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Prime South GME Consortium to Host 2026 White Coat Ceremony on August 19, 2026
The Prime South GME Consortium will host its 2026 White Coat Ceremony on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Knapp Medical Center Conference Center. The ceremony will honor incoming PGY-1 residents across four residency programs affiliated with the Consortium…
Groundbreaking to be held for new Palmview Emergency Department, a department of Mission Regional Medical Center
Prime Healthcare and Mission Regional Medical Center to invest $10.5 million to expand access to 24/7 emergency care in western Hidalgo County. Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, for the new Palmview Emergency Department…
Stroke Recovery: Navigating Life and Finding Hope
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of stroke using the B.E.F.A.S.T. framework - Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.1...
For the third time, Becker’s Healthcare recognizes Dr. Bhadriraju, who serves as Chief Medical Officer for Prime Healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley
Longtime Valley physician Dr. Padmini Bhadriraju has once again been named a “Chief Medical Officer to Know” by a national publication, Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the third time in a row that Dr. Bhadriraju has received the national recognition. In addition, Dr. Bhadriraju has received many other honors…
Understanding the Connection: Why Managing Stress is Vital for Your Health
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we believe your mental well-being is just as critical as your physical health. Here are helpful tips and considerations for managing stress and its impact on overall health. The Hidden Impact of Stress...
Mission Regional Outpatient Pharmacy Offers Patients a Seamless Path Home
Patients discharged from Mission Regional Medical Center can now leave the hospital with prescriptions in hand, thanks to the Mission Regional Outpatient Pharmacy — a convenient on-site resource designed to simplify the transition from hospital care to home recovery. Located at 900 S. Bryan Rd., Suite 101…
Healthgrades Names Mission Regional Medical Center a 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare (Foundation), announced today that it has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This award reflects Mission Regional Medical Center’s commitment to safe…
Cath Lab Specialist Patricia Alvarado Reflects on Nine Years of Life-Saving Work at Mission Regional Medical Center
In the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Mission Regional Medical Center, precision, preparation, and teamwork come together in some of healthcare’s most critical moments. For Patricia Alvarado, a Cath Lab technologist with nearly nine years of experience, the fast-paced environment is exactly what drew her to the specialty…
Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026
At Mission Regional Medical Center Patient Safety is a Mission, Not a Statistic As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest...
Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month
Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At Mission Regional Medical Center, we believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting...
Community Health Fair to be held in Mission
Mission Regional Medical Center to provide free health screenings, wellness information, opportunity to meet doctors, ask questions. A Community Health & Wellness Fair with free health screenings, vaccines, wellness information, and door prizes will be held next Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m…
Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months
Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for...