Dedicated to the Health of Your Workforce

Workplace injuries are all too common. On average, someone is injured on the job every seven seconds in the United States*. Sadly, workplace injuries can be life altering, with some resulting in long-term consequences.

Fortunately, Michael Wirsching, MD, MPH, a board-certified occupational medicine physician, provides workers’ compensation services at South Texas Health System® Clinics that can help bridge the gap between employers and healthcare providers. He approaches patient care with a comprehensive injury assessment and follows up with the appropriate treatments.

Available pre-employment services include DOT physicals, pre-employment physicals and return-to-work physicals. Additional services include drug and alcohol testing, EKGs, firefighter surveillance physicals, immunizations, pulmonary function testing, vision and audiometry testing, and more.

Occupational

Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most medical insurance plans

*National Safety Council

Michael Wirsching, MD, MPH Occupational Medicine

A Night At The Casino Celebrates Rio Grande Regional Staff

Photography

by: Jose Tello

Rio Grande Regional Hospital celebrated its medical staff and 40 years of service with a Night at the Casino Holiday Event on December 2, 2022. Members of the medical staff and hospital leaders celebrated with dinner, dancing, and plenty of casino fun at the Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center. Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Cris Rivera, shared how grateful she was to all the medical staff for the care they provide to our community. “I am proud of our caregivers who continue to focus on patient outcomes and excellence. Because above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.”

Our Lady Of Guadalupe Celebrated At Gelman Museum

Photography by Tiffany Miranda

On December 12, 1531, Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared in front of a boy named Juan Diego in Mexico. To celebrate this event, Catholics all over Mexico celebrate by dedicating a ceremonial “Serenata a la Virgen.” The Gelman Stained Glass Museum was delighted to celebrate this occasion with the musical group “Mariachi 7 Leguas” on December 11. The night was lively and filled with enchanting music.

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Holly Jolly Time At Pharr Edc

Photography by Tiffany Miranda

On December 15th, the Pharr Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual Holiday Social to celebrate a year of accomplishments alongside businesses and community partners. “We are grateful and excited to see what the new year brings and are committed to supporting the growth and success of our community,” said Victor Perez, President & CEO