Food & Nutrition

Dietary Services
Wholesome, nourishing and well-balanced meals are an important part of your treatment and recovery. South Texas Health System hospitals provide nutritious meals. If you are on a special diet prescribed by your doctor, you will receive menus tailored to your specific needs.

Patients are served breakfast between 7 and 8:30 a.m., lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and dinner between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Occasionally your meal may be delayed when you are scheduled for a special test or treatment. Whenever possible, you will be served after your examination or test.

If a family member or friend wants to eat in your room with you, the person may go to the cafeteria, buy a meal there, and take it back to your room. If the person does not want to go to the cafeteria, a guest meal tray can be ordered. Please let your nurse know if a guest tray is desired. Charges for this service will be added to your hospital bill.

Edinburg Regional Medical Center
Breakfast from 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Lunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
No dinner.

McAllen Medical Center
Breakfast from 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Lunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dinner from 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

McAllen Heart Hospital
Breakfast from 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Lunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
No dinner.

Vending Machines
Vending machines for snacks and beverages are located in the cafeteria. They are available 24 hours a day.

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