A young child on a slide, smiling up at the camera.
February 23, 2024
South Texas Health System Children's Expands Pediatric Neurosurgery Service to Rio Grande Valley
Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Mark Lee will conduct monthly clinic hours in the STHS Children’s Pediatric Comprehensive Care Clinic to provide close-to-home pediatric neurological care.
Irene Lerma holding her certificate of completion
December 27, 2023
South Texas Health System McAllen Employee Named Graduate of the Year by Goodwill Industries of South Texas
Having successfully completed a job training program offered by Goodwill and secured a job as an RN case manager with STHS McAllen, Irene Lerma is being lauded for her perseverance despite barriers to employment.
A patient getting physical therapy
December 27, 2023
South Texas Health System Ranks in the Top 10% of Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities in the U.S. for Third Year in a Row
The inpatient rehabilitation units at STHS McAllen and STHS Edinburg have been recognized for care that’s effective, efficient, timely and patient-centered by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation.
Edgar Gonzalez, EMT-Basic, and Brooklyn Avila, EMT-Basic, receive their Hometown Heroes Award
December 14, 2023
South Texas Health System Honors Two Emergency Medical Technicians As Hometown Heroes
The two emergency medical technicians, employed by Med-Care EMS, were honored by South Texas Health Systems for recognizing a patient was suffering from a stroke and transporting him to a Comprehensive Stroke Center for life-saving treatment.
Adrian Sanchez accepting his Veteran of the Year award
November 16, 2023
South Texas Health System Honors a Longtime Employee as its Veteran of the Year
Adrian Sanchez, an MRI technologist at STHS Edinburg, was named the STHS Veteran of the Year for his service to our country and his continuing dedication to the well-being of the Rio Grande Valley.
Dr. Rudy Alvarez giving a check to members of the Auxiliary to South Texas Health System
November 13, 2023
South Texas Health System Physician and Former STHS Scholarship Recipient Pays it Forward With $10,000 Donation to Auxiliary to STHS
Dr. Rudy Alvarez, medical director for pathology and infection prevention at STHS, presented a check for $10,000 to the Auxiliary to STHS, giving back to the organization that assisted him with college-related expenses.
Exterior image of STHS McAllen
October 31, 2023
South Texas Health System McAllen Names New Chief Executive Officer
Emma Maria Montes-Ewing to become the first Latina CEO at McAllen’s largest acute care facility.
A woman sleeping peacefully
October 19, 2023
South Texas Health System Edinburg Becomes First Facility in South Texas to Perform Inspire Therapy Procedure for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The innovative therapy procedure, already performed more than 50,000 times nationally, will now offer relief to Rio Grande Valley residents unable to get a good night’s sleep.
Members of the asthma program team
October 09, 2023
The Asthma Program at South Texas Health System Children's Attains Recertification by The Joint Commission
The program, now recertified for another two years, is the only asthma program of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley to be certified by The Joint Commission.
Gloria Ramirez receives her LEARN diploma
September 25, 2023
South Texas Health System Celebrates First Graduate of the Leadership and Educational Advancement for RNs Clinical Ladder Program
Gloria Ramirez, RN, was the first to complete the year-long clinical ladder program, which enables nurses to build their professional portfolio and move up the ladder in their professional growth from Clinical Novice (Level 1) to Clinical Expert (Level 5) by completing required skills or activities at each level.

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