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After giving birth, many moms go home and heal with no concerns postpartum. However, there can be health risks such as infection, heavy bleeding, heart problems or even organ failure. That’s why MountainView Regional Medical Center is launching a postpartum bracelet program to help ensure mothers get the appropriate care during an emergency. Through the program, maternity patients are given a teal, silicon bracelet that reads, “Recently Gave Birth/Still At Risk,” when they are discharged from the hospit... ... Read More

DeTar Physicians Encourage Moderation as Heart Month Approaches As the New Year begins, many people across the Crossroads commit to healthier habits through resolutions like Dry January or cutting back on alcohol. As those early resolutions fade and American Heart Month in February approaches, DeTar Healthcare System physicians are reminding the community that moderation in alcohol use plays a critical role in long-term heart health. Excessive alcohol consumption has been strongly linked to several card... ... Read More

Through several fundraising efforts conducted in the month of October 2025, DeTar Cancer Center and DeTar Healthcare System raised $6,269.95 to donate to Crossroads Guardians of Hope, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer in the Crossroads region. The check presentation took place on January 15, 2026 in front of DeTar Cancer Center, recognizing the efforts of DeTar employees during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2025. The funds were... ... Read More

February is American Heart Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and encouraging proactive steps toward cardiovascular wellness. DeTar Healthcare System is using this time to spotlight the unique risks women face with heart disease, why women tend to experience heart attacks later in life than men, and the critical gaps in recognition and emergency response that can impact survival. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States,... ... Read More

Expanded community event focused on education, prevention and wellness set for February 5 Heart disease remains one of the leading health challenges facing communities across the Crossroads, and DeTar Healthcare System is taking action by hosting DeTar’s Heart Health Expo 2026, an expanded, community-wide event designed to educate, screen and empower individuals to take charge of their heart health. The expo will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Victoria Community Center ... ... Read More

DeTar Healthcare System recently honored the distinguished 25-year career of Nora Vela, respiratory therapist at DeTar Navarro and DeTar Women & Children’s Center at DeTar Hospital North, as she retired from the organization. Throughout her career, Vela provided compassionate, high-quality care to countless patients while serving as a trusted leader and mentor within the respiratory therapy department. Her dedication, experience and kindness have made a lasting impact on patients, colleagues and the... ... Read More

DeTar Healthcare System is pleased to announce that the upper airway stimulation system, an advanced treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is now available through Dr. Patrick Henderson, ear, nose and throat specialist with DeTar Medical Group. This innovative therapy provides a mask-free alternative for patients who are unable to tolerate or find success with traditional CPAP therapy. The upper airway stimulation system is the first FDA-approved treatment of its kind designe... ... Read More

Few people leave a workplace feeling like home, but for Patricia “Pat” Edwards, DeTar Healthcare System has been just that for the past 41 years. Starting her career as an insurance biller in a time when claims were typed manually on carbon copies, Pat’s journey has spanned decades of change in healthcare, technology and patient care. Along the way, she became a trusted guide, mentor and friend to countless colleagues and patients alike, leaving a lasting legacy of experience, kindness and dedication. P... ... Read More

Additional Classes offered in March, May, July, Sept. and Nov. Expecting parents are invited to begin the new year feeling informed, confident and prepared with DeTar Hospital North’s January 2026 Prenatal Childbirth Education Classes. The free, three-part class series will be held January 6, 13 and 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at DeTar Hospital North’s Garden Café, located at 101 Medical Drive in Victoria. Designed for both first-time parents and growing families, the prenatal class provides education and s... ... Read More

As we welcome the start of 2026, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the past year and the individuals who made such an impact on our community. Thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Victoria and throughout the Crossroads. First and foremost, I am deeply grateful to the extraordinary employees of DeTar Healthcare System. Our team members are the foundation of everything we do. Day in and day out, they go above and beyond to deliver safe, high-quality care with compas... ... Read More