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One Step at a Time Local high school graduate begins her nursing career at TSC

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first-hand look at the work every nurse who cared for her loved ones did and just how much of a difference they were making.

“Everyone that cared for our family during these difficult times were so helpful,” she said.

“They were empathetic, compassionate and passionate, and it showed in their care. I knew right then and there that this was my calling too.”

However, Ortiz said she hasn’t given up on teaching just yet.

“As a nurse, I get to care for others, lend a hand, but I also get to teach them about health and wellness,” she said.

“It’s a perfect blend.”

So, after numerous hours in the classroom and in clinical settings, Ortiz is on her way to working in the field of nursing, while pursuing her bachelor’s degree at a local university.

“Because of the CNA program, I am so much more confident beginning my journey as a university student,” said Ortiz. “From classroom and lab to hospital settings, I was exposed to everything that comes with being

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Monika Ortiz graduated this summer from TSC’s Certified Nursing Assistant program and was recently honored in a pinning ceremony hosted by the program.

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (September 17, 2021) – Monika Ortiz took a leap in getting ahead in her career this year when, as a high school student, she decided to enroll in the Certified Nursing Assistant program at Texas Southmost College.

And this summer, she earned her certificate, officially beginning her

nursing assistant career.

“It’s such a great feeling knowing that I was able to prove to myself that I could do this,” said the 18-yearold. “And the fact that TSC gives us this type of opportunity, so young, means a lot. I’m really grateful that I got this chance.”

The Los Fresnos High School graduate said she thought earning

this certification in high school would be a good start and would solidify her career decision.

“This has just fueled my passion for nursing even more,” said Ortiz.

“I know for sure that this is what I want do in life.”

Growing up, Ortiz had her mind set on being a teacher, but as family members became ill, some even diagnosed with cancer, she got a

a nursing assistant and then some. It’s really difficult to explain how impactful it all was.”

Ortiz’s dream is to become a nurse specializing in oncology or neurology, and she said TSC helped give her a brighter outlook.

“TSC’s CNA program allowed me to grow up, change my mentality about what it really means to be a nurse and learn about personal responsibility,” she said. “There are lives in my hands as a nurse and connections to be made with patients, it’s a lot more than what someone sees on “Grey’s Anatomy,” and I’m in this for the long run. This is where I’m supposed to be.”

Ortiz was one of four Los Fresnos High School graduates who received their certification as a nursing assistant from TSC this summer.

After being honored for her achievement at a recent pinning ceremony hosted by TSC’s CNA program, she is officially welcomed into the profession and ready to take the journey toward becoming a registered nurse one step at a time.

LFCISD will Strengthen Bench of Principals Los Fresnos CISD has been selected as 1 of 14 districts across the state to participate in the inaugural Holdsworth Leadership Collaborative

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Suicide Prevention Month Valley Baptist Health System Working to Educate Community on Warning Signs During National Suicide Prevention Month HARLINGEN & BROWNSVILLE – Because of the stigmas still associated with mental health, suicide remains a topic that can be difficult to discuss even today as September serves as National Suicide Prevention Month.

Such discussions regarding mental health are critical when it comes to recognizing and understanding the warning signs that someone might be considering suicide, said Becky Tresnicky, MSW, LCSW, and Director of Behavioral Health Services and Performance Excellence at Valley BaptistBrownsville.

“Suicide awareness is incredibly important because we can all prevent suicide,” she said. “Understanding the issues regarding suicide and mental health is an important step in helping ourselves, helping others, and positively reframing the conversation around

suicide.”

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2019 alone, 47,511 Americans died by suicide and there were an estimated 1.38 million suicide attempts.

Such figures make efforts to raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month critical to keeping loved ones safe, said Tresnicky, especially as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to have far-lasting impacts on maintaining good mental health. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, studies have shown amplified risk factors associated with suicide, such as job or economic loss, trauma or abuse, mental health disorders, and barriers to accessing health care, she said.

While there is no one set of signs that someone might be considering hurting themselves,

They will learn best practices from organizations inside and outside of education that have built highperforming talent management systems, then work to define what great leadership looks like in Los Fresnos CISD. District leaders will then use this definition to design systems and structures to sustain the district’s school leadership pipeline.

For this inaugural group of districts, The Holdsworth Center will cover the costs of programming, thanks to the generosity of its founder and other

philanthropic supporters.

Founded by H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt in 2017, the center’s mission is to improve the quality of public education by supporting and developing educational leaders. The Center’s other programs include the 5-year Holdsworth Partnership, which helps districts grow more outstanding leaders at all levels of the organization, and an 18-month Superintendent Leadership Program to support superintendents who are either new to the role or new to a large district.

The 14 districts

participating in the Holdsworth Leadership Collaborative are Corpus Christi ISD and Mission and Los Fresnos CISDs in South Texas; Conroe, Tomball, Pasadena and La Porte ISDs in

Southeast Texas; Eanes, Temple, Waco and College Station ISDs and San Marcos CISD in Central Texas; and Irving and Plano ISDs in North Texas.

Tresnicky said that at-risk individuals often display certain characteristics or risk factors.

“Some of the risk factors include, but are not limited to a current or historical mental health diagnosis, alcohol and/or substance use disorders, feelings of hopelessness, history of trauma or abuse, access to lethal means, lack of social support, stressful life events (such as divorce, bullying, financial crisis, or psychosocial loss), exposure to another person’s suicide, and perceived stigma associated with mental health crisis,” she said.

Anthony Manuel, MSN, RN, and Director of Valley Baptist Medical CenterHarlingen’s Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit,

said that the community can play an important role in preventing suicide by simply being aware of those around us and caring for their wellbeing.

“It is important to pay attention to what people say, how they act, and how they feel, especially now under the prolonged and extreme stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A person considering suicide might talk about killing themselves, being a burden to others, or feeling hopeless,” he said. “Their behaviors might also signal a risk, especially if it is related to a painful event, loss, or change that results in suicide planning, isolation from family and friends, giving away prized possessions, new or increased aggression,

and fatigue. Warning signs in someone considering suicide may also include a person exhibiting depression, anxiety, shame, or a sudden onset of relief or improvement in mood.”

Above all, Manuel said that those who are considering suicide should not be ashamed to seek help.

“Whether you, or someone you know, might have mental health concerns or suicidal ideations, be open and don’t be afraid to speak to someone,” he said. “We all have mental health just as we have physical health, and help is available.”

While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily paused physical support group

gatherings, Valley Baptist Health System’s Pastoral Services Department continues to offer support for those in need by providing information regarding available local resources.

For more information on local suicide prevention and support resources, call (956) 389-1194.

Emergency Services: 9-1-1 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800273-TALK (8255) Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 1-877-289-7199 Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit (956) 564-3674 (956) 389-4940

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ORDINANCE NO. 530 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LOS FRESNOS, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 32, PARKS, LIBRARY AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES, ARTICLE II. PARK USE RESTRICTIONS, SECTION 32-22 HOURS OF OPERATION, SECTION 32-23 PARKING AT PARK AND POOL COMPLEX AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.

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Lady Falcons Take the Win

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LOS FRESNOS-The Lady Falcons picked up a win last Saturday (2512,25-15,23-25.25-18) on Tuesday, the Lady Falcons dropped their first district match against Harlingen.

The Lady Falcons are now 4-1 in district play, while Harlingen improves to 5-0

in 32-6A. The Lady Cards made quick work of the Lady Falcons in straight sets (25-13,25-20,25-15).

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UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience Opens

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As UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience opens, director Salloum stresses healthcare access for the Valley

The UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience (ION) in Harlingen. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

By Dimitra Trejo brain health.” hope to work with our Valley that will house community the way I clinical and laboratory RIO GRANDE BREAKING worked in Miami, with research in a variety of VALLEY, TEXAS – GROUND the unique mental health neurological, psychiatric SEPT. 21, 2021 – When The comprehensive challenges Hispanics and age-related disorders, Dr. Ihsan M. Salloum neuroscience facility face that stem from including mood disorders, arrived in the Rio Grande has been in development illnesses like diabetes and substance abuse, Valley in August 2020, for about three years hypertension,” he said.

Alzheimer’s disease his hope was to contribute and will act as a hub for Chronic diseases like and other memory to big improvements in multidisciplinary and diabetes and high blood disorders, multiple healthcare. interdisciplinary research, pressure have behavioral sclerosis, epilepsy and Now, the new chair education, clinical components, Salloum other neurodegenerative of the UTRGV School of care and community said. “It is all intertwined diseases,” Salloum said.

Medicine’s Department of partnership facility with with brain health, so it’s The vast array of Neuroscience and director a central goal: advancing about promoting health in medical specialties that of the university’s Institute brain health in the Valley general.” fall under the institute is of Neuroscience (ION) in and beyond.

The research done at largely handled by highly Harlingen is positioned Construction on the ION, he said, will help trained and dedicated to do just that as he $30 million, world-class provide concrete results in physicians with UT spearheads the muchclinical and research site the community it serves.

Health RGV, the clinical anticipated institute, slated began in November 2019, “We want to enhance practice component of to open this fall. funded in part by a $15 education in neuroscience the UTRGV School of A diplomate of million donation from the for medical professionals, Medicine. the American Board Valley Baptist Legacy as well as the general “We have so many of Psychiatry and Foundation. community,” he said. “We great doctors on board Neurology, Salloum, As ION’s director, would love to be involved who have dedicated their MD, MPH, holds a roster Salloum said, he will in the community, which lives to their respected of accomplishments, focus on the prevalent will help us understand specialties,” Salloum including being a mental health disparities how we can best help them said. “The Institute of distinguished fellow of unique to the region. and address the issues that Neuroscience will provide the American Psychiatric “I’ve dreamed about directly affect them.” medical services, with a Association (APA) and this opportunity,” Salloum state-of-the-art neurology an honorary member of said. “The more I learned COLLABORATION IS outpatient clinic unique the World Psychiatric about the region, the more to the Valley under the KEY Association. enthusiastic I became, and direction of Dr. Michael Salloum said he “What all that mainly I thank the Valley Baptist Dobbs, chair of the understands how crucial means,” Salloum said, Legacy Foundation for its ION will be for the Valley Department of Neurology “is that my decades of generous gift which will and is confident the multi- and UTRGV vice dean for experience in medicine help us increase access for specialty institute will Clinical Affairs leading and research can help fill the Valley community. transform medicine in the a team of renowned the gaps in healthcare “I was in Miami neurologists.” region. in this historically before the Valley, and Dr. Michael B. Hocker, “Our Institute of underserved region, that also has a big dean of the UTRGV Neuroscience will particularly in mental and Hispanic population. I School of Medicine, said be a facility for the

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the institute will offer spaces for educational and research advancements that will directly benefit the Valley.

“The Institute of Neuroscience is a prime example of our School of Medicine’s goal of offering our community the best resources to healthcare possible,” he said. “With more than 32,000 square feet, our institute will be a space where students, faculty and staff will be able to collaborate and work on new ideas for brain health and neurological care.

It will allow us to offer Valley residents answers to and resources for their most pressing healthcare issues.”

ION also will provide educational opportunities in neuroscience, as well as cutting-edge research, all based in the region with providers committed to and passionate about the work they are doing, he

said.

Salloum, president of the International College of PersonCentered Medicine, an international, professional organization that upholds humanism and science as the basis of care, said he hopes ION ultimately will help his team put patients first.

“Our priority will be serving the needs of the Valley community. We call this person-centered medicine, which enhances the positive aspects of health and well-being, like prevention, recovery and health restoration,” Salloum said. “The core principles of personcentered medicine underscore the highest ethical commitment and cultural sensitivity of care and provide the best science-based individualized care by considering the uniqueness of each person.”

Dr. Ihsan M. Salloum, chair of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Department of Neuroscience and director of the university’s Institute of Neuroscience in Harlingen, will guide the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, education, clinical care and community partnership facility with a central goal: to advance brain health in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. (UTRGV Photo by Jennifer Galindo)

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DATA SHOWS ALMOST HALF OF ALL CHILD CAR SEATS ARE MISUSED

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – A high-speed vehicle crash and a misused child car seat can lead to an unthinkable disaster, which is why TxDOT is encouraging parents to schedule a free car seat safety check during its annual “Save Me With a Seat” campaign.

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 46% of all child car seats are misused. To encourage parents to schedule a free car seat safety check, the “Save Me With a Seat” campaign is traveling the state to help Texans

keep their children safe on the road. “Save Me With a Seat” will coincide with National Child Passenger Safety week which is taking place Sept. 19 – Sept.

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“When child car seats are used correctly, they can help reduce injuries and prevent fatalities when among children are involved in during a crash,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “We urge parents to schedule a car seat check today to ensure they are safely and correctly using the right car seat for their child.”

The “Save Me With a Seat” campaign will be highly visible during the

month of September as a branded digital billboard truck travels across the state to make stops in 11 Texas communities. The digital truck will set-up at community events and other high-traffic locations to display messaging from the “Save Me With a Seat” campaign on lighted LED screens. The digital truck will also display video content that educates parents and caregivers on car seat safety. The public outreach campaign will be supported

by TV and radio ads, billboards, digital media and social media.

TxDOT offers free car seat safety checks yearround. Parents and caregiv-

ers can visit SaveMeWithASeat.org and enter their zip code to find the nearest TxDOT Traffic Safety Specialist in their area to set up an appointment or view child car seat safety tips.

As an incentive for parents who visit the website, TxDOT is hosting a free giveaway for a child car seat or booster seat. To enter, the public is invited to visit SaveMeWithASeat. org to fill out the giveaway form. The entry period for the giveaway will run from Sept. 1 – Sept. 29, 2021 with a winner announced on Sept. 30.

In 2020, 78 children younger than 8 years old died in traffic crashes in

Texas, and 31 of those were unrestrained at the time of the crash. Among children ages 8-12 in 2020, 40 died in traffic crashes, with 16 of them unrestrained at the time of the crash. According to NHTSA, child car seats in passenger vehicles can reduce the risk of fatal injury in a crash by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers.

TxDOT reminds drivers that Texas law requires all children under 8 — unless they are taller than 4 feet, 9 inches — to be in a car seat whenever they ride in a passenger vehicle.

Failure to properly restrain a child can result in a ticket of up to $250. Children

under age 13 should ride in the back seat, properly secured in a seat belt or safety seat. “Save Me With a Seat” is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel, like wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Nov. 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths

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