A Conference and Expo
For the entire family
Did you know about 1 in every 10 people in the United States have diabetes, while 1 in every 5 don’t know they have the disease*? The numbers are believed to be higher in the Rio Grande Valley.
You can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by making healthy lifestyle choices and managing the disease with help from your doctor.
Don’t miss the Prevent, Treat & Beat Diabetes Symposium to learn ways to keep your health in check, including:
- DIABETES EDUCATION SEMINARS, LED BY LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
- EXERCISE & COOKING DEMOS GEARED TO SPECIFIC GROUPS (KIDS, ADULTS, SENIORS, CAREGIVERS)
- HEALTH CHECKS & SCREENINGS
- INFORMATION & RESOURCE CONNECTIONS AT OUR EXPO
- AND MORE
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Health Science Professions Campus (Bldg. B)
South Texas College
1901 S. McColl Rd.
McAllen, TX 78503
A FREE Event for the entire family!
*According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Any questions? Please contact Veronica Galligan at
(956) 821-9569 or Veronica.Galligan@uhsinc.com
SAVE THE DATE
Cinco de Mammo 5.5.2026 at Double Tree Suites by Hilton 1800 S. 2nd Street McAllen, TX 78503
Mental Health Awareness Month Panel Discussion 5.14.2026
Women’s Health Luncheon 5.28.2026 at Cambria Hotel McAllen Convention Center 701 S. Ware Rd. McAllen, TX 78501