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• Expert spotlights food poverty in the Valley Play Video

  March 1, 2020 5:50 PM

  MCALLEN – In the Rio Grande Valley, more than 50% of the residents live in poverty, playing a factor in the increase of people struggling with diabetes and obesity. Families living in poverty don’t make healthy choices, because they want to target a meal for five dollars versus a... 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 »

• HOV: Symptoms of heart disease vary in women Play Video

  February 14, 2020 3:27 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. It kills 400,000 every year, according to the American Heart Association. Nelly Lozano is a grandmother and also a 51-year-old CrossFitter who spends her off-time in the gym. She works... more »

• City of Elsa encouraging residents to partake in 8-week health lifestyle challenge Play Video

  February 6, 2020 6:51 PM

  ELSA – The city of Elsa took on a challenge to encourage more citizens not just in their city, but across the Rio Grande Valley, to live healthier lifestyles. Jessica Garza is the economic development director for the city of Elsa. She says when Mayor Alonzo Perez attended a... more »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Valley Man Raising Awareness for Diabetes through Children's Books Play Video

  November 30, 2019 10:46 PM

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY - A valley man is hoping to raise awareness about the dangers surrounding diabetes. David Norec wrote a children's book on the importance of healthy choices. "In 2013, I lost my brother to diabetes, to the effects of diabetes and then the following year... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Walk Across Texas Play Video

  October 22, 2019 1:51 PM

  LASARA – An idea to motivate students to exercise and be healthy while also asking them to walk more than 800 miles. They call it the Walk Across Texas, a program sponsored by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service to get students to take on more physical activities. At... more »

• Doctor Advises Parents to be Up to Date in Vaccines Play Video

  August 8, 2019 8:25 PM

  WESLACO - Monday means back to school for some Valley children, and doctors want parents to make sure their kids are up to date with their vaccines. Mumps, measles and the flu are just some of the viruses kids can come in contact with during the school year. ... more »

• Border Agents Struggling to Keep Diseases Away From Home Play Video

  June 13, 2019 9:28 PM

  DONNA – The Department of Homeland Security says sickness and disease are following Border Patrol agents home from work. Agents in the Rio Grande Valley sector alone are managing over 250 migrant flu cases. More bodies to the border mean more risk of disease for the border agents.... more »

• 32 Confirmed Cases of Influenza at McAllen Migrant Processing Center Play Video

  May 22, 2019 3:55 PM

  MCALLEN – Customs and Border Protection announced they re-opened their central processing center in McAllen after Tuesday night's temporary closure. According to CBP officials, there were 32 people in their custody who were determined to have influenza. They were all at the processing facility operated by the Rio... more »

• Edinburg Families Concerned Over nearby Debris Burning Play Video

  May 16, 2019 6:05 PM

  EDINBURG – Edinburg families living near county crews who are burning debris say they’re concerned their health may be at risk. Hidalgo County Precinct 4 has burned piles of branches and leaves for a month on the corner of Terry Road and Davis Road. A precinct spokesman tells... more »

• Balancing Work Life with a Mental Illness Play Video

  May 7, 2019 8:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Rio Grande Valley father of three is fighting for both his health and his job. Jack Jew, who is battling bipolar disorder, says his doctor’s appointments are beginning to interfere with work. His appointments at Tropical Texas Behavioral Health are being scheduled during his work... more »

• HOV: Local Parents Learning about Healthy Dieting Play Video

  April 1, 2019 4:06 PM

  MCALLEN – A McAllen woman says she’s taking responsibility to keep diabetes out of her home. Daniela Vega says she wants to learn how to prepare healthier meals for her two-year-old boy to prevent this disease. She’s taking a course at the Lark Branch of the McAllen Public... more »

• HOV: Food Stamp Recipients Advised to Opt for Healthy Foods Play Video

  March 28, 2019 4:21 PM

  WESLACO – Diabetes is a problem for people of all income levels, including those who receive food stamps. CHANNEL 5 NEWS wants to know why would taxpayers pay for something that is going to get somebody sick? The answer to that question isn’t so simple. What we... more »

• HOV: Understanding Diabetes, Changes Needed for Improvement Play Video

  March 25, 2019 2:00 PM

  WESLACO – Diabetes is a growing epidemic around the world; in the U.S. alone, 30 million people are diagnosed. In the Rio Grande Valley, one in three people are diagnosed with diabetes. "The CDC, for example, thinks about 73 percent has potential to be diabetics in the Valley.... more »

• New Birth Gives Hope for Ocelot Conservationists Play Video

  March 5, 2019 6:29 PM

  WESLACO – Although the South Texas ocelot species is disappearing, conservationists say there’s still hope. These conservationists are breeding in captivity to help the species in the wild. The breeding resulted in a birth earlier this year. They are excited about their reproduction, as well as the... more »

• VA Asking for Public’s Feedback Regarding New Standards for Health Coverage Play Video

  February 25, 2019 5:58 PM

  WESLACO – New standards for community care and urgent care for veterans is set to take effect in June, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs press release. Last month, VA leaders in Washington proposed these provisions in health coverage. This will guide when veterans can seek care... more »

• Valley Couple Facing Health Issues Worried about Possible Eviction Play Video

  February 25, 2019 5:31 PM

  EDINBURG – A Rio Grande Valley couple who have faced challenges with their health are now worried about getting evicted. Sally Flores is legally blind and her husband is bedridden. She says they recently received a grant to remodel their home in order to make it more accessible.... more »

• Cameron Co. Health Officials to Use Funds to Prepare for Natural Disasters Play Video

  February 15, 2019 5:42 PM

  LAURELES - The Cameron County Health Department says they received more money to be readily prepared for natural disasters. Local resident Candelario Briseño says she remembers the damages caused by the 2018 June floods. "We never thought it was going to happen all of a sudden we got... more »

• Health Officials Warn About Illegal Valentine's Gift Vendors Play Video

  February 13, 2019 4:17 PM

  HARLINGEN – Health officials are warning about illegal Valentine’s Day gift street vendors. Valentine’s Day gift vendor Lucy Salinas says she has to get a tax ID, have the application notarized, and pass several inspections before being able to start her business. "I have to come to the... 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 »

• Tumors Being Found in Green Sea Turtles More Frequently Play Video

  January 24, 2019 12:56 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A species at risk is coming up with strange medical issues. The veterinary staff at Sea Turtles, Inc. says more green sea turtles are being found with tumors. They tell us they’ve been doing CT scans on the turtles to evaluate their health. ... more »

• Harlingen Veteran Concerned about VA Wait Times Play Video

  January 21, 2019 4:37 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Harlingen veteran says the wait times at the Veteran Affairs office are getting better, but there is still room for improvement. Antonio Alvarado says he is not prioritized for VA healthcare because he served during peacetime in the late 1970s. "First come, first serve, that's... more »

• Mission Community Joins Forces for Free Health Fair

  December 28, 2018 2:15 PM

  MISSION, TX -The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Mission and Mission Regional Medical Center to host its 24th Annual Mission Community Health & Wellness Fair. The event will be held at the Mission Event Center on Saturday, January 12, 2019, from 7:30 a.m. to... more »

• Valley Pharmacists Explains Health Risk of Buying Medications Online Play Video

  June 1, 2018 3:36 PM

  MCALLEN – A Rio Grande Valley pharmacist says buying medications online poses a risk to one’s health. This warning comes after a Brownsville man was accused of selling Cialis and Viagra on Facebook and Craigslist. A Valley pharmacist says looking for a cheap deal online could be risky. KRGV’s Angelo... more »

• Special Report: Price of Patrol Play Video

  May 17, 2018 3:17 PM

  WESLACO – Traumatic injury claims involving U.S. Border Patrol agents are on an upward trend nationally and in the Rio Grande Valley sector. Agents in the RGV sector are on patrol in the most dangerous part of the border. As part of CHANNEL 5 NEWS’ coverage on daily assaults,... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Program Tackling Chronic Nuisance Properties Play Video

  December 21, 2017 6:35 PM

  MCALLEN – Hidalgo County is trying to rid of all the home health hazards. If property owners don't heed their warnings, they can be fined. The Hidalgo County Nuisance and Abatement program went from having no cases to more than 1,000. A nuisance property is not only an eyesore, according... more »