TX-23 resident brief · Health
UHS grad returns home as nurse anesthetist
· Reported by Uvalde Leader-News
Bottom line
Diego Castillo, a Uvalde High School graduate, will begin working as a nurse anesthetist at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in September. He earned his Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice from Texas Wesleyan University on August 15.
Why it matters in TX-23
Uvalde residents will gain access to a specialized nurse anesthetist in September, addressing a noted shortage of this service in rural areas. Castillo's return brings advanced medical care to the community where he grew up.
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