NowCast SA: Physicians prepare for Zika virus outbreak

January 25, 2016

Although there are no confirmed cases of Zika virus originating in the continental United States, local health care professionals are preparing for potential cases originating from travel to affected areas outside the United States, and possible local outbreaks in South Texas.  Some cases have already been diagnosed in the United States, including Texas, Hawaii, Illinois, […]


News 4: Local doctors preparing for Zika virus outbreak

January 25, 2016

The World Health Organization issued a new warning about the Zika virus Thursday, saying it’s now “spreading explosively” though the western hemisphere and putting millions at risk. Watch video clip at News 4


WOAI Radio: Local doctors prepping for Zika virus

January 25, 2016

Even though no locally originated cases of the scary Zika Virus have been found in Texas, local doctors are rapidly ramping up to treat Zika when it does arrive, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports. Read the full story at WOAI Radio




Valley Morning Star: All in good fun: For a good cause

January 25, 2016

The night started out innocently, but after a couple jabs and laughs, nobody was safe.  Dr. Nolan Perez, noted physician, relentless education advocate, husband and father, took a few for the cause last night at the 27th Annual Celebrity Roast to benefit the Literacy Center of Harlingen. Read the full story at Valley Morning Star […]