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Jan 30, 2019 · health care in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) through greater collaboration. The cal. of this White Paper is for more equitable access to quality health ca. ALTH ACCESS DETERMINANTSLower Economic Capacity in the Rio Grande ValleyTo anyone who was raised in the RGV, the economic and geographic transform. tion of this border region over the last 20 ...
May 16, 2018 · The Rio Grande Valley is home to many health barriers that are common among low-income communities across the country: Roughly half of the sprawling region is considered a food desert – where ...
- Gaby Galvin
- Staff Writer
Aug 30, 2018 · SHARE. Access to health care continues to be a big issue in the Rio Grande Valley. The Texas House of Representatives Human Services Committee hosted a public hearing this morning. It focuses on ...
- KVEO-TV
Discover the challenges and opportunities in healthcare access across the Rio Grande Valley. We delve into critical data on primary care physician availability, specialist coverage, and nurse-to-patient ratios in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. Understand the current state of healthcare services and explore potential solutions to improve the health and well-being of our community.
Access Book: The Health Resource Guide for the Rio Grande Valley 2020. The Access Book (printed) as well as its online version was developed as a tool for our Rio Grande Valley community seeking Primary, Secondary and Behavioral Health Care services available in our area. This easy-to-use guide is sectioned by the four counties comprising the ...
Issues like poverty and lack of access to healthcare burden the Valley. These factors are the leading cause of health problems, including diabetes, obesity, and cervical cancer. Fifteen years ago, Dr. Atul Gawande, a surgeon, writer, and public health researcher, highlighted the region’s systemic inequities in his landmark article, The Cost ...
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Since 1985, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has focused on reducing or eliminating racial/ethnic health disparities. Hispanic Agenda for Action. Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency. Hispanic Employment in the Federal Government.
