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DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE

Welcome to Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Here you will find information about how we are making a difference in people's lives through excellent patient care.
BELLA LUZ - MEDICAL AESTHETICS
Only our doctors or physician staff perform our treatments ensuring you the safest and highest quality treatments. 
VALLEY BAPTIST
The Valley Baptist Surgical Weight Loss Program offers surgical options, including laparoscopic gastric sleeve, traditional bypass and Lapband procedures.
VALLEY RETINA - OPHTHALMOLOGY

At Valley Retina Institute, your eyes are in good hands with its superb skills of our ophthalmologists.
A&O CENTERS - ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS

Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center has three clinics to serve you. One in Edinburg, Brownsville and San Antonio.
 
 
 
   

Week 3
Living without my scale means less stress, but requires more focus
In a slightly unexpected way, skipping the scale has made me more accountable rather than less so. I find myself paying more attention to what I eat and the decisions I make from meal to meal because I'm not using the scale as a gauge to tell me how I'm doing.
No-shame programs may appeal to obese
Lady Gaga-inspired lens fad draws warning from eye docs
Understanding back pain may improve management, study suggests
Tips for staying cool when exercising in the summer heat
Getting back on track with weight loss when an injury throws you for a loop
Smell the roses: how gardening can improve your health
Toothbrushing may stave off heart woes
Fight back against adult acne
Depression in men: it’s not just about feeling sad
Protect yourself from bugs this summer
Produced for Orkin - Summer pests can be annoying and sometimes dangerous.  Here are some tips on how to protect yourself.
Planning an educational (and FUN) summer vacation on a budget
Produced for Hotels.com - New website VirtualVacay.com helps you put your family in the middle of a potential vacation spot to plan the perfect getaway.  You can also check out the I Need a Vacation Sweepstakes and find all sorts of travel deals.
Bristol Palin stars in PSA about preventing teen pregnancy
Produced for The Candie's Foundation - Bristol Palin has teamed up with The Candie's Foundation on a new public service campaign to help educate young viewers about the significance of being financially and emotionally stable before having a baby.
This summer, go bananas when grilling
Produced for Dole Foods - Looking to spice up your grilling this summer? Try some of these grilled banana ideas, straight from Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans.
Tired of extra travel expenses? Capital One can help
Produced for Capital One - Tired of all the hidden fees when traveling? Capital One's new Venture Card is designed to make earning miles easier and simpler. Plus: top tips for hassle-free flying.
Have knee pain or knee osteoarthritis? Help is out there
Produced for Covidien - If you have chronic knee pain, you may be suffering from knee osteoarthritis. If so, Pennsaid topical therapy has just been approved by the FDA. As always, be sure to consult your doctor.
New Depend Underwear in Prints and Colors provide discreet incontinence support
Produced for Depend - For those who need incontinence support but want a product with a more "underwear-like" look and feel, Depend Underwear now comes in new prints and colors.
Award winning British baby products now available in the US
Produced for Tommee Tippee - The award winning closer to nature newborn feeding range of products, including sterilizers, bottles and feeding accessories, is now available in America.
Find trustworthy solutions to your debt problems
Produced for DebtAdvice.org - If you have debt problems, it can be hard to find trustworthy help. Speak to your creditors directly or visit a non profit agency that can help steer you in the right direction.
Ingrid Hoffmann shows you how to Celebrate summer with a taste of mango
Produced for the National Mango Board - Ingrid Hoffmann demonstrates how to prepare her mango twist on a Latin favorite with her Cuban Mango Melt. Find more delicious mango recipes at www.mango.org.

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