• Dr. Michael Hocker departing UTRGV for Executive Dean role at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Tuesday, March 18, 2025 — UTRGV announced Tuesday the departure of Michael Hocker, MD, MHS, Dean of the School of Medicine and Senior Vice President of UT Health RGV.

• UTRGV School of Medicine to celebrate students ‘matching’ to medical residencies on Match Day 2025

    Monday, March 17, 2025 — ‘Match Madness’ will celebrate 50 UTRGV School of Medicine students from the Class of 2025 participating in the school’s sixth annual Match Day event.

• UT Health RGV surgical oncologist explains life-saving importance of early screening

    Tuesday, March 11, 2025 — Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in Texas and the U.S. for both men and women. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, an estimated 12,763 Texans were diagnosed with colorectal cancer last year, with 4,588 ...

• Chronicles of a Broken Heart: How the heart-brain connections impact health and well-being

    Friday, February 14, 2025 — Dr. Mario Gil, an associate professor of Neurosciences and Psychology at the UTRGV Department of Psychological Science and School of Medicine Institute of Neuroscience, and his team have identified a region in the midbrain called the Ventral ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine hosts international conference to address cancer health disparities

    Thursday, February 13, 2025 — The UTRGV School of Medicine will host the 3rd International Conference on Cancer Health Disparities and its 8th Annual Research Symposium. The event will unite national and international experts in cancer research, medical professionals and ...

• UTRGV brings global insights on Alzheimer’s Disease to community

    Friday, February 07, 2025 — Experts from the UTRGV School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, and institutions in Italy, Nigeria and Florida presented this research-backed information to more than 350 members of the South Texas community at the free event “Memory and ...

• Elevating Healthcare: Advancements and aspirations at the UTRGV School of Medicine

    Wednesday, February 05, 2025 — As we continue through 2025, the UTRGV School of Medicine is building on its momentum and advancing its mission to transform healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley.

• UTRGV School of Medicine hosts community event to promote awareness and prevention of cervical cancer

    Tuesday, January 28, 2025 — Cervical cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Unfortunately, the Rio Grande Valley has the highest incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer in the U.S., where the disease remains one of the leading causes of ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine cancer researcher explains importance of preventive care to one of RGV’s most common cancers

    Monday, January 27, 2025 — – Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, yet it is almost entirely preventable through vaccination and early detection.

• UTRGV School of Medicine team reveal breakthrough in cancer cell survival

    Wednesday, January 22, 2025 — The fight against cancer is making strides globally, but some of the most important breakthroughs are happening locally in the Rio Grande Valley. At the UTRGV School of Medicine’s South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research, Dr. ...

• UTRGV Alzheimer’s disease expert testifies at U.S. House Foreign Affairs hearing

    Thursday, December 19, 2024 — Dr. Gladys Maestre, director of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (AD-RCMAR), recently shared her expertise on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) when she ...

• Have a holly jolly… workout

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024 — UTRGV expert share tips on staying fit during the holiday season.

• Serving Our Own: UTRGV School of Medicine’s Student-Run Clinic providing free healthcare services to underserved communities

    Thursday, December 05, 2024 — In partnership with Clínica María Luisa, the UTRGV School of Medicine's Student-Run Clinic provides Peñitas residents with health care resources they might not otherwise have access to. Under the guidance of volunteer ...

• Benefits of gratitude beyond Thanksgiving

    Friday, November 22, 2024 — November is a month of gratitude, and a time when many reflect on their blessings. According to health experts at the UTRGV School of Medicine and UT Health RGV, a positive mindset through gratitude can lead to significant health benefits.

• Stay prepared this flu season: UT Health RGV health expert talks vaccinations

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024 — Dr. Laura Manzanilla Luberti, Family Medicine doctor at UT Health RGV, said Valley residents can stay ahead of potential illness by getting vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

• Global perspectives, local impact

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024 — Dr. Mohammed Razzaque, professor of Medical Education at the UTRGV School of Medicine, understands that knowledge is just the first step in making a difference in a medical student's education. He believes that true success comes with the ...

• Meet UT Health RGV’s first oncology nurse

    Thursday, November 07, 2024 — UT Health RGV’s first oncology nurse, Magdalena Ostos-Germain, describes her 26 years of service to cancer patients as a gift. Ostos-Germain moved to the Valley from Florida in 2022 to prepare for the opening of the UT Health RGV Cancer and ...

• ‘Scans aren’t scary!’

    Thursday, October 31, 2024 — At IoN, he guides patients through the procedures their doctors or clinical researchers have ordered. He explains the technology to ease some patients' anxiety about lying very still in machines that can look like something out of a science ...

• UTRGV opens its new Center for Human Genetics Building on the Brownsville Campus

    Monday, October 28, 2024 — The UTRGV School of Medicine today celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Center for Human Genetics, headquartered on the Brownsville Campus.

• UT Health RGV expert brings innovative orthopedic surgery to Valley residents

    Wednesday, October 16, 2024 — With cooler weather looming, October marks Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month, an ideal time to focus on bone health and learn ways to prevent common issues.

• UT Health RGV cancer expert advises early detection and care for breast cancer

    Wednesday, October 09, 2024 — Dr. Terence Herman, medical oncologist and hematologist at UT Health RGV, says Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in October, is a good time for women in the Rio Grande Valley to take advantage of available screening resources, and ...

• Graduate Medical Education physicians are having an impact on healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley

    Friday, October 04, 2024 — Dr. Martha Solis, a recent UTRGV School of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program graduate, chose to remain in the Rio Grande Valley and join the UTRGV School of Medicine faculty after her training, driven by a profound commitment to the ...

• UTRGV awarded $18.4M NIH grant to establish cancer research center

    Thursday, October 03, 2024 — UTRGV has received an $18.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish the Rio Grande Valley Cancer Health Disparity Research Center (RGV-CHDRC).

• From South Texas to the East Coast: UTRGV School of Medicine former student, now at Harvard, shares how she is succeeding in medicine

    Friday, September 27, 2024 — Dr. Adriana Saavedra-Simmons, a 2022 graduate of the UTRGV School of Medicine, walks confidently down the pale hallways of Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, to visit with her patients.

• UTRGV Valley physician brings innovative depression therapy to Valley patients

    Wednesday, September 25, 2024 — In Mexican culture, a "curandero" is a traditional healer known for using natural remedies and spiritual practices to treat ailments. For Dr. Diana Chapa, chair of the Department of Neuro and Behavioral Health at the UTRGV School ...

• UT Health RGV cancer experts share blood cancer care advances

    Thursday, September 19, 2024 — September marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the advancements and continue the fight for prevention, treatment and cure. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, more than 176,000 people in the United States each year ...

• UTRGV receives transformational $30 million grant to establish Diabetes Center of Excellence

    Monday, September 16, 2024 — The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF) has awarded a significant $30 million grant to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to establish the UTRGV Diabetes Center of Excellence (UTRGV DCE). The new center, which will be built near the ...

• UT Health RGV pediatrician offers health tips for back-to-school season

    Friday, August 30, 2024 — As students across the Rio Grande Valley return to classrooms, parents often face the same question: How do I keep my child healthy and ensure they don't miss school? Dr. Cristel Escalona, a board-certified pediatrician at UT Health RGV and ...

• Free online mental health portal launched at UTRGV for students

    Thursday, August 29, 2024 — A new UT System initiative called TimelyCare is now available 24/7 to all UTRGV students to provide additional support for their mental health. TimelyCare’s services include therapy by appointment, on-demand emotional support, health ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine signs new Kleberg Foundation Endowed Chair and Chief of Medical Oncology

    Thursday, August 29, 2024 — The UTRGV School of Medicine, in continuing to uphold its promise to expand and elevate cancer care in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond, has signed its newest addition to the cancer care leadership team, Dr. Diane Duyen Nguyen. Nguyen will join ...

• UTRGV researchers investigating connection between cancer treatment and heart failure

    Wednesday, August 14, 2024 — Dr. Genaro Ramirez Correa, assistant professor in the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Department of Primary and Community Care (PCC-ISU), Division of Human Genetics, says existing cancer treatments can be a “double-edged sword.” ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine serves community at Operation Border Health Preparedness

    Friday, August 09, 2024 — This year, the UTRGV School of Medicine students were part of the 25th anniversary of Operation Border Health Preparedness, or OBHP, an initiative organized by the Texas Department of State Health Services that brings medical care to South Texas ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine pipeline programs expanding medical education for underserved students

    Wednesday, August 07, 2024 — Together, Vaqueros MD and JAMP, are innovative programs that remove a significant barrier underserved students face to help them begin their medical careers. Both are offered by the UTRGV School of Medicine to attract and retain talent in Texas.

• Prepping for Back-to-School

    Monday, August 05, 2024 — As summer concludes, families are gearing up for the back-to-school season. To help combat the stress of returning to class, Dr. Laura Manzanilla Luberti – an American Board-Certified family medicine doctor practicing at UT Health RGV and ...

• Meet UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of 2028

    Friday, August 02, 2024 — The UTRGV School of Medicine recently welcomed 59 medical students as part of its newest class of future doctors. The Class of 2028 marks the ninth cohort for the UTRGV School of Medicine and represents the university’s continued commitment ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of '28 receives emblematic White Coat at annual ceremony

    Saturday, July 27, 2024 — This year's White Coat Ceremony – a special event that serves as a rite of passage and marks the start of the pathway to medicine – celebrated 59 new UTRGV School of Medicine students who participated in the robing ceremony.

• Valley native bringing advanced oncology services to UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center

    Thursday, July 25, 2024 — A native of San Benito, Daniel Hernandez has more than two decades of experience in a career dedicated to serving others. With the construction of the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center nearing completion in early 2025, Hernandez said he is ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine celebrates new HCA internal medicine residency program

    Friday, July 19, 2024 — UTRGV School of Medicine leaders and physician residents attended a meet and greet to celebrate the start of the new UTRGV internal medicine residency program.

• Play It Cool: UT Health RGV pediatrician offers tips on heat safety for children

    Tuesday, June 25, 2024 — Dr. Cristel Escalona, board-certified pediatrician at UT Health RGV and associate professor of pediatrics at UTRGV School of Medicine, said being outdoors is essential for healthy baby development, but safety-first decisions are a must.

• UTRGV, HCA Healthcare collaboration launches first Internal Medicine residency at Valley Regional Medical Center

    Friday, June 21, 2024 — Through a collaboration with HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division, Valley Regional and Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen will be the sites of three years of supervised training for 13 UTRGV School of Medicine doctors-in-residency. The first ...

• UTRGV and HCA Healthcare launch first Internal Medicine residency program at Rio Grande Regional and Valley Regional Medical Center

    Tuesday, June 18, 2024 — The residency program is a collaboration with HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division, which is bringing resident physicians to McAllen and Brownsville this summer, with plans to seat 150 total resident physicians by 2029. Both Rio Grande Regional ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine researcher breaking barriers in fight against Alzheimer's disease

    Wednesday, June 12, 2024 — This Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, Dr. Jesús Melgarejo joins the forefront of the fight against Alzheimer's disease and is working to help Valley communities understand and prevent this neurological disease.

• UTRGV expert stresses importance of mental health and well-being

    Wednesday, May 22, 2024 — Every May, advocates and supporters come together to encourage open dialogue, support and access to resources for those facing mental health challenges in communities around the world. Dr. Alcides Amador, board-certified psychiatrist at UT Health ...

• UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center on track for 2025 launch

    Friday, May 17, 2024 — Construction on the $145 million UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center is on track for completion in the last quarter of 2024, with patient access starting in February 2025. The project, which is funded primarily by the University of Texas ...

• Motherhood and Medicine: How a UTRGV medical student maintains both roles

    Wednesday, May 08, 2024 — For Natasha N. Quailes, a second-year medical student at the UTRGV School of Medicine, motherhood and medicine share many similarities, but they both require one significant trait: resilience. This Mother's Day, Quailes, of San Juan, ...

• UTRGV School of Medicine commemorates fifth commencement

    Saturday, May 04, 2024 — Dressed elegantly in their black and green regalia, the fifth group of medical graduates from the UTRGV School of Medicine, Class of 2024, officially transitioned from medical students to doctors.