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.
medical staff cuts ribbon at cardiac catheterization laboratory opening ceremony
South Texas Health System Edinburg Officially Launches New Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Bringing Expanded Cardiovascular Services to the Rio Grande Valley
STHS Edinburg officially opened its new $6 million cardiac catheterization laboratory, which will offer diagnostic cardiac and limb salvage services.
Ribbon cutting ceremony at the STHS Edinburg Laboratory Services Expansion Grand Opening
South Texas Health System Edinburg Holds Grand Opening Ceremony for its Newly Expanded Laboratory Services Department
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
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.

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