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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 9

Hidalgo County's $40 women's health panel and a call for volunteers

Plus, a NADBank shout-out and an Edinburg grad aiming to come home to the RGV.

The Daily McAllen team7 sources3 min read

News Notes

Health screening

If you want a quick health check, the county's public health lab at 1211 S. 28th Ave. in Edinburg offers a $40 Women's Panel. Call (956) 292-7765 for an appointment, or walk in between 8 and 11:30 a.m. or 1 and 3:30 p.m. The Edinburg Advocate

$40for the Women's Panel at the county's public health lab in Edinburg

The panel includes a Lipid Panel, CMP, CBC and TSH.

Source: The Edinburg Advocate

Volunteers

If you'd like to help in a public health emergency, the Hidalgo County is seeking volunteers, and no medical background is required. Applicants sign up with the Texas Disaster Volunteer Registry and complete the county MRC application. The Edinburg Advocate

Career help

If you're looking for training or a career path, the brings together more than 160 community leaders to connect residents with resources. Find more at www.hidalgocountyed.com/prosperity. The Edinburg Advocate

NADBank

Salomon Torres, owner of Harlingen-based Soluciones Consulting, told the North American Development Bank's board its investments in Lower Rio Grande Valley water infrastructure will be remembered as a historic turning point. He spoke during public comment at a recent board meeting at the McAllen Convention Center. Rio Grande Guardian

Hometown doctor

Edinburg CISD spotlighted Dr. Adriana Saavedra-Simmons, a 2011 Economedes High School graduate now finishing an endocrinology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Her goal is to return to the Rio Grande Valley to serve her community. The Edinburg Advocate

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Thorn forest is one of the most unique and fragile regions of the Rio Grande Valley, and Thursday, Nov. 12 is a chance to hear about the people working to bring it back. Mylen Arias will speak at Growing Community Through Thorn Forest Restoration at Quinta Mazatlan, part of its Thursday Night Live series. Native roots, here we come.

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  2. Sat., Nov. 7Elsa weighs gravel pits for flood control, and Pharr cancels its parade
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  4. Thurs., Nov. 5Edinburg's library wins a $46,000 mental health grant
  5. Wed., Nov. 4UTRGV lands $2.2 million to fight screwworm with drones
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Daily McAllento me · Mon., Nov. 96:00 a.m.

Hidalgo County's $40 women's health panel and a call for volunteers

Plus, a NADBank shout-out and an Edinburg grad aiming to come home to the RGV.

The TLDR

  1. Hidalgo County's public health lab offers a $40 Women's Panel
  2. The county Medical Reserve Corps is looking for volunteers
  3. A task force of more than 160 community leaders connects residents to career resources
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