By Dayna Reyes, Reporter
SAN JUAN, Texas - Free medical services, including dental and vision, will be offered in the Rio Grande Valley and Laredo over the next three days.
Now in its 27th year, Operation Border Health Preparedness is an exercise to help the community get ready for disasters. Each year, the event is made possible by local county and city health departments, medical schools, human service organizations, Texas Military Forces, and universities, as well as out-of-state agencies, such as Remote Area Medical (RAM) and other volunteer groups.
The services will be available July 21-23, 2026.
Here are the venues and a list of the services available:
Brownsville
Veterans Memorial Early College High School
4550 US-281
Brownsville, TX 78520
Hours of Operation:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Services:
- General Medical Exams
- Sports Physicals
- Immunizations
- Diabetic Screenings
- Blood Pressure
- Liver Exams (8AM - 12PM)
- Food Exams & Care
- Mental Health
Raymondville
Raymondville High School
601 FM 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
Hours of Operation:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Services:
- General Medical Exams
- Immunizations (Children and Adults)
- Hearing, Vision, Diabetes & Blood Pressure Screenings
- Dentist for school-age children & teens (Cleaning & Sealants)
- Veterinary Services for Dogs & Cats (ONLY)
- Sports Physicals
- Car Seat Education & Appointments
- Tobacco Cessation
- Social Services
- School Backpacks to School-aged Children
San Juan
PSJA Early College High School
805 W. Ridge Rd.
San Juan, TX 78589
Hours of Operation:
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Services:
- General Medical Exams
- Immunizations (Children & Adults)
- Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Vision & Hearing Screenings
- Dental Services
- Vision Services
- Sport Physicals
- Mental Services
Rio Grande City
John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary School
2448 Embassy St.
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Hours of Operation:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Services:
- General Medical Exams
- Immunizations (Children & Adults)
- Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Vision & Hearing Screenings
- Dental Services (Ages 6 months to 18 yrs)
- Dental Education Services (Pregnant Women)
- Veterinary Services for Dogs & Cats (ONLY) Veterinary services are available by voucher only, based on vaccine availability. Vouchers will be distributed Tuesday, July 21. Veterinary services and vaccinations will be provided Wednesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 23.
- Sport Physicals
- Nutrition Education
- Food Pantry
- Social Services
- Behavior Health
- Height & Weight Screening
- Mental Health Services
- Car Seat Education & Appointments
- Tobacco Cessation Education
- Community Resources
Laredo
United South 9th Grade Campus
3819 Aguanieve Dr.
Laredo, TX 78046
Hours of Operation:
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Services:
- General Medical Exams
- Dental Services (Cleanings filings and extractions)
- Eye exam, prescriptions, glasses made on site
- Immunizations (Children & Adults)
- Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Vision & Hearing Screenings
- Sport Physicals
- Mental health screenings, resources and support
