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• Gov't and health officials discuss future of health care in the Valley Play Video

  January 29, 2020 6:22 PM

  EDINBURG – Dozens of doctors and other Rio Grande Valley health care professionals met with government officials to talk about health care. From the lack of insurance to the lack of doctors in the area, these are just some of the issues discussed on Wednesday at the Edinburg Conference... more »

• Doctors Remove Bullet Lodged in Cameron Co. Toddler’s Back Play Video

  January 13, 2020 3:46 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Doctors successfully removed a bullet lodged in back of a young child from Cameron County. It’s now being sent for testing. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported a 2-year-old boy was hit by celebratory gunfire shortly after midnight New Year’s Day. The toddler was hit in the back... more »

• Valley Schools Taking Measures to Prevent Spread of Flu Virus Play Video

  January 6, 2020 6:24 PM

  HARLINGEN - Doctors and school districts across the country are alerting on what's shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in decades. Doctors are urging everyone to get the flu shot and most schools are taking extra steps to disinfect and protect from the flu. ... more »

• Health Officials Explain Importance of Flu Shot following South Texas Child's Death Play Video

  November 18, 2019 6:09 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the first child flu death of the season in Texas. The agency says the 5-year-old who died from the flu is from Region 11, which includes the Rio Grande Valley and more than 10 other counties from Corpus Christi... more »

• Medical Volunteers Treating Immigrant Families at Respite Center Play Video

  April 19, 2019 5:13 PM

  MCALLEN – Central American children and their parents continue to cross through the Rio Grande Valley border and many are ill. Those lucky enough to pass through the Catholic Charities Respite Center might get a chance to see a medical professional. Due to the influx of immigrants passing... more »

• HOV: Valley Mother Helping to Inform Parents about Diabetes Play Video

  April 2, 2019 10:01 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley mother is on a mission to help local parents teach their children about the dangers of diabetes. She founded an organization to help change the future of these families who are affected by diabetes. "It was started shortly after my son was... more »

• Doctors Volunteering at Shelter to Prevent Overcrowding at Local Hospitals Play Video

  April 2, 2019 6:02 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Local doctors are providing health screenings to immigrants at the Good Neighbor Settlement House in Brownsville. The doctors are volunteering to help reduce hospital visits for the community and the new immigrants coming in. Valley Baptist emergency room doctor Kazim Hussain says they are evaluating many... more »

• Local Diabetics Rationing Medication to Cut Cost Play Video

  January 15, 2019 5:01 PM

  WESLACO – The increase of insulin prices are affecting local diabetics. As a diabetic of 20 years, Santa Rodriguez says she wouldn't be able to afford medication without the help of her children. She says the cost of insulin has increased to $200, making her take drastic measures.... more »

• VA Expanding Technology to Decrease Wait Times for Veterans Play Video

  January 2, 2019 8:47 PM

  WESLACO – Some veterans across the Rio Grande Valley can’t afford the long wait process for an appointment with their doctors and specialists. The interim chief of staff for the local U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offices says the department is expanding its technology to get help for veterans... more »