Fighting to wake up: Mission family recalls race to bring intubated sister back across the border
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Yadira Hernandez, a 35-year-old instructional aide from Mission CISD, is in critical condition at South Texas Health System in McAllen after suffering a medical emergency while visiting family in Chiapas, Mexico. Diagnosed with both COVID-19 and the flu, she was placed in a medically induced coma following seizures. Her family spent 24 hours coordinating her transport back to the U.S., incurring $22,000 in costs for an ambulance and helicopter. Mission CISD expressed support for Hernandez, emphasizing her value to the school community. Her brother, Roman, remains hopeful for her recovery and is thankful for the assistance received during this crisis.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
