Dr. Rudy Alvarez giving a check to members of the Auxiliary to South Texas Health System
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
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
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
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
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.
The STHS McAllen and South Texas College teams holding the large check
South Texas Health System McAllen Donates $55,000 to South Texas College's STC Foundation
The donation will enable STC to develop new and innovative training programs to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Rio Grande Valley.
Mario Ramos and Margaret Corona
Two South Texas Health System Edinburg Infection Prevention Coordinators Earn Certification in Infection Control
With the achievement by these two coordinators, the majority of South Texas Health System's infection prevention coordinators are now board certified.
Rehab therapist helping a patient on a treadmill
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program Certified by American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Established in 2020 in partnership with Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab, it remains the only intensive cardiac rehabilitation program south of San Antonio.
Three women listening to presentations during the symposium
South Texas Health System Trauma and Critical Care Institute Holds Third Annual South Texas Advanced Symposium on Trauma and Critical Care
The symposium gathered renowned trauma experts from across the country for educational discussions on diverse topics pertaining to trauma care.
STHS Steps for Stroke winners
South Texas Health System Celebrates Winners of Its Steps for Stroke Community Challenge, Raising More Than $1,500 for Local Non-Profit
This year’s participants collectively logged more than 1.7 million steps in the annual competition aimed at raising stroke awareness and promoting the importance of leading an active lifestyle.

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