TEXAS CITY MANAGERS ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN MCALLEN LEADERSHIP

By Dr. Kimberly Selber

Two administrators from the City of McAllen, Texas, have been honored with the 2023 TCMA Professional Awards by the Texas City Managers Association. City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E., received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Assistant City Manager Joe Vera was awarded the Mentoring Award in Memory of Gary Gwyn. The former recognizes city management professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of local government management for more than 20 years, while the latter recognizes individuals who have contributed to the development of new talent and implemented outstanding career development programs for local government employees.

TCMA President Jay Stokes praised both Rodriguez and Vera for their impressive careers in municipal leadership and mentorship, as well as for their contributions to the Rio Grande Valley community and beyond.

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos also commended the two for their ability to motivate and empower those around them to achieve excellence. “What has impressed me most about both City Manager Rodriguez and Assistant City Manager Vera are that their management and mentorship style is how they help make everyone around them better because they believe in their talent and skills. They are able to motivate employees and commissioners alike to help make the entire City of McAllen the example by which other municipalities measure themselves,” said Villalobos.

Rodriguez, who has over 30 years of experience in state and municipal government, is recognized for his visionary leadership, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and enthusiasm for building strong teams. Vera, with an equally impressive career in municipal and economic development, is praised for his dedication to creating opportunities for professional growth and sharing his leadership, experience, and institutional knowledge.

The awards will be presented at the TCMA Annual Conference Awards Luncheon on June 9, 2023, at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center in Allen, Texas.

Providing Care for Children with Kidney Conditions

South Texas Health System® Clinics now offers pediatric nephrology services at their newly opened clinic in McAllen.

STHS Clinics Welcome Khurrum Siddique, MD

South Texas Health System Clinics is pleased to welcome Khurrum Siddique, MD, to their newly opened clinic in McAllen, conveniently located between East Dove Avenue and McColl Street.

Dr. Siddique is a board-certified physician with expertise in both pediatric nephrology and hypertension. After graduating from King Edward University in Lahore, Pakistan, Dr. Siddique completed his pediatric residency at New York College of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Siddique completed fellowship training in pediatric nephrology and hypertension from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Understanding Pediatric Nephrology

It’s helpful to understand the function of the kidneys in the body. They help to filter toxins out of the bloodstream that are then removed from the body through urination. The kidneys also produce chemicals that control bone growth, regulate the amount of fluid in the body, and balance the levels of other chemicals, like sodium and potassium, that are necessary for human function.

Nephrologists are doctors who treat people with kidney disorders, complicated chemical imbalances, bone metabolism disorders, and high blood pressure. A pediatric nephrologist treats those conditions and others that specifically affect children’s kidneys as they grow.

At the South Texas Health System Clinics pediatric nephrology clinic, Dr. Siddique helps to diagnose and treat children with various problems, including kidney disorders, body chemistry disorders, and structural abnormalities of the kidneys.

A Wide Range of Services Now Available

Specifically, Dr. Siddique provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management for many disorders affecting the kidneys and urinary tract, including:

• Kidney failure

• High blood pressure

• Inherited kidney diseases

• Kidney stones

• Urinary tract infections

• Abnormalities in the urine, such as blood and protein

As part of South Texas Health System’s integrated network of care, South Texas Health System Children’s is an additional resource available, if needed, to accommodate those patients who may require further treatment.

South Texas Health System Clinics – Pediatric Nephrology

800 E. Dove Ave. | Suite A | McAllen, TX 78504

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:

Schedule online at sthsclinics.com or call 956-540-2405

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Same Day | Next Day Appointments

Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most medical insurance plans.

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