UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center expands radiation oncology services for Valley patients

Before starting radiation therapy, Bruce Curry planned to travel to San Antonio for care. After weeks of waiting and weighing the costs of travel and time away from home, he decided to try treatment closer to the Rio Grande Valley and stayed.

“When I got here, people were wonderful. The facility was great, and the people are engaging,” Curry said.

He is now completing his final week of radiation at the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center, one of many patients benefiting from expanded radiation oncology services in the Valley.

As April marks National Cancer Control Month, physicians at UT Health RGV said improved access to advanced treatment locally is an important step toward earlier diagnosis and treatment.

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Advancing Brain Health Research at UTRGV

Dr. Kelsey Baker, associate professor of medicine at the UTRGV School of Medicine, is leading an innovative research initiative aimed at improving the early detection and assessment of Parkinson's disease.

The project leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to better identify early signs and predict disease progression, with a focus on expanding access to care through community-based screenings across the Rio Grande Valley.

This work reflects the School of Medicine's growing impact in neuroscience research and its commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and advance care for underserved communities.

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UTRGV SOM Leaders Present at AAMC National Meeting

Leaders from the UTRGV School of Medicine presented at the 2026 AAMC GBA, GIP and GFA Joint Spring Meeting, sharing their session, "From Chaos to Clarity: Building a Scalable Strategic Planning Process in Academic Medicine."

The presentation highlighted how the School of Medicine streamlined strategic planning by replacing fragmented processes with a centralized, data-driven platform that improves tracking, reporting and accountability.

The work reflects UTRGV's commitment to innovation, operational excellence and advancing academic medicine.

Thank you to those who participated!

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