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Weslaco launches community health program to bridge gap in care
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Erika De Los Reyes , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· August 27, 2026
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Key points Funding for this effort came from a $100,000 grant awarded by the Knapp Community Care Foundation. A new initiative aims to make care more accessible.
A new initiative aims to make care more accessible. Funding for this effort came from a $100,000 grant awarded by the Knapp Community Care Foundation. This grant covers all costs for the first year, so participants will not be charged.
The program involves home visits and phone calls to check on patients. It is focused on addressing social isolation.
Further details about this patient-centered program are available, including information about the partnership that made it possible and the communities it will serve.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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