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Next Community Blood Drives Set for October 13 at DeTar and Citizens Nearly 100 units of blood were collected on Thursday, September 11, in a remarkable show of support during a joint blood drive hosted by DeTar Healthcare System, Citizens Medical Center, and Victoria Women’s Clinic Associates (VWCA), in partnership with the MD Anderson Cancer Center Blood Bank. With 38 units donated at DeTar Hospital North and 57 at Citizens Medical Center, the drive reflected the strength of a community united around ... ... Read More

DeTar Surgeon Emphasizes Early Screening Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, and recent trends are raising new concerns among healthcare professionals. Between 2012 and 2021, diagnoses of colorectal cancer in adults under 50 have steadily increased, even as rates in those over 50 have declined. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in 202... ... Read More

DeTar Healthcare System is proud to partner with The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent (FBGC) to launch Bowls of Hope – A Cereal Drive to Fight Hunger during the month of September 2025 as part of FBGC’s Hunger Action Month Challenge. This drive aims to provide nutritious, easy-to-prepare breakfast options for families struggling with food insecurity throughout the Crossroads region. September is nationally recognized as Hunger Action Month, making it the perfect time for communities to unite and combat ... ... Read More

With more Americans living well into their 80s and 90s, DeTar Healthcare System is taking a proactive step in helping the community not just live longer, but live better. On September 15, DeTar will launch Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life, a free, 12-day email series that breaks down the most important aspects of healthy aging. From maintaining muscle and bone strength to preventing cognitive decline and organ deterioration, the series provides science-backed tips to help people live ... ... Read More

DeTar Volunteer Services has made a meaningful contribution to patient care with the donation of two new nestable wheelchairs to DeTar Hospital Navarro. The $3,400 purchase was funded by proceeds from DeTar’s Volunteer gift shops at both the North and Navarro hospital campuses. These new transport chairs are designed with both patients and staff in mind. The chairs don’t fold, which makes them stronger and more stable, and they include features like lift-up armrests for easy seating and a smooth ride th... ... Read More

DeTar Medical Group Primary Care East Now Open and Serving Patients DeTar Healthcare System’s newest facility—DeTar Medical Group Primary Care East—is officially open and serving patients. Located within Texas A&M – Victoria’s Health & Wellness Center at 2810 N. Ben Wilson Street, Suite 100, the clinic is fully operational and already welcoming students, faculty and members of the Crossroads community for primary care services and walk-in visits. The clinic hours of operation are Monday - Thursd... ... Read More

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and DeTar Healthcare System is proud to raise awareness of the many benefits of breastfeeding—while also acknowledging the real challenges new parents may face—and highlighting the support available through its Women & Children’s Center. “From the moment you become pregnant, your body begins preparing to nourish your baby,” said Mary Claire Bradshaw, director of DeTar’s Women & Children’s Center. “Breastfeeding offers so much more than nutrition. It provid... ... Read More

DeTar Steps Up with $5,500 Donation to Keep Meals on the Table at Mid-Coast Family Services Crisis Center When recent FEMA funding changes eliminated the food budget for the Mid-Coast Family Services Crisis Center, DeTar Healthcare System stepped in with immediate support — donating $5,500 to ensure residents have nutritious meals through the end of 2025. Each year, more than 250 adults and children find safety at the Crisis Center after escaping family violence. During their stay, victims and their chi... ... Read More

DeTar Volunteer Services is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its community bake sale, held Thursday, August 7, in the main lobby of DeTar Hospital Navarro. Thanks to the generous support of the public and the dedication of DeTar staff and volunteers, the event raised more than $1,700 — all of which will go directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, providing aid to families impacted by the recent devastating floods across Texas. From cookies and cupcakes to pies and brownies, the sal... ... Read More

In the face of a region-wide blood shortage, the Crossroads community responded with overwhelming generosity during today’s Community Blood Drive hosted by DeTar Healthcare System in partnership with South Texas Blood & Tissue. Held on Thursday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DeTar Medical Plaza, the event not only met—but shattered—collection goals. A total of 36 community members came out to donate, with 30 successful donations, including 7 first-time donors. In all, 31 units of blood were col... ... Read More