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When Avery Shipley imagined giving birth to her first child, she knew exactly what she wanted: a vaginal delivery where her voice, choices and comfort mattered. When it came time to give birth to baby boy Antonio, labor and delivery nurses and Shipley’s doula, Sarita Hernandez, worked side-by-side to ensure that Shipley’s birth plan came to fruition. “Having a doula was important to me because I wanted someone there who would not just advocate for me but someone who could support my partner as well,” Sh... ... Read More

During American Heart Month, DeTar Urges Prevention, Early Detection Victoria, TX — The American Heart Association identifies diabetes as one of the strongest and most controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and local healthcare leaders are urging patients to take action. Adults with diabetes are at a much higher risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure, making diabetes management a critical part of protecting heart health—especially during American Heart Month. According to the Ame... ... Read More

DeTar Healthcare System is proud to celebrate National Heart Month in February with a series of events aimed at raising awareness, providing educational resources, and encouraging heart-healthy habits throughout the community. DeTar will host as well as sponsor multiple events focused on preventing heart disease and stroke, promoting wellness, and empowering individuals with knowledge and life-saving skills. DeTar Heart Healthy Expo Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Victoria Community Center | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m... ... Read More

For more than two decades, Heidi Wolf has helped shape the future of nursing through steady leadership, thoughtful innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care. That impact is now being recognized on a national stage, as Heidi Wolf, MSN, R.N., chief nursing officer at DeTar Healthcare System, has been named one of Becker’s Healthcare 2025 “CNOs to Know.” The honor recognizes nursing leaders who excel in navigating today’s most complex healthcare challenges, from workforce sustainability to cl... ... 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