Rio Grande Regional Hospital Welcomes Its First Baby Of The New Year!
Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Dr. Lourdes Uribe helped Nathalia Gonzalez and Luis Areano welcome their son Luis Areano, Jr., into the world at 8:27 a.m. on January 1, 2013. Luis Areano, Jr., weighs 5 lbs. and 14 ounces and is 19 inches long. Nathalia and Luis are from Pharr, Texas, and this is their first child.
“This is our first baby and we feel very happy. We have had a really good experience,” said Luis Areano
“We are honored that families in our community have chosen us to help welcome their children into the world and be part of memories that will last a lifetime. My daughter was born at Rio Grande Regional Hospital 25 years ago and I too have great memories of the quality and compassionate care this hospital consistently continues to provide.” said Cris Rivera, CEO of Rio Grande Regional Hospital. “For more than 30 years we have celebrated the New Year with a newborn baby and we can’t wait to see what 2013 brings!”
To all the families we have served and to all of the families in our community, we wish you a happy and healthy new year.
•Kim Mathes • (mobile) 832-294-1064 • kimberly.mathes@HCAhealthcare.com
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Founded in 1982, Rio Grande Regional Hospital is a full service medical facility serving the Rio Grande Valley. With physicians representing over 35 specialties, Rio Grande Regional Hospital along with the Children’s Medical Center at Rio Grande Regional Hospital offer an array of comprehensive services including: full surgical and diagnostic capabilities, Cardiac Care; Surgical Services; Radiology; Women’s Services; Diabetes Management; Intensive Care; Neonatal Care; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy; Advanced Level III Trauma Services, and an Off-Site Emergency Department. Rio Grande Regional Hospital is proud to be the first and only hospital in the Rio Grande Valley with a Pediatric Heart Program. For more information, visit our website at www.riohealth.com.
About HCA Gulf Coast Division
HCA Gulf Coast Division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers, cancer centers, and diagnostic imaging facilities. It offers a complete continuum of specialized health programs and services that meet the needs of Greater Houston and South Texas residents and businesses. HCA affiliated facilities in the Gulf Coast Division include 10 Hospitals, 8 ambulatory surgery centers, 6 diagnostic imaging facilities, 7 off-campus emergency centers, a hospital-based express care center, and a regional transfer center that provides one phone call access and support for patient transfers into and out of the HCA Gulf Coast Division Affiliated Hospitals, as well as access to ground and air transportation within a 150 mile radius. For more information, visit our website at www.HCAGulfCoast.com.