Healthcare

Abbott orders investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center over alleged birth tourism marketing

July 7, 2026 • 3 min read

The governor directed state regulators to investigate whether the Mission hospital violated state law by advertising birth packages to foreign... Read more »

Valley mental health provider investing $17.8M to expand behavioral and addiction services

July 6, 2026 • 2 min read

The Harlingen project will add four new buildings for youth and adult diversion, respite care, addiction recovery, and other behavioral... Read more »

Mexican university launches nursing pipeline to help ease Texas’ healthcare worker shortage

June 29, 2026 • 3 min read

The Autonomous University of Tamaulipas will help prepare nursing graduates and connect them with Texas hospitals through the TN visa.... Read more »

STC program puts Valley high school students on path to veterinary careers

June 22, 2026 • 2 min read

The program connects students with local veterinary clinics while helping meet demand for veterinary professionals in the region.... Read more »

Four Rio Grande Valley cities rank among top U.S. retirement destinations for 2026

May 25, 2026 • 2 min read

McAllen, Pharr, Mission, and Edinburg made Investopedia’s national rankings as affordability and healthcare continue shaping where retirees choose to live.... Read more »

Mission Regional Medical Center to break ground on $10.5M Palmview emergency department

May 23, 2026 • 1 min read

The 24-hour facility in western Hidalgo County is expected to open in summer 2027.... Read more »

UTRGV to convert former Harlingen retail center into $42.3M healthcare education hub 

May 22, 2026 • 2 min read

The project will create a new home for physical and occupational therapy programs in Harlingen by spring 2027.... Read more »

DHR Health is now home to South Texas’ only comprehensive epilepsy center

May 12, 2026 • 2 min read

The designation means patients with severe epilepsy may be able to receive advanced treatment closer to home instead of traveling... Read more »

Reynosa mixed-use project to add medical, retail space near Hidalgo bridge

May 9, 2026 • 3 min read

Distrito Zafiro is being developed along a key commercial corridor as investors bet on rising demand tied to industrial expansion... Read more »

How the Valley’s SBA business owner of the year built a 300-employee caregiving company

May 7, 2026 • 4 min read

After watching her daughter navigate a difficult medical recovery, Blanca Elina Perez launched a home health company that now serves... Read more »

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