RGV Liver Institute

RGV Liver Institute Focusing on your liver and metabolic health.

Advanced liver care is now closer to home, right here in Weslaco. 💜RGV Liver Institute is proud to serve Weslaco and com...
08/31/2026

Advanced liver care is now closer to home, right here in Weslaco. 💜

RGV Liver Institute is proud to serve Weslaco and communities across the Rio Grande Valley with specialized care focused on liver and metabolic health.

From fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) and metabolic conditions to FibroScan liver evaluations, our team is here to help South Texas patients better understand their liver health without having to travel far from home.

📍 Located in the heart of Weslaco, TX
1021 S. Utah Ave.
Weslaco, TX 78596
📞 (956) 396-2280
🌐 www.rgvliverinstitute.com

Specialized liver care. Right here in the RGV.

Your appointment is your time to ask questions. 💜Talking with a liver specialist can help you better understand your liv...
08/26/2026

Your appointment is your time to ask questions. 💜

Talking with a liver specialist can help you better understand your liver health, your risk factors, and what your next steps may look like. But when you're sitting in the exam room, it can be easy to forget what you wanted to ask!

👉 Swipe through for questions to ask your liver specialist, including:
🩺 What may be affecting my liver health?
🔎 Do I need additional testing or a FibroScan?
📋 What do my results mean?
🥗 Are there lifestyle changes that could support my liver?
📅 How often should my liver health be monitored?

There are no "wrong" questions when it comes to understanding your health. Save this carousel and bring your questions to your next appointment.

Need a liver health evaluation? Contact RGV Liver Institute.

📍 1021 S. Utah Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596
📞 (956) 396-2280
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rgvliverinstitute.com

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Beets (Beta vulgaris) may be more than just colorful veggies. Research suggests their natural nitrates can support blood...
08/24/2026

Beets (Beta vulgaris) may be more than just colorful veggies. Research suggests their natural nitrates can support blood vessel function, helping with blood pressure control and potentially improving blood sugar regulation, two key concerns in type 2 diabetes. Rich in antioxidants and low in calories, beets can be a smart addition to a balanced, diabetes-friendly diet. As with any nutrition strategy, individualized guidance from a healthcare professional matters.

Your liver loves what’s on your plate. 🥑🫐🥦A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fiber, and healthy fats can suppor...
08/21/2026

Your liver loves what’s on your plate. 🥑🫐🥦

A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fiber, and healthy fats can support both liver and metabolic health. Foods like leafy greens, berries, broccoli, avocado, and olive oil provide nutrients that can be part of an overall liver-friendly eating pattern.

🥑 Avocado, healthy fats + fiber
🫐 Blueberries, antioxidants
🥦 Broccoli, fiber + nutrients
🍓 Strawberries, antioxidants + vitamin C
🍋 Lemon, vitamin C
🥕 Carrots, beta-carotene + fiber
🍉 Watermelon, hydration
🫒 Olive oil, unsaturated fats
🥬 Spinach, fiber + micronutrients

There’s no single “superfood” that can prevent or treat liver disease, but what you eat regularly matters more than any one food.

💚 Save this post for your next grocery trip and follow RGV Liver Institute for more liver and metabolic health tips.

📍 1021 S. Utah Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596
📞 (956) 396-2280
🌐 www.rgvliverinstitute.com

💬 Ask the Liver TeamHave a question about liver health, fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), FibroScan, obesity medicine, w...
08/20/2026

💬 Ask the Liver Team

Have a question about liver health, fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH), FibroScan, obesity medicine, weight management, or metabolic health?

Leave your general question in the comments below. Each week, our team will answer a selection of questions in that week's Ask the Liver Team post to help educate our community.

No question is too simple. If you've been wondering about it, chances are someone else has too.

⬇️ Submit your question below!*

Please note: Questions are generally answered only during the current week's Ask the Liver Team feature. If your question isn't selected, you're welcome to submit it again in a future post.

If you have questions about your own health or would like personalized medical guidance, please schedule an appointment with our team.

📞 (956) 396-2280�
📧 [email protected]�
🌐 www.rgvliverinstitute.com



*Important Notice:�To protect your privacy and comply with HIPAA and other applicable privacy laws, we cannot discuss personal medical concerns, provide individualized medical advice, diagnose conditions, interpret laboratory or imaging results, or recommend treatment through social media comments or direct messages. Please do not post personal health information in the comments. Information shared on this page is intended for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

¡Presentamos Salud Hispana! Una nueva serie de RGVLI con versiones saludables de las comidas hispanas que conocemos y am...
08/18/2026

¡Presentamos Salud Hispana! Una nueva serie de RGVLI con versiones saludables de las comidas hispanas que conocemos y amamos, llenas de cultura, sabor e ingredientes nutritivos.

Introducing Salud Hispana! A new RGVLI series featuring healthier versions of the Hispanic foods we know and love, full of culture, flavor and wholesome ingredients.

HEALTHY CHICKEN FAJITA BOWLTazón saludable de fajitas de pollo

Celebra el Día Nacional de la Fajita con todo el sabor que te encanta en un plato colorido y balanceado.

Rinde 4 porciones.

Ingredientes:

1½ libras de pechuga de pollo deshuesada y sin piel, cortada en tiras
3 pimientos morrones, cortados en tiras
1 cebolla mediana, cortada en tiras
1 cucharada de aceite de oliva
Jugo de 2 limones verdes
2 cucharaditas de chile en polvo
1 cucharadita de comino
1 cucharadita de ajo en polvo
½ cucharadita de paprika ahumada
2 tazas de arroz integral cocido
2 tazas de lechuga rallada
1 taza de frijoles negros, enjuagados
1 taza de pico de gallo
1 aguacate en rebanadas
Cilantro y gajos de limón verde

Consejo de Salud Hispana: El arroz integral, el pollo magro y una porción generosa de vegetales aportan fibra y proteína sin sacrificar el sabor clásico de las fajitas.

¡Feliz Día Nacional de la Fajita de parte de RGVLI! Guarda esta receta y compártela con alguien que ame las fajitas.

08/14/2026

Fatty liver disease can develop without obvious symptoms, which is why knowing your liver health matters. 💜

MASLD and MASH can sometimes progress quietly, even when you feel well. If you have Type 2 diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or other metabolic risk factors, talk with your healthcare provider about your liver health and whether further evaluation may be appropriate.
Taking care of yourself means being there for the moments that matter, from birthdays and graduations to Sunday dinners and everyday moments with the people you love.

💜 Take care of your liver, so you can keep showing up for what matters most.

Contact RGV Liver Institute to learn more about scheduling a liver health evaluation in Weslaco, Texas.

📍 1021 S. Utah Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596
📞 (956) 396-2280
🌐 www.rgvliverinstitute.com

Wondering what happens during a FibroScan? 💜A FibroScan is a quick, noninvasive test that helps assess your liver by mea...
08/13/2026

Wondering what happens during a FibroScan? 💜

A FibroScan is a quick, noninvasive test that helps assess your liver by measuring liver stiffness and fat. No needles, no surgery, and no recovery time.

From getting comfortable on the exam table to completing the scan, we're breaking down the process step by step so you know what to expect before your visit.

👉 Swipe through to see how a FibroScan works.

If you have fatty liver disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or other metabolic risk factors, talk with a healthcare provider about whether a liver evaluation may be appropriate for you.

📍 1021 S. Utah Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596
📞 (956) 396-2280
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rgvliverinstitute.com

Think you may be at risk? Schedule an evaluation today.

Our address may be in Weslaco, but the entire Rio Grande Valley is home. 💜RGV Liver Institute is proud to serve patients...
08/11/2026

Our address may be in Weslaco, but the entire Rio Grande Valley is home. 💜

RGV Liver Institute is proud to serve patients and families from across the Valley with specialized care focused on liver and metabolic health.

From Weslaco to McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Mercedes, Harlingen, and communities throughout the RGV, our goal is to make advanced liver care more accessible, right here at home.

Because when it comes to your health, getting specialized care shouldn't always mean leaving the Valley.

📍 1021 S. Utah Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596
📞 (956) 396-2280
🌐 www.rgvliverinstitute.com

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1021 S Utah Avenue
Weslaco, TX
78596

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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