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Valley Regional's Diabetes Management Center Empowers Patients Through Accredited Education Program
BROWNSVILLE, TX – October 1, 2025 – Valley Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Management Center is proud to offer a nationally accredited diabetes education program, recognized by the American Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). This accreditation ensures that individuals living with diabetes in the Brownsville area have access to high-quality, evidence-based education and support. Diabetes education is a collaborative process that equips individuals with, or at risk for,
Brownsville Mom Shares Her NICU Journey with a Message of Hope
NICU graduate reunites with care team a decade after premature birth ] BROWNSVILLE, TX – September 30, 2025 – Ten years ago, Azucena Serrano faced one of the most challenging moments of her life when her son Christian was born at just 25 weeks. Overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty, Azucena leaned heavily on the expertise and compassion of the NICU care team at Valley Regional Medical Center to guide her through Christian’s critical early days—and her own emotional journey as a new mother. “I
DHR Health Welcomes Dr. Carlo Sebastian Briones Chavez, Hematologist/Oncologist
DHR Health Oncology Institute Welcomes Dr. Carlo Sebastian Briones Chavez, Hematologist/Oncologist Edinburg, Texas: DHR Health, one of the largest physician-owned hospitals in the United States and a proud healthcare provider for the Rio Grande Valley since 1997, is proud to welcome Dr. Carlo Sebastian Briones Chavez to its growing team of oncology specialists. With fellowship training in hematology and oncology, Briones is an expert in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of cancers
DHR Health Expands Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Services for Cameron and Willacy Counties
Expanding forensic exam services to Cameron and Willacy Counties: DHR Health officially opened a new Safe H.A.V.E.N. (Helping All Violent Encounters Now) Forensic Exam Center inside DHR Health Brownsville Hospital, located at 4750 N. Expressway. This specialized program is designed to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care to both children and adults who have experienced abuse or assault. The center will primarily serve residents of Cameron and Willacy counties, working closely with local