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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

One of DeTar’s labor and delivery mission statements affirms that families deserve high-quality, safe, and timely care delivered with dignity and respect. Obstetrics is a specialty unlike any other. Patients often arrive with individualized birth plans and unique expectations, and those preferences must be balanced with the daily clinical demands of labor management. This creates an extraordinary level of responsibility for both nursing and medical staff. Nationally, outcomes for normal, term, singleton... ... Read More

Addressing social isolation can improve both physical and mental well-being Many New Year’s resolutions focus on eating healthier, exercising more, or losing weight. But one of the most powerful ways to improve your health in 2026 doesn’t involve the gym or your diet — it involves connection. Research continues to show that maintaining positive social relationships can help people live longer, healthier lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in three adults in the ... ... Read More

The need for blood in the Crossroads has reached critical levels, and local patients are depending on donors to step up now. With less than a one-day supply of some blood types currently available, advance appointments are essential to ensure a successful upcoming blood drive. DeTar Healthcare System is partnering with South Texas Blood & Tissue to host a community blood drive on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive will take place in DeTar’s Education Classroom in the MediCenter... ... Read More

For expectant mothers, one of the most important questions is simple: Will my birth be safe — and will my preferences be respected? At DeTar Hospital North, the answer is backed by measurable results. During the 2025 calendar year, the hospital’s labor and delivery team achieved a 23.4% NTSV cesarean rate — outperforming both the national average of 25.3% and the Healthy People 2030 goal of 23.6%. The measure focuses on low-risk, first-time pregnancies and is widely recognized as one of the clearest ind... ... Read More

More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year in the United States according to the American Heart Association but currently, bystanders only perform CPR 46% of the time. In a life or death situation, would you know what to do to save the life of your loved one, friend or neighbor? Would you be capable of providing life saving care for a stranger having a heart attack at the grocery store? “Bystander CPR during cardiac arrest can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival be... ... Read More