The DHR Health Institute for Research and Development launched the RGV Collaborative on March 23, 2020, to enhance early COVID-19 diagnosis, prevention, and treatment in the Rio Grande Valley, a region with significant health disparities.
The initiative focuses on resource conservation and high-quality clinical care for a predominantly Hispanic community facing high chronic disease rates.
Over 2,200 patients with severe COVID-19 have benefited from convalescent plasma transfusions, showcasing the Collaborative as a model for public health strategies in underserved areas.