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Treatment Window Increases for Stroke Patients
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Valley Baptist-Harlingen Renovates Breast Center, Adds Automated Ultrasound Capabilities
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Allergy Season Hits Rio Grande Valley, Local Physician Offers Treatment Tips
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Dr. Jose Nieves Performs 600th Robotic Procedure at Valley Baptist-Brownsville
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Valley Baptist Abuse Response Team Serves as Advocate for Valley’s Vulnerable
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Valley Baptist Health System Works to Raise Organ Donation Awareness During Donate Life Month
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World Stroke Day
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Valley Central News: Innovative treatment brings hope to stroke patients
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Heart of the Valley: Staying active can lead to a healthy and strong heart
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Innovative treatment brings hope to stroke patients
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Comprehensive Stroke Services
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Area teacher receives new life following procedure in Harlingen
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Experts Talk About Stroke
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Re-verified as Cameron County’s Only Level II Trauma Center
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Jose Enrique Teran Stroke Story (Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen)
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Hassan named president of international neurologist society
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Valley Baptist Neurology Care - Valley Baptist Medical Center
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Valley Baptist Neuroscience Department takes part in groundbreaking stroke research
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Is One Of First In Texas To Use Surpass Streamline Flow Diverter To Treat Aneurysms
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Valley Baptist Neuroscience Institute leading the way in Neurology treatments and research
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Backtable Podcast - Using AI to Improve Stroke Care
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Study: Patients can be treated up to 24 hours after stroke
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CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley: How to Prevent Stroke
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Health Matters: Aneurysms - Valley Baptist Medical Center
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Is One Of First In Texas To Use Surpass Streamline Flow Diverter To Treat Aneurysms
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Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment: Are we there yet? Part Three - Valley Baptist Medical Center
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Hassan named president of the neurologist society
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CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley: Stroke Awareness Month
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CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley: KNOWING THE SIGNS OF A STROKE
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Dr. Ameer Hassan Making History in Stroke Outcomes at Valley Baptist
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Health Matters: Intracerebral Hemorrhage - Valley Baptist Medical Center
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Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment: Are we there yet? Part Two - Valley Baptist Medical Center
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New Neuro ICU at Valley Baptist improves outcomes
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Stroke Prevention Tips
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Child Life Month Highlights Importance of Making Children Comfortable During Hospital Stay
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville to add More Locations for Screening Mammograms
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville Earns Bevy of Brownsville Herald Readers’ Choice Awards
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Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment: Are we there yet? Part One - Valley Baptist Medical Center
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Health experts share tips to celebrate Thanksgiving safely
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Edinburg man shares coronavirus recovery story
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Finding support during grief, Valley Baptist urging self care
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Valley Baptist Health System Continues to Offer Bereavement Support During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
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Need for COVID Safety Measures Remains as Holiday Season Approaches
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Maintaining Positive Mental Health During Holidays Key to Quality of Life
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Valley Baptist Health System Diabetes Centers Offer Hope, Education to Local Patients
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Exercise a key factor in stroke prevention
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Valley Baptist Health System Continues to Promote Stroke Education on World Stroke Day
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Valley Baptist Abuse Response Team Serves as Advocate for Valley’s Vulnerable
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Valley Baptist Highlights Importance of Regular Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Health Experts: Influenza Vaccinations Critical as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues into Flu Season
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Valley Baptist Health System Working to Educate Community on Warning Signs During National Suicide Prevention Month
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NBICUs at Valley Baptist-Brownsville, -Harlingen Care for Region’s Tiniest Patients
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Valley Baptist Health System Working to Educate Community on Dangers of Sepsis During Sepsis Awareness Month
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Valley Baptist Health System Continues to Share Benefits of Breastfeeding with Community During National Breastfeeding Month
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Continues to Safeguard Community With Leading Emergency, Trauma Services
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville Continuing History of Comprehensive Care
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Valley Baptist Health System Celebrates Milestone — Simultaneous High School Diploma and LVN Degree For Nursing School Grads
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Local Health Officials Continue to Stress the Importance of COVID Vaccination
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Valley Baptist Health System to Host Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive from June 7-14
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  • Men’s Health
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month
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  • Stroke
Annual Stroke Symposium Sponsored by Valley Baptist Keeps Stroke Education at Forefront
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Valley Baptist Health System Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month
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Valley Baptist Health System Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Stroke Treatment
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Valley Baptist Health System to Honor Inspiring Nurses during National Nurses Week
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Valley Baptist Health System Continues to Promote Stroke Education During Stroke Awareness Month
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, Valley Baptist-Harlingen Continue to Earn Top Grades in Patient Safety from The Leapfrog Group
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Valley Baptist-Brownsville Chaplain Named Recipient of Tenet Hall of Fame Honor
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Valley Baptist Health System Receives Platinum Recognition for Organ Donation Efforts
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Valley Baptist Health System Honors Anniversary of COVID Pandemic with Community Remembrance Garden
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Cameron County Hospitals Unite With Local Government to Keep Community Safe amid Mask Mandate Lift
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The Importance of Cardiac Health Highlighted During Heart Health Month
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Valley Baptist-Harlingen Unveils New Capabilities for Breast, Prostate MRIs
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Valley Baptist-Brownsville Diabetes Center Offers Hope, Education to Local Patients Even During Pandemic
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Maintaining Positive Mental Health Important as Pandemic Continues
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Local Physicians Stress the Importance of Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine as Distribution Continues
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, Valley Baptist-Harlingen Continue to Earn Top Grades in Patient Safety from The Leapfrog Group
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Valley Baptist Health System Recognized by State Health Services for Quality Maternity Care
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Valley Baptist Health System Continues to Offer Bereavement Support During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
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Local Physician and Collaborators Launch Health & Wellness Video Series for Rio Grande Valley
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  • Awards and Recognition
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville Receives Quality Achievement Awards for Stroke Care
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Valley Baptist Health System Diabetes Centers Offer Hope, Education to Local Patients
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Maintaining Positive Mental Health During Holidays Important as Pandemic Continues
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Valley Baptist Health System Continues to Promote Stroke Education on World Stroke Day
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Community Urged to Continue COVID Precautions as Children Return to School
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CDC Offers Community Tips on Continuing to Take Precautions Against COVID-19
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Valley Baptist Health System Working to Educate Community on Dangers of Sepsis During Sepsis Awareness Month
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  • Neurology
World Stroke Day 2019
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VBMC Celebrates EMS Appreciation Week
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Valley Baptist Health System volunteers earn recognition for selfless dedication
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Strokes Not Exclusive to the Elderly, Now Showing Up in the Mid-Thirties
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Health Center seeks to curb rise in diabetes
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  • Neurology
Valley Baptist-Harlingen receives quality achievement award for stroke care
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville Continues to Improve Breastfeeding Rates, Educate Community on Benefits
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Valley Baptist Medical Center making strides in improving stroke care
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  • Awards and Recognition
Dr. Ameer Hassan Making History in Stroke Outcomes at Valley Baptist
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Keeping a Healthy Heart
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen is one of first in Texas to use Surpass Streamline Flow Diverter to Treat Aneurysms
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3D Mammography at Valley Baptist Health System May Lead to Earlier Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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Businesses unite to keep community healthy
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Staying Fit This Year
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  • Health and Wellness
Be Prepared, Flu Season is Here
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville CEO receives national recognition as woman leader
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Saving Lives through Trauma Center Access
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Valley Baptist Health System creates awareness for World Mental Health week
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Valley Baptist Health System creates awareness for Breast Cancer
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World Stroke Day – October 29th
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville & Harlingen Receive an “A” for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
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16th Annual Forensic Science Seminar aims to Prevent and Mitigate Effects of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
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Valley Baptist Health System wants to keep you safe and having fun celebrating the New Year
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Achieves Gold Standard for Rehabilitation Facilities
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More than Medicine, It’s about Patient Experience
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Preparing for Your New Bundle of Joy
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Advancing Imaging Technology in Cameron County
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Valley Baptist Health System Wants to Keep You Safe and Healthy this Holiday Season
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Valley Baptist Health System Honors National Diabetes Month
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Valley Baptist Health System Breaks Ground on Weslaco Micro-Hospital
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
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Understanding Sepsis
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  • Awards
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Ranks Among Top in Nation for Cardiac and Lung Care Treatment
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Starting the Year Off Right by Staying Healthy
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  • Maternity
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville designated Texas Ten Step Program facility
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville recognized as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite
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Valley Baptist Medical Center –Brownsville achieves designation for higher treatment of care for newborn babies
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Valley Baptist Health System committed to higher treatment of care for newborn babies
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, Valley Baptist-Harlingen Receive an “A” for Patient Safety in Spring 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
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Valley Baptist Health System hosts Healthy Over Hungry® Cereal Drive to help Rio Grande Valley families in need
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Valley Baptist Health System Volunteers Bring Big Smiles
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Staying Safe in the Heat this Summer
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  • Neurology
Foundation advancing Stroke Care for Rio Grande Valley
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Advance Directives in the Spotlight as Valley Baptist-Harlingen Recognizes National Healthcare Decisions Day
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June is Men’s Health Month
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  • Emergency
Keeping Kids Safe this Summer
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  • Neurology
FOURTH ANNUAL “RED BALL” TO BENEFIT STROKE EDUCATION IN VALLEY
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Occupational Therapy Month – Maintaining & Leading an Active Life
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Harlingen set to unveil new Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
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  • Neurology
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen now offers most advanced imaging technology
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  • Emergency
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville opens Geriatric Emergency Department
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  • Health and Wellness
Walk from Obesity Scheduled for Saturday, October 14
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  • Community
Valley Baptist Volunteers, Employees Show Dedication to Terminally-ill Patients Through Compassionate Program
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  • Awards
Valley Baptist Health System Receives an “A” for Patient Safety in Fall 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
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  • Cardiac
Stroke Awareness Month Continues to Highlight Importance of Stroke Education
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  • Community
Valley Baptist-Harlingen Working to Educate Community on Dangers of Sepsis
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“Therapeutic Play” Part of Comprehensive Pediatric Treatment for Children of all Ages at Valley Baptist-Harlingen
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Valley Baptist-Harlingen Pediatric Emergency Room Now Open to Public
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  • Awards
Valley Baptist-Harlingen receives four-star overall rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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  • Neurology
Valley Baptist Neuroscience Department Once Again Participates in Groundbreaking Stroke Research
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  • Oncology
Valley Baptist to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Through “Mimos & Mammos” Event
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  • Health and Wellness
Harlingen Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, and Valley Baptist-sponsored 5k set for February 25
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  • Neurology
Geriatric Behavioral Health Services Now Available at Valley Baptist-Harlingen
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  • Community
Preventing, Mitigating Effects of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence to be Discussed During Annual Forensic Sciences Seminar
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  • Weight Loss
Consistency, Commitment key to Achieving Success in Upcoming Fitness-related New Year’s Resolutions
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  • Weight Loss
Valley Baptist-Brownsville Now Offering Robotic Surgical Weight Loss Procedures
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Valley Baptist Health System’s Women’s Health Programs Make National Becker’s list
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  • Weight Loss
Tips for Managing Stress and Healthy Eating for the Holidays
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Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen First in the RGV to use Drug Coated Ballon for Hemodialysis Patients
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  • Awards
Valley Baptist-Harlingen, Valley Baptist-Brownsville Receive Quality Achievement Award for Stroke Care

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