BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health on Wednesday announced the launch of Medical Forensic Exam Services at DHR Health Brownsville Hospital.

These exams, according to DHR Health, will be performed by highly trained forensic nurses who specialize in trauma-informed medical care for individuals of all ages who have experienced abuse or assault.

"It's historic for the community of Brownsville, but for Willacy County, it means that there is an additional resource for our victims and survivors to be able to get that critical care that they need because it's an emergency medical situation, but for law enforcement to be able to determine which offender or perpetrator might be the person responsible for that assault," said Annette Hinojosa, Willacy County District Attorney.

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