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Preview Held for New Knapp / UTRGV Family Practice Residency Program in Mid-Valley
6 Physicians form Inaugural Class for 1st Graduate Medical Education Program in Mid-Valley MERCEDES, July 2017 – A preview and ribbon-cutting were held in Mercedes July 20, 2017 for a new Knapp Medical Center / UTRGV Family Practice...
Arthritis of the Knee, Walking without Pain to be Discussed in Weslaco
Dr. Michael Sander, Orthopedic Surgeon, to speak at free “Senior Health Talk” March 7 at Knapp Medical Center Arthritis of the knee – and how to manage pain that many seniors experience while walking, going up the stairs, etc. – will be...
Dr. Nicole Grigg-Gutierrez: Providing Life-Saving Colonoscopies & Advanced Gastroenterology Procedures for Mid-Valley Residents
New Gastroenterologist at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco inspired to pursue specialized field by medical residency, ordeal of dealing with cancer in her father Dr. Nicole Grigg-Gutierrez, M.D. – whose interest in gastroenterology was...
Weslaco Physician Urges Quick Action When Patients Go Into Cardiac Arrest
Dr. Robert Sepulveda discusses importance of calling 911, starting CPR during talk at Knapp Medical Center When a person stops breathing and has no pulse, it is critical to call 911 immediately and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation...
A Recipe For Healing After The Loss of A Loved One
A discussion of how to heal after the loss of a loved one will be held during a “Bereavement Support Group” meeting which will be held on Tuesday, March 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Knapp Medical Center Conference Center, 700...
Mid-Valley Women Benefitting From Beautiful Maternity Center — Close to Home
Katya Michelle Rodriguez (center) of Mercedes poses with her twin baby girls, Gabriella and Isabella, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Caring for the babies are Olivia Estrada, RN, Director of Women’s Health Services for Knapp, and...
Nursing Home Residents Receive Christmas Gifts, Thanks to Knapp Employees, Volunteers
More than 350 nursing home residents in the Mid-Valley received a gift and visit from employees of Knapp Medical Center this Christmas season as part of a “Senior Santa” program.Thanks to the generosity of the Knapp Medical Center...
Free childbirth classes helping expecting mothers prepare for birth
Expectant parents in the Mid-Valley are finding valuable information to help them prepare for the birth of their baby through free childbirth classes which are held at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mothers and fathers can receive...
Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $160 Million Financing Transaction
(Ontario, CA) – Today, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., a not for profit hospital system, announced that it has closed a $160 million senior secured credit facility (Facility) led by BBVA Compass (BBVA). The Facility, which may be...
Knapp Medical Center to be Recognized During Rose Bowl Parade in California
Florestela Delgado of the San Antonio Eye Bank, second from left, presents an award to Knapp Medical Center for helping in efforts to heal the blind through a cornea donation program. Accepting the award are Tony Ashley, RN, Knapp...
Knapp Medical Center Participating in Antibiotic Awareness Campaign
Knapp Medical Center is participating in an awareness campaign by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention regarding the importance of not over-using antibiotic medications.“Get Smart About Antibiotics Week” is an annual...
Dr. Prem Reddy Once Again Recognized Among the Most Influential Healthcare Leaders in the Nation
Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, Chairman, President and CEO of Prime Healthcare, has once again been named to Modern Healthcare’s prestigious list of the “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” for 2016. This is the third time that Dr....