Anival Henrickson
October 22, 2024
South Texas Health System Behavioral Therapist Helps Provide Counseling Services to North Carolina Residents Impacted by Hurricane Helene
For the last 10 years, Anival Henrickson has traveled to U.S. communities hit by natural disasters to offer no-cost counseling services to residents recovering from loss and devastation.
Dr. Ricardo Cortez
October 14, 2024
Neurosurgeon and Rio Grande Valley Native Dr. Ricardo Cortez Joins South Texas Health System's Team of Physicians and Specialists
With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Ricardo Cortez has officially joined STHS Clinics to offer essential surgical services for neurological conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
STHS employees at ribbon cutting ceremony for Pharr freestanding ER
October 07, 2024
South Texas Health System Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its Seventh Freestanding Emergency Department, STHS ER Pharr, Ahead of its Official Opening on Tuesday, October 8
As part of its commitment to providing expanded healthcare services to Rio Grande Valley residents, STHS is bringing close-to-home emergency care and outpatient services to the City of Pharr and its surrounding communities.
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).

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