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DeTar Healthcare System, in collaboration with Gonzales Healthcare Systems, conducted a STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) drill on Friday, April 17, to enhance emergency response readiness for patients experiencing severe heart attacks. The exercise provided a critical opportunity to evaluate coordination among hospital emergency departments, EMS teams, and DeTar’s cardiovascular specialists—ensuring patients across the Crossroads region receive rapid, life-saving care when it matters most. Sim... ... Read More

Every year, Monique Garcia, patient access/admissions coordinator at DeTar Healthcare System, made sure to schedule her children’s annual doctor visits with their primary care physicians. With three sons and three stepsons to care for, Garcia knows how important yearly check-ups are. But as a mother of six, she was busy and felt fine, so she didn’t see the need to schedule her own annual appointment. “Early detection and rapid treatment make all the difference,” Sara Ashraf, M.D., an oncologist with DeT... ... Read More

Recognizing the Vital Role of OT in Restoring Independence and Enhancing Lives Getting back to the little things—buttoning a shirt, cooking a favorite meal, or returning to work—can mean everything after an illness or injury. During National Occupational Therapy Month this April, DeTar Healthcare System is highlighting the important role occupational therapy (OT) plays in helping patients regain independence and get back to doing what they love most. “Our occupational therapists are essential to the hea... ... Read More

Enhanced breastfeeding support and family-centered care remain at the forefront of DeTar’s maternity services DeTar Hospital North is proud to announce its designation by Texas Health and Human Services as a Texas Ten Step (TTS) facility, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to improving maternity care and breastfeeding support for families across the Crossroads. This prestigious designation recognizes hospitals that implement evidence-based practices proven to support successful br... ... Read More

Parents of children admitted into the facility’s NICU are invited to reunite with DeTar NICU nurses, staff, and neonatologists on May 7 On May 7 at 4:30 p.m., DeTar Hospital North’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will host its 5th annual NICU Reunion—an event centered on something truly special: reconnecting caregivers with the families and little ones they once cared for during life’s most delicate moments. For NICU nurses, physicians, and staff, the reunion is a chance to see just how far these b... ... Read More

As temperatures rise and summer approaches, many individuals begin thinking about getting “pool ready or beach ready.” According to Dr. Daniel Espinosa, family medicine doctor with DeTar Medical Group, the key to lasting health isn’t quick fixes—it’s starting now with sustainable lifestyle changes that benefit both body and mind. “Everyone wants results quickly, especially this time of year,” said Dr. Espinosa. “But meaningful, lasting weight loss starts with simple, consistent habits—regular exercise, ... ... Read More

Free community celebration honoring our local healthcare heroes during Hospital Week In celebration of Hospital Week and the dedicated professionals who care for the Crossroads community, Townsquare Media Victoria will host a “Thanking Our Healthcare Heroes” Street Dance on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Victoria at DeLeon Plaza. Live music will be provided by The Spazmatics. DeTar Healthcare System is thrilled to serve as one of the presenting sponsors for “Thanking Our Heal... ... Read More

Imagine standing up, taking your first step without pain, and feeling nearly as confident as you did decades earlier — all because of a surgery planned with pinpoint precision and guided by robotic technology. Crossroads patients have access to advanced, robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, often bringing greater precision, faster recovery and personalized results to orthopedic care close to home. Once considered exclusive to major metropolitan hospitals, robotic-assisted joint replacement is now... ... Read More

Health care in the Crossroads is evolving rapidly. As our region grows, so do the demands on hospitals, clinics, and providers to deliver high-quality care while adapting to workforce shortages, advancing technology, and the changing expectations of patients. At DeTar Healthcare System, we see these challenges as opportunities to strengthen and modernize care for the Crossroads. Founded in 1924 by Drs. William and Webb T. DeTar as a 10-bed hospital in a remodeled Victoria home, DeTar has grown alongside... ... Read More

From the first cry of a newborn to the last check-up before a young adult heads off to college, pediatric care at DeTar Healthcare System is a journey of trust, reassurance and expert clinical care. In the heart of the Crossroads, DeTar’s pediatric team creates a welcoming environment for families navigating every stage of childhood and adolescence. From First Breath to First Steps At DeTar Hospital North, care begins with a baby’s very first breath. The hospital is home to the only NICU in the Crossroa... ... Read More