An older person holding their back in pain
September 23, 2024
South Texas Health System and STHS Clinics Help Educate Rio Grande Valley Residents on Chronic Pain in Latest Episode of Their "South Texas Healthy Living" TV Program
Aired Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 on KGBT 4.1, the 30-minute program highlights the common causes of chronic pain and offers advice on preventing, managing and beating it.
Chalk art on a sidewalk
August 30, 2024
South Texas Health System Behavioral Rallying the Valley to Chalk Up Their Spaces to Help Spread Messages of Hope and Inspiration
As part of the facility’s Chalk The Walk campaign this Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, STHS Behavioral is encouraging everyone to write encouraging chalk messages at their spaces to let those struggling know they are not alone.
A woman doing a breathing treatment with a hand-held nebulizer
August 23, 2024
South Texas Health System and STHS Clinics to Highlight Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Their Impact on Long-Term Health in Latest Episode of Their "South Texas Health Living" TV Program
Airing Saturday, August 24 & Sunday, August 25 on KGBT 4.1, the 30-minute program will highlight the causes, risk factors and warning signs of common respiratory diseases while offering advice aimed at preventing complications associated with them.
A physical therapist assisting a patient
August 07, 2024
South Texas Health System's Physical Rehabilitation Units Earn Stroke Rehabilitation Recertification From The Joint Commission
The recertification underscores STHS’ unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of stroke recovery care for survivors and their families.
A doctor reviewing an x-ray of lungs
July 18, 2024
South Texas Health System and STHS Clinics to Raise Awareness About Chronic Lung Disease in the Latest Episode of "South Texas Healthy Living" TV Program
Airing Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 30 on KGBT 4.1, the 30-minute program will highlight the common causes, risk factors and warning signs of chronic lung diseases while offering prevention advice aimed at preventing or delaying their onset.
Doctors reviewing scans of a brain
July 17, 2024
South Texas Health System Neurosciences and Stroke Institute Recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association For Quality Stroke Care Across Its Facilities
For the fifth consecutive year, South Texas Health System has earned the Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Plus Gold Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment to save lives and reduce disability.
Headshot of Dr. Ivonne Lustenberger
July 10, 2024
South Texas Health System McAllen Hospitalist Group Medical Director Earns Certification for Healthcare Quality Management and Patient Safety
Dr. Ivonne Lustenberger recently passed the Health Care Quality Management and Patient Safety (HCQM) certification exam by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP).
Young woman holding her stomach in pain
July 03, 2024
South Texas Health System and STHS Clinics Help Raise Awareness About The Danger of Hernias in the Latest Episode of Their "South Texas Healthy Living" TV Program
The 30-minute program highlighted the causes, risk factors and warning signs of hernias while offering important advice on preventing their development.
GME Orientation group
June 26, 2024
South Texas Health System GME Consortium Welcomes Its First-ever Cohort of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residents to the Rio Grande Valley
Hailing from around the world, the 30 new physicians are taking part in a two-week orientation program before beginning their residency training through the STHS GME Consortium on July 1, 2024.
Chief Perez receiving his hometown heroes award from STHS
June 10, 2024
STHS Honors Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Chief for Ensuring Students Experiencing Mental Health Issues Get the Critical Support They Need
As part of its Hometown Heroes program, STHS recognized Chief Ricardo Perez, Jr. for his leadership in educating and training Edinburg C.I.S.D.’s police officers and security guards on crisis intervention to better manage incidents involving students experiencing mental health struggles.

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