo. Zamora fue liberada de custodia federal poco antes... more »

• CDC Warns Pregnant Women about Risks of Not Getting Essential Vaccines Play Video

  October 10, 2019 6:10 PM

  WESLACO – The Centers for Disease Control is warning pregnant women about the risks of not getting two essential vaccines. According to the CDC, 65% of pregnant women nationwide don't get the flu and whooping cough shots and they're trying to change that. These vaccines are only needed... more »

• HOV: Local Organization Offers Free Services for Diabetics Play Video

  April 5, 2019 3:38 PM

  WESLACO – Local residents without health insurance can see a Houston-based doctor for free without leaving the Rio Grande Valley. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 30.3 million people are diabetic, with an estimated 7.2 million of those are actually undiagnosed. The... more »

• HOV: Local Medical Students Using Holistic Approach to Treat Diabetics Play Video

  March 26, 2019 4:38 PM

  EDINBURG – One in three people in the Rio Grande Valley are diagnosed with diabetes. Local medical students are learning how to treat these patients with more than just medicine. KRGV’s Tim Smith spoke with local medical students who are working in a group, which includes Dr. Monzer... more »

• Local Doctor Retiring after 53 Years of Treating McAllen Community Play Video

  March 26, 2019 9:47 AM

  MCALLEN – When he first started practicing medicine, there were three and there were known as the Tavarez Brothers. More than 50 years ago, you’d find them making house calls. Now, Dr. Hiram Tavarez is planning to retire. His office staff and patients are thanking him for... more »

• Facebook Working to Remove Vaccine Misinformation Play Video

  March 13, 2019 4:38 PM

  WESLACO - Facebook is reportedly working on removing misinformation about vaccines. The social media platform will remove advertisements spreading conspiracy theories and will control pages and groups sharing misinformation from being visible on the search page. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with a family doctor who stresses the importance... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Concerned about Laser Beams across Border Play Video

  February 13, 2019 5:21 PM

  ROMA – People using laser pointers across the border are causing concern for local law enforcement. Roma Assistant Chief of Police, Francisco Garcia, says two officers experienced a laser beam attack from across the border. “Both officers were hit one right after the other directly to the eyes.... more »

• Local Blue Water Navy Veteran Concerned Over Benefits Play Video

  January 30, 2019 11:09 PM

  WESLACO – Thousands of Blue Water Navy veterans say they haven’t been eligible for certain benefits. KRGV’s Frank McCaffrey spoke to Rey Sandoval, a Blue Water veteran who served during the Vietnam era. He says he has dealt with a number of health issues since he returned from... more »

• Una Audiencia Es Reprogramada Para Un Doctor Y Su Esposa Acusados de Fraude Play Video

  October 2, 2018 8:51 PM

  EDINBURG - La audiencia para un ex médico, acusado de mal diagnosticar a pacientes con fines de lucro y su esposa ha sido reprogramada. La audiencia estaba originalmente programada para el martes para discutir la liberación de fondos de las cuentas de Jorge Zamora-Quezada. El juez Ricardo Hinojosa también está... more »

• Valley Doctor Treats Inmates at Medical Office Play Video

  June 9, 2017 9:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- A Rio Grande Valley doctor said he has a set protocol in place for treating his patients who are inmates to help ensure the safety of his staff and other patients. Dr. Alex Sudarshan said he’s in his 26 years of treating people in the Valley. As an eye... more »

• Arrestan a Doctor con Licencia Suspendida Temporalmente Play Video

  May 19, 2017 6:11 PM

  WESLACO – Le han suspendido temporalmente n doctor de Mission acusado de contacto inapropiado con sus pacientes Humberto Rafael Bruschetta es acusado con dos cargos de asalto sexual y uno de exhibicionismo. Bruschetta fue puesto en libertad de la cárcel del Condado Hidalgo después de haber sido arrestado por segunda... more »

• Recupera Movilidad Normal Con Rodilla Personalizada Play Video

  May 14, 2017 1:39 PM

  ATLANTA- Hace menos de un año que esto hubiera sido imposible para Amanda Fair-Evans, de 48 años de edad. El dolor en su rodilla izquierda era insoportable e intentó medicamentos e inyecciones de cortisona pero finalmente rogó a su doctor que la operara. El cirujano ortopédico de Emory,Mathew Pombo pensó... more »

• Doctor de Mission Acusado de Contacto Inapropiado con Pacientes

  May 4, 2017 1:40 PM

  MISSION – Un doctor de Mission ha sido acusado de contacto inapropiado con sus pacientes. Humberto Rafael Bruschetta es acusado de exhibición indecente y ataque sexual. Una querella criminal muestra que una víctima declaró a los investigadores que durante un examen el doctor cerró la puerta y se desnudó delante... more »

• Palmhurst Doctor Charged in Illegal Kickback Scheme

  January 20, 2017 12:04 PM

  MCALLEN – A Rio Grande Valley area doctor was taken into custody for his scheme to solicit and obtain illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare patient referrals. A grand jury in McAllen returned the sealed indictment Jan. 17 against the 51-year-old Palmhurst doctor. He is scheduled to make his initial... more »