This April, CHANNEL 5 NEWS will educate viewers about diabetes prevention and treatment. KRGV will provide a 360-degree look into the diabetes epidemic in the RGV.

H-E-B and South Texas Health Systems are offering free diabetes screenings in the month of April. Click on a date on the calendar for times and dates where the screenings will be available.

Heart of the Valley: Diabetes is sponsored by Prime Health and South Texas Health System

Heart of the Valley - Diabetes Calendar

Heart of the Valley Stories

Made in the 956: Valley author raises...

Made in the 956: Valley author raises awareness about diabetes after personal loss

3 years ago Tuesday, April 05 2022 Apr 5, 2022 Tuesday, April 05, 2022 7:12:58 AM CDT April 05, 2022

Heart of the Valley: Gestational diabetes can...

Heart of the Valley: Gestational diabetes can impact expecting moms

3 years ago Monday, April 04 2022 Apr 4, 2022 Monday, April 04, 2022 6:17:55 PM CDT April 04, 2022

HOV diabetes: The difference between Type 1...

HOV diabetes: The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

3 years ago Monday, April 04 2022 Apr 4, 2022 Monday, April 04, 2022 4:50:36 PM CDT April 04, 2022

Heart of the Valley: Local woman manages...

Heart of the Valley: Local woman manages Type 2 diabetes

3 years ago Monday, April 04 2022 Apr 4, 2022 Monday, April 04, 2022 12:11:51 PM CDT April 04, 2022

Heart of the Valley: The positive impact...

Heart of the Valley: The positive impact of plant-based eating

4 years ago Monday, February 14 2022 Feb 14, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022 11:40:26 AM CST February 14, 2022

Heart of the Valley: Staying active can...

Heart of the Valley: Staying active can lead to a healthy and strong heart

4 years ago Monday, February 14 2022 Feb 14, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022 7:15:23 AM CST February 14, 2022

Heart Health: The facts and the myths

4 years ago Monday, February 14 2022 Feb 14, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022 7:12:10 AM CST February 14, 2022

HOV: Single moms and playing the role...

HOV: Single moms and playing the role of both parents

4 years ago Tuesday, May 25 2021 May 25, 2021 Tuesday, May 25, 2021 8:43:05 PM CDT May 25, 2021

HOV: Working moms and the importance of...

HOV: Working moms and the importance of prioritizing mental health

4 years ago Tuesday, May 18 2021 May 18, 2021 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 8:42:16 PM CDT May 18, 2021