Skip Navigation Find a Doctor Health Records Online Physician Portal Careers Fan Store CONTACT ESPAÑOL MENU News Home › South Texas Health System and Prominence Health Plan Host Seminar Educating Seniors on Risks, Warning Signs of Cancer View ER Wait Times Saturday, October 23, 2021 More than 600,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer every year, according to the National Cancer Institute, and seniors make up more than two-thirds of these diagnoses. Though aging is a risk in itself that cannot be prevented, there are ways this population can improve their defenses against developing cancer. As part of its outreach efforts aimed at improving the community’s health, South Texas Health System (STHS) welcomed seniors to its “Living with Cancer” seminar — the latest installment of a monthly series held in partnership with Prominence Health Plan dedicated to helping seniors live healthier as they age. Join Us Next Time! The next edition of the Senior Living Seminar Series will focus on Alzheimer’s. For more information and to register for this free event, please contact Veronica Galligan at 956-821-9569 or Veronica.Galligan@uhsinc.com. During the event hosted at Calvary Baptist Church, STHS family medicine physician Dr. Francisco Garza Salinas shared the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the elderly, the warning signs, and practices that can help to prevent cancer from developing. “As we get older and wiser, sometimes our risk for certain types of cancers increases exponentially,” said Dr. Garza Salinas. “Fortunately, adjusting our lifestyles by as little as 10% and being aware of certain warning signs of cancer is all it takes to increase our survival rate and beat cancer. If we detect it early, we can beat it together!” Participants also enjoyed a cooking demonstration featuring cancer-fighting foods led by STHS’ dietary staff members, stability exercises led by STHS outpatient rehab therapists, and heard from a cancer survivor over how to continue to lead a vibrant, active life if diagnosed with cancer. “It’s absolutely true — if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything,” said Veronica Galligan, Prominence Health Plan Texas Region Community Relations Representative. “That’s why it's so important for us to be out in the community educating our senior population on the importance of prioritizing their health and the common signs of diseases to look out for. Better health starts with small changes.” Following the program, South Texas Health System clinicians and staff conducted free health screenings including blood pressure and blood glucose checks. Find a Doctor Patients Pay Your Bill Health Records Online Visitors Health Alert Info for Visitors Hospital Locations Contact Us Contact Health System Sign Up For Our Email List Get monthly updates with health news, recipes, and more Join Now Download the App Search doctors, schedule appointments and view health records Download Today South Texas Health System 1400 West Trenton Road , Edinburg , TX 78539 CONTACT US ABOUT US CAREERS NEWS STHS CLINICS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY CENTER Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Youtube South Texas Health System is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation. The information on this website is provided as general health guidelines and may not be applicable to your particular health condition. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Remember: There is no adequate substitution for a personal consultation with your physician. Neither South Texas Health System, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this website. The information, content and artwork provided by this website is intended for non-commercial use by the reader. The reader is permitted to make one copy of the information displayed for his/her own non-commercial use. The making of additional copies is prohibited. South Texas Health System Children's South Texas Health System Edinburg South Texas Health System Heart South Texas Health System McAllen South Texas Health System ER Alamo South Texas Health System ER McColl South Texas Health System ER Mission South Texas Health System ER Monte Cristo South Texas Health System ER Weslaco South Texas Health System ER Ware Road South Texas Behavioral Health Center Cornerstone Regional Hospital Edinburg Regional Rehab Center Heart Clinics Outpatient Clinics South Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center HIPAA Statement Valley Care Clinics Nondiscrimination Notice Physician Disclaimer Privacy Policy Language Assistance Site Map © 2021 South Texas Health System. All rights reserved.