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South Texas Health System Clinics Welcomes Board-Certified Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Dr. Andrew Merwin
From minor fractures to complex joint reconstruction, Dr. Merwin is specially trained to evaluate and diagnose injuries and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, and perform surgical procedures to improve patient mobility and quality of life.
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South Texas Health System GME Consortium Preparing to Launch Its First-Ever Transitional Year Residency Program in July 2025
Recently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the STHS GME Consortium’s brand-new Transitional Year Residency Program will welcome 13 physicians-in-training to the Rio Grande Valley in the summer.
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South Texas Health System Partnering With KRGV and UTRGV School of Nursing to Offer Free Blood Glucose Screenings Every Friday in April
As part of part of KRGV’s Heart of the Valley: Diabetes campaign to empower RGV residents to take charge of their health, STHS Edinburg and STHS McAllen will provide free blood glucose screenings throughout the month of April.
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South Texas Health System Receives Five-Star Rating for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies
The achievement places STHS McAllen and STHS Edinburg in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care nationwide and reflects STHS’ commitment to delivering exceptional critical care in the Rio Grande Valley.
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South Texas Health System and STHS Clinics To Provide Important Education on Traumatic Brain Injuries and Their Long-Term Effects on Health in the Latest Episode of Their “South Texas Healthy Living” TV Program
Airing Sunday, March 30, on KVEO-TV NBC 23, the 30-minute program will raise awareness of traumatic brain injuries and the importance of early treatment to avert lasting complications, as well as offer strategies to prevent head-related injuries.
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South Texas Health System Commemorates STHS ER Mission's 10-Year History of Providing Emergency Care During Special Milestone Celebration
STHS and City of Mission leaders gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of STHS ER Mission.
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South Texas Health System and STHS Clinics to Spread Awareness to Rio Grande Valley Residents on the Increasing Prevalence of Heart Failure in the Latest Episode of Their “South Texas Healthy Living” TV Program
Airing Sunday, February 23, on KVEO-TV NBC 23, the 30-minute program will highlight the increasing threat of heart failure, especially among younger adults, as well as the complications associated with the life-threatening condition.
South Texas Health System Celebrates Birth of Special Valentine's Day Baby at STHS Edinburg
The special Valentine’s Day delivery arrived at 1:24 a.m. at STHS Edinburg, with five more anticipated births expected at STHS facilities this special holiday.
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South Texas Health System and STHS Clinics to Provide Education to Rio Grande Valley Residents on the Dangers of Sleep Apnea in the Latest Episode of Their "South Texas Healthy Living" TV Program
Airing Sunday, January 26, on KVEO-TV NBC 23, the 30-minute program will shine a spotlight on the complications associated with untreated sleep apnea while offering healthy tips for treating and managing the life-threatening condition.
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South Texas Health System Honors Weslaco Fire/EMS Department with its First-Ever Hometown Heroes Department Award
As one of the Rio Grande Valley’s few fire/EMS departments, Weslaco Fire/EMS plays a significant role in helping save lives throughout the Mid-Valley.

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