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Post by Granola on Mar 14, 2019 10:54:20 GMT -6
Med School’s new Biomedical Research Building opens
McALLEN — A partnership between the community, academia and the medical professional sector celebrated their dedication in addressing healthcare needs in the Rio Grande Valley through the opening of a new facility.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine celebrated the opening of the Biomedical Research Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. McAllen city officials, university administrators and DHR Health representatives celebrated the building’s significance in facilitating health care and research on Wednesday at the Biomedical Research building. McAllen Mayor Jim Darling along with other officials presented a check of $1 million from the city.
The building will alleviate space issues and shows the growth of medical education within the area, School of Medicine Dean John Krouse said.
Not only will the building improve the university’s capability for research, but will support the community, Krouse said. Researchers conduct studies on cervical cancer, diabetes and other health problems that impact the Rio Grande Valley. Retaining homegrown professionals, training the next generation and making the area a center for health care are among the goals of the program. The facility will help bring these together.
“No one in the Valley should need to leave the Valley for care, we have world-class care here,” Krouse said in his remarks.
The 83,032-square-foot facility boasts new amenities such as 16 research labs, a vivarium and several conference and meeting rooms according to a news release.
Refreshments were served and attendees went on tour as the building opened its doors to the community.
These buildings symbolize the success and growth of the area, UTRGV President Guy Bailey said in a speech. A research group dedicated to studying diabetes and obesity has grown from an initial team of about 20 people with about $12 million in funding, has now more than doubled in both manpower and financial support.
“The impact that this has is enormous,” Bailey said.
The building will help grow the area economically and will attract research grants, said Andrew Tsin, UTRGV’s senior associate dean of research.
The public having an understanding of scientists and their research is important, and this ceremony is a step in the right direction toward building that relationship, he said. The funds from the city are appreciated and will assist in recruiting and purchasing equipment.
“We have to connect with the community, and that’s what this medical school would be doing,” Tsin said.
www.themonitor.com/2019/03/14/med-schools-new-biomedical-research-building-opens-brings-community-together/?fbclid=IwAR1N9UduluJEnxh1A6s1NWsBn--oFLA-a8ISg6uWPcPoAfyeon_Ubl79__M
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Post by Granola on Mar 14, 2019 13:10:13 GMT -6
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Post by mrpib on Mar 15, 2019 15:00:19 GMT -6
I've been hearing a bunch of bad stuff on DHR recently. Like take your family anywhere but DHR kind of bad.
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Post by Minion on Mar 18, 2019 8:05:37 GMT -6
Med School’s new Biomedical Research Building opens
McALLEN — A partnership between the community, academia and the medical professional sector celebrated their dedication in addressing healthcare needs in the Rio Grande Valley through the opening of a new facility.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine celebrated the opening of the Biomedical Research Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. McAllen city officials, university administrators and DHR Health representatives celebrated the building’s significance in facilitating health care and research on Wednesday at the Biomedical Research building. McAllen Mayor Jim Darling along with other officials presented a check of $1 million from the city.
The building will alleviate space issues and shows the growth of medical education within the area, School of Medicine Dean John Krouse said.
Not only will the building improve the university’s capability for research, but will support the community, Krouse said. Researchers conduct studies on cervical cancer, diabetes and other health problems that impact the Rio Grande Valley. Retaining homegrown professionals, training the next generation and making the area a center for health care are among the goals of the program. The facility will help bring these together.
“No one in the Valley should need to leave the Valley for care, we have world-class care here,” Krouse said in his remarks.
The 83,032-square-foot facility boasts new amenities such as 16 research labs, a vivarium and several conference and meeting rooms according to a news release.
Refreshments were served and attendees went on tour as the building opened its doors to the community.
These buildings symbolize the success and growth of the area, UTRGV President Guy Bailey said in a speech. A research group dedicated to studying diabetes and obesity has grown from an initial team of about 20 people with about $12 million in funding, has now more than doubled in both manpower and financial support.
“The impact that this has is enormous,” Bailey said.
The building will help grow the area economically and will attract research grants, said Andrew Tsin, UTRGV’s senior associate dean of research.
The public having an understanding of scientists and their research is important, and this ceremony is a step in the right direction toward building that relationship, he said. The funds from the city are appreciated and will assist in recruiting and purchasing equipment.
“We have to connect with the community, and that’s what this medical school would be doing,” Tsin said.
www.themonitor.com/2019/03/14/med-schools-new-biomedical-research-building-opens-brings-community-together/?fbclid=IwAR1N9UduluJEnxh1A6s1NWsBn--oFLA-a8ISg6uWPcPoAfyeon_Ubl79__M
This is awesome! Hopefully the first of MANY research centers in the area! |
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Post by Minion on Mar 18, 2019 8:06:04 GMT -6
I've been hearing a bunch of bad stuff on DHR recently. Like take your family anywhere but DHR kind of bad. Recently? that's always been their reputation. |
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Post by btx on Mar 18, 2019 10:03:49 GMT -6
I've been hearing a bunch of bad stuff on DHR recently. Like take your family anywhere but DHR kind of bad. Recently? that's always been their reputation. Enlighten me. What kind of stuff and what is their reputation? Thanks... |
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Post by Minion on Mar 18, 2019 14:22:18 GMT -6
Recently? that's always been their reputation. Enlighten me. What kind of stuff and what is their reputation? Thanks... Google their Reviews. Take it with a grain of salt if you'd like. |
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Post by mrpib on Mar 18, 2019 19:14:17 GMT -6
I can say that their gastroenterology department is fine. Gone there for a couple of years now and never had a problem. So this is probably a doctor by doctor basis, but from what I hear the surgery department is like playing russian roulette. I have a neighbor who's wife went in for a routine procedure. She is now bed written and unable to stand for more than a couple of minutes. I have a cousin who's a nurse. She said one of her elderly patients had some sort of surgery and after words was in extreme pain. So they go back to see the doctor and they just keep telling them to come back tomorrow, then tomorrow again then come back on monday. Well they went to another doctor and he told them if they waited any longer she could have died. My cousin has a lot of stories on DHR that I just heard so that's why I said recently.
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Post by Granola on Apr 10, 2019 16:10:54 GMT -6
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Post by Minion on Apr 12, 2019 8:59:16 GMT -6
DHR is really taking advantage of the opportunity the Medical School is providing us. I can't imagine any other local hospital in the county doing all this. |
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