![medical staff cuts ribbon at cardiac catheterization laboratory opening ceremony](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/0Q6A5245%20%281%29.jpg?itok=-fZTc3je)
June 23, 2023
STHS Edinburg officially opened its new $6 million cardiac catheterization laboratory, which will offer diagnostic cardiac and limb salvage services.
![STHS Steps for Stroke winners](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/sths%20winners.jpg?itok=90n6nbRH)
June 23, 2023
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.
![Ribbon cutting ceremony at the STHS Edinburg Laboratory Services Expansion Grand Opening](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/STHS%20Edinburg%20Grand%20Opening%20Ceremony.jpg?itok=TjGXG8PC)
June 14, 2023
Four times its previous size, the new laboratory boasts state of the art technologies that improve the facility’s testing capabilities, shorten turnaround time and enhance the overall quality of service for patients.
![Doctors standing in operating room](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/STHS%20Edinburg%20da%20Vinci%20Press%20Release%20Banner.jpg?itok=pfxmt7IJ)
June 09, 2023
South Texas Health System Clinics Surgeon Records 1,000 Robotic Surgeries Performed at STHS Edinburg
Minimally invasive surgeries over the past seven years performed by Sandra Esquivel, MD, have helped improve the surgical experience and recovery time for her patients.
![Hospital staff standing in a line](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/doctors%20lined%20up.jpg?itok=5ShMaZmj)
June 08, 2023
The new 30-bed unit will feature a specialized team of physicians, nurses, physical therapists and support staff dedicated to providing quality, compassionate stroke care
![Father, mother and two sons smiling and standing in field](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/STHS_Behavioral_veterans_COMPACT.png?itok=YceByMXu)
May 31, 2023
With the Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment (COMPACT) Act now in effect, veterans are able to receive treatment at any mental healthcare facility at no cost to them.
![South Texas Health System Provides Stroke Response Education to Local EMS Personnel](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/McAllen_EMS_Stroke_education.jpg?itok=1ypOTb5U)
May 26, 2023
In commemoration of EMS Week and Stroke Awareness Month, the STHS Neurosciences & Stroke Institute hosted a stroke education session for paramedics and emergency medical technicians to help improve medical response to strokes locally.
![Emergency Medical Providers With South Texas Health System Donate $7,000 to Help Victims of Devastating Laguna Heights Tornado](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/STHS_physicians_donate_money_victims_laguna_heights_tornado.jpg?itok=Qhut9dx3)
May 26, 2023
STHS ER physicians donated the funds to the Point Isabel ISD and a Laguna Heights family left homeless after the deadly tornado in the Port Isabel community on May 13 to help with disaster relief efforts.
![Local mental health experts stand together for a panel](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/6485_STHS_20230524%20%281%29.jpg?itok=QXXAHCw7)
May 24, 2023
Featuring local experts who champion mental health in their respective fields, the panel discussion also highlighted key issues impacting the mental health of our community and how we can work through them together.
![South Texas Health System Donates More Than $8,000 to El Milagro Clinic to Help Prevent Strokes](https://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/sites/southtexashealthsystem.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/STHS_donation_el_milagro_clinic_stroke_prevention.png?itok=OyvEfwbK)
April 25, 2023
The funds, totaling $8,283, were raised during South Texas Health System’s 2022 Steps for Stroke challenge.