Event Celebrates DHR Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center Designation

Gov. Greg Abbott recently thanked DHR Health’s hospital leaders, doctors and staff for their life-saving work during his remarks at the announcement of DHR Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center designation in Edinburg. This new designation will improve access to healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley by ensuring access to the highest level of comprehensive trauma care for Texans in the community. Prior to DHR Health’s designation, the closest Level 1 Trauma facility was 240 miles away in San Antonio.

The event also marked the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 827 into law. SB 827 limits the co-pays to $25 for each insulin prescription per month for insured Texans on state-regulated health plans. The bill was passed during the regular session of the 87th Legislature and became law on September 1, 2021.