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• 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 »

• 5 People Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Case

  April 26, 2019 10:06 PM

  MISSION – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit assisted the feds to convict five people in two health care fraud cases. Five people cheated Medicaid and Medicare out of nearly $4.5 million. “By billing Medicare and Medicaid for services never provided, these individuals and their companies... more »

• SPI Increasing Safety by Utilizing AirLife during Spring Break Play Video

  March 12, 2019 5:28 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND –The city is increasing safety measures during spring break by utilizing an AirLife. San Antonio Air Life area manager Trey Howard says he knows as more people come to South Padre Island, the need for emergency services grows. "You don't always know what is going... more »

• Mexican Consulate Confirms Deceased Migrant was in Terminal Phase

  February 20, 2019 10:33 AM

  MCALLEN – The Mexican Consulate in McAllen reports that the man who died under federal custody at a hospital Feb. 18 had a degenerative disease and was in a terminal phase. The man was a Mexican citizen who was found on the riverbanks near the International Bridge in Roma... more »

• VA iPhone App for Veteran Access to Medical Records Play Video

  February 13, 2019 3:56 PM

  HARLINGEN – A local veteran says he wants technological improvement to access his medical records. Simon Muniz served in the U.S. Army in the 1960s. Muniz says he is staying on top of his Veteran Affairs health records and making sure he is getting the care he needs.... more »

• Local EMS Organization to Improve Medical Transportation with New Helicopter Play Video

  February 12, 2019 6:32 PM

  MCALLEN – The Rio Grande Valley does not currently have any air medical transport by helicopter but that will all change soon. The only company that provided this service closed its doors in January, but helicopter medical service is still needed in the Valley. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas explains... more »

• New Laws in Place for 2019 Play Video

  December 31, 2018 5:52 PM

  WESLACO – With a new year comes changes in some laws. Beginning Jan. 1, patients will be able to go online to see what hospitals are charging for all medical procedures. A Weslaco resident tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS he was caught off guard after receiving a bill for... more »

• Father Claims Son's Former School Failed to Notify of Scoliosis Condition Play Video

  June 14, 2017 6:44 PM

  MERCEDES – A father wants to know why his son’s former school failed to notify him about his son’s health condition. The concerned parent said the lack of communication caused his son’s scoliosis to go untreated. Zach Herard said his children are his world and works hard to make sure... more »