Recognition for South Texas Health System McAllen
Learn about the awards and accreditations earned by South Texas Health System McAllen:
Patient Safety Excellence Award
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Received the Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades (2019-2021). In addition, the hospital ranks among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety (2019-2021).
Cardiology
- Received Chest Pain Management certification by The Joint Commission.
- All six South Texas Health System Freestanding Emergency Departments (FEDs) have received Chest Pain Management certification by The Joint Commission.
Emergency and Trauma Care
Laboratory Services
- Accredited by the College of American Pathologists for meeting or exceeding the most scientifically rigorous customized checklist requirements.
Maternity Care
- STHS McAllen participates in the Texas Ten Step program. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS), in collaboration with the Texas Hospital Association, developed the program as a method to improve maternity care practices in birthing facilities. Policy development, education of staff and provision of discharge resources for breastfeeding mothers are key initiatives.
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Recognized by Healthgrades for women’s services year after year.
- Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award (2019-2022)
- Gynecologic Procedures Five-Star Recipient (2017-2022)
- Hysterectomy Five-Star Recipient (2019-2022)
Orthopedics
- Recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment (2021-2022).
Radiology
- Accredited in MRI and Nuclear Medicine by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Rehabilitation Services
- The stroke and cardiac rehabilitation programs at South Texas Health System McAllen have been certified by The Joint Commission.
- South Texas Health System’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Units rank in the top 10% of Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities in the United States per the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (2021-2022).
Stroke Care
- The South Texas Health System Neurosciences & Stroke Institute has received the American Heart Association®/American Stroke Association®’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Quality Achievement Award 2022.
- Received a Comprehensive Stroke Center designation from DNV and a Comprehensive (Level I) Stroke Facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- South Texas Health System’s six Freestanding Emergency Departments have each earned an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital certification by The Joint Commission.
Women's Services
- Received the 2021 Women’s Choice Awards for Best Hospitals for Mammogram Imaging Center.
Wound Care
- The South Texas Health System Wound Healing Center has received the 2020 Center of Distinction award by Healogics®.
Last updated 12/2022