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• 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 »

• Brownsville Shelter’s Clinic No Longer able to Pay for Medicine Play Video

  May 28, 2019 6:21 PM

  BROWNSIVLLE – A Brownsville shelter is now facing a new challenge of not being able to provide medication and vaccines to those who need treatment. The Good Neighbor Settlement House can no longer provide proscriptions or over-the-counter medications. The clinic at the shelter is open every Tuesday for... more »

• HOV: Doctor Warns of Medications Sold at Local Flea Markets Play Video

  April 3, 2019 5:00 PM

  WESLACO – They are not doctors, nurses or in the medical field. Rio Grande Valley flea market vendors are selling health risks to people diagnosed with diabetes. A few dollars and it’s yours. CHANNEL 5 NEWS took undercover cameras inside several flea markets. Watch the video... more »

• HOV: Pharmacist Suggests Asking Doctor for Cheaper Alternative Medications Play Video

  April 2, 2019 12:40 PM

  WESLACO – Medication to control diabetes is costing those who need it most a fortune. It’s causing diabetics to put themselves at risk trying to make it last. At times, some choose to ration their prescribed amount which can turn into a deadly situation. A pharmacist says... 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 »