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Kellie Pickler Applauds Angelina Jolie for Bringing Awareness to Breast Cancer

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:41:45 +0000

It's no secret that Kellie Pickler is a strong advocate for the early detection of breast cancer, and after news broke on Tuesday (May 14) that Angelina Jolie had undergone a double mastectomy, the country star and 'Dancing With the Stars' contestant saluted the actress for going public with her experience.

Charlie Daniels Hospitalized for Pacemaker Implant, Pneumonia

Billy Dukes — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:09:28 +0000

Country legend Charlie Daniels is expected to remain hospitalized until Friday as he recovers from pneumonia and a pacemaker implant to regulate his heart rate. The singer was admitted to a Nashville area hospital on Monday (March 25). He says he hadn't been feeling well.

Two Blood Donors Will Win 'Fiesta' Packages

Joe Bob — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:01:17 +0000

The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will give away a Fiesta package to two donors during March. All presenting donors throughout the month of March will be automatically entered to win one of two Fiesta packages, which include a weekend stay in a downtown San Antonio hotel and tickets to Fiesta events, says the [...]

Heart Healthy Presentation at Citizens Medical Center

Joe Bob — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:09:05 +0000

Citizens Medical Center will present a free class, Heart Healthy Habits, at 6 p.m. Thursday in Citizens Medical Center’s central classroom. The Victoria Advocate reports Victoria cardiologist Tywaun Tillman will discuss changes a person can make in daily life that will have a lasting effect on the heart and reduce risk for heart disease. Attendees [...]

"Heart To Heart with a Cardiologist" in Cuero

Joe Bob — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:05:20 +0000

Cuero Healthpoint will host a free education event, “Heart to Heart with a Cardiologist,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, 302 N. Esplanade St., Cuero. Dr. Steven Bailey, chief of the Division of Cardiology at UT Health Science Center San Antonio, will give a presentation on valvular heart disease, says the Victoria [...]

Ray Price's Cancer Is in Remission

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:43:07 +0000

Legendary country star Ray Price has been battling pancreatic cancer, but there’s good news for the veteran entertainer. The 87-year-old singer has announced that his cancer is in remission, and he will be undergoing physical therapy as the next phase of his treatment. Price — who decades-long career includes hits like ‘For the Good Times,’ [...]

5 Exercises That Will Improve Your Heart Health

Maura Chwastyk — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:47:02 +0000

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy, one of the best things you can do is weekly aerobic activity. Here are five exercises to keep your heart strong:

5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Catching the Flu

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:23:36 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season.

What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?

It's 'National Blood Donor Month'

Joe Bob — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:11:45 +0000

In honor of National Blood Donor Month, the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is celebrating the donations lifesavers make. Carmen Davila, vice president of corporate communications at the center, told the Victoria Advocate South Texas’ blood donors help area cancer and trauma patients, as well as people affected by Hurricane Sandy. “They are living examples of [...]

Take Care of Yourself this Holiday Season

Melissa — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:00:09 +0000

The holiday season, what a joyful, serene and peaceful time of year isn’t it? Right! Between the parties, family gatherings, gift purchases and completing business transactions prior to the New Year, it can be more stressful than any other time of the year; well, maybe except tax time. In this day and age of movin’ [...]

Ray Price Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:45:21 +0000

Country legend Ray Price has confirmed he’s been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 86-year-old Country Music Hall of Famer says he has been undergoing chemotherapy for six months and is encouraged by the results. During an interview with the San Antonio Express, Price revealed that, thankfully, the tumor has not grown during the chemo. He [...]

POC 5K Set for Saturday

Joe Bob — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:00:32 +0000

The Second Annual POC 5K and Dolphin Run Kids K will be Saturday. The 5K is an optional run or walk and will take place at King Fisher Park. A new one-mile course will be available for walkers and children registered for the Dolphin Run. The race begins and ends at the front beach. Pre-registration [...]

Lonestar Raise $50K for Breast Cancer Research With Women-Only Pajama Party

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:00:53 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and a pink spotlight is shining on this cause by multiple arms of the entertainment industry. Country quartet Lonestar are doing their part to raise funds and awareness. The band are helping to corral $50,000 for benefit breast cancer research by doing what they do best -- perform.

Project Pink Kickoff on Friday

Joe Bob — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:50:53 +0000

Join the Victoria Advocate for the Project Pink Kickoff event supporting the Guardians of the Ribbon South Texas Chapter starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 5 at the Victoria Advocate, 311 E. Constitution. At the event: • Meet the amazing team involved with Guardians of the Ribbon – South Texas Chapter. • View their mobile memorials, [...]

Is Your Smartphone Giving You 'Text Neck?'

Donald Deane — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:00:46 +0000

Getting your hands on the iPhone 5 may be a real pain in the neck. And not for the reasons you may think. These essentials of the modern day world have become a staple of daily life, but physical therapists warn that heavy usage can actually result in a painful physical condition. It’s called [...]

Ready, Set, Move! with HEB

Joe Bob — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:54:24 +0000

If you’ve been looking for a ‘motivating factor’ to help get you moving towards a healthier lifestyle, here it is! H-E-B is inviting Texans to get moving with Ready, Set, Move!, a sweepstakes contest for community members who log 150 minutes of exercise per week during the months of September and October. The Healthy at H-E-B [...]

Teen with Terminal Cancer Finishes Bucket List

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:24:45 +0000

Alice Pyne isn’t your average teenager. The 16-year-old from Ulverston, England has been fighting cancer since she was12, and within the last year, her illness has been diagnosed as terminal. But that hasn’t stopped the spunky teen from making the most out of every moment.

Blood Drive at Victoria Mall Saturday

Joe Bob — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:10:25 +0000

Like I’ve said before, donating blood is one of the most important things you can do for your community. You have another chance to make a difference this Saturday. Del Papa Distributing hosts the “This Blood’s for You” blood drive this Saturday at Victoria Mall, 7800 N. Navarro St. from 1:00-5:30 p.m. Del Papa Distributing has [...]

STBTC Mobile Blood Drive Continues

Joe Bob — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:48:16 +0000

It can’t be stressed enough… donating blood is one of the most important things you can do for your community and for your fellow citizens. The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center continues to make it easy and convenient for you to do so. The ‘South Texas Blood and Tissue Center’ mobile blood drive continues [...]

VC's Calhoun Center Offers Healthcare Classes

Joe Bob — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:19:18 +0000

There’s good news for Calhoun County students interested in healthcare training! The Victoria Advocate reports health care training courses are now available at Victoria College’s Calhoun County Center. Courses include insurance coding, medical assisting, nurse aide for healthcare, and phlebotomy. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Call 361- 574-6415 for more information. [...]