Jan 30, 2019 · serious gaps in health care in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) through greater collaboration. The call of this White Paper is for more equitable access to quality health care. …
The RGV is 94% Latinx with high unemployment (6.25%) and poverty (25.42%), leading to health inequity like limited access to basic needs, transportation issues, and low health literacy rates …
A Battle for Community Health in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley - U.S.
May 16, 2018 · Poverty rates sit around 30 percent to 40 percent, and obesity, diabetes and other chronic health conditions are prevalent.
RGV leaders asked how workforce development can break the …
Dec 24, 2024 · “The RGV region has 24.7 percent of families living below the poverty level, nearly triple the percentage for the United States, according to the RGV Health Connect …
Health Equity | DHR Health | Edinburg Hospital & ER | Serving McAllen …
We are dedicated to reducing health disparities and in 2023, we elevated health equity to a strategic priority. We have a designated health equity officer and are actively spearheading …
“Population-specific differences in the presence of disease, health outcomes, or access to health care.” Part II: Why is this important? What impact do health disparities have on health and …
Panel discussion at WGU conference focuses on healthcare in the RGV
Dec 19, 2024 · “The RGV region has 24.7 percent of familiars living below the poverty level, nearly triple the percentage for the United States, according to the RGV Health Connect …
Rio Grande Valley Healthcare Workforce Challenges
Sep 26, 2023 · Despite this growth trajectory, the region still has serious issues to tackle, including poverty, education, and the pivotal one, value-based healthcare. The RGV area is …
A Different Crisis at the Border – Contemporary Concerns in …
Feb 21, 2023 · This region also boasts high rates of poverty, where 29.5% of residents live in poverty. With that, 34.1% of the population lack health insurance coverage. Not to mention, …
The Healthcare System Navigator Project at the UT Health RGV …
Jun 25, 2021 · The RGV is home to the cities with the lowest education rates, lowest rates of insurance, and lowest median income, as well as the highest rates of poverty, highest rates of …