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DeTar Hospital North is celebrating a special delivery that highlights the compassionate care and patient education families receive in the Women and Children’s Services unit. Gabrielle Salinas, an employee of DeTar Healthcare System, welcomed her daughter, Lyla, on March 3, 2026, at 3:55 a.m. Lyla weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 18 inches long at birth. She joins her proud parents, Gabrielle and Mario DeLaGarza Jr., and a very excited big brother, Oliver, age 6, who has been eagerly awaiting th... ... Read More

After a lifetime dedicated to serving others, Herman L. Roe, II, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 in Goliad County, recently found himself on the receiving end of care — and credits the cardiac team at DeTar Healthcare System with helping him return to the bench stronger than ever. Earlier this year, Roe underwent a minimally invasive procedure to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker performed by Jasvinder Sidhu, M.D., cardiac electrophysiologist with DeTar Medical Group. The advanced device hel... ... Read More

Dr. Gus Zamora Shares Steps Expectant Mothers Can Take to Minimize Age-Related Risks More women than ever are choosing to grow their families later in life, and while pregnancy after age 35 can come with additional considerations, most women go on to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Dr. Gus Zamora, board-certified OB/GYN with Victoria Women’s Clinic, says preparation, education and consistent prenatal care make all the difference. “Pregnancy after 35 is very common today,” said Dr. Zamora. “... ... Read More

Every March, healthcare organizations across the country observe National Athletic Training Month (NATM), recognizing the critical role athletic trainers play in keeping athletes healthy, safe and performing at their best. Here in the Crossroads, that impact is felt every day — and every season — through the dedicated work of DeTar Sports Medicine’s Stephanie Schuckenbrock and Candie Ray. For Stephanie and Candie, athletic training is far more than standing on the sidelines Friday nights. It’s early mor... ... Read More

With more than 261,000 patient encounters last year, DeTar Healthcare System delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Crossroads community. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $145 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment of more than $6.5 million in taxes ... ... Read More

Goal: 5,000 Jars and $5,000 to Feed Families Across the Crossroads DeTar Healthcare System, in partnership with The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent (FBGC), proudly announces the launch of the fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, taking place March 2–23, 2026. After collecting 4,051 jars of peanut butter during last year’s drive, this year’s goal is to collect 5,000 jars to help families facing food insecurity across 11 counties in the Crossroads region. The public is invited to contribute by... ... Read More

DeTar Highlights Advanced Cardiac Care for Atrial Fibrillation in the Crossroads The most common heart rhythm condition in the United States is affecting more people than previously thought, reinforcing the importance of early detection, prevention and access to specialized cardiac care. Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is a type of irregular heartbeat that can significantly increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and other serious complications if left untreated. A 2024 study published in the... ... Read More

Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States — and doctors are now seeing a concerning trend: more cases appearing in adults younger than 50. While screening and prevention efforts have helped lower rates among older adults, diagnoses in younger patients have steadily increased over the past decade. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 154,000 new colon and rectal cancer cases will be diagnosed nationwide in 2025. Local physicians say early d... ... Read More

Dr. Gus Zamora shares steps expectant mothers can take to minimize age-related risks More women than ever are choosing to grow their families later in life, and while pregnancy after age 35 can come with additional considerations, most women go on to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Dr. Gus Zamora, board-certified OB/GYN with Victoria Women’s Clinic, says preparation, education and consistent prenatal care make all the difference. “Pregnancy after 35 is very common today,” said Dr. Zamora. “... ... Read More

What to know about the most common gynecologic surgery A hysterectomy — surgery to remove the uterus — is one of the most common procedures in women’s healthcare. About one in three women in the United States will undergo the surgery by age 60. While removing the uterus ends the ability to carry a pregnancy, the procedure can also bring significant relief from chronic pain, heavy bleeding and other serious gynecologic conditions. It may also be lifesaving in certain circumstances when other treatments h... ... Read More