Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system parts
March 14, 2025
South Texas Health System McAllen Inviting Rio Grande Valley Children to Enter its Name the Robot Contest for the Facility’s New Da Vinci 5™ Robotic Surgical System
Now through March 28, STHS McAllen is taking name suggestions from elementary school-aged children as the facility prepares to usher in a new era in robotic surgery with Intuitive’s most advanced robotic surgical system.
December 03, 2024
South Texas Health System Celebrates Birth of Thanksgiving Babies at South Texas Health System McAllen
Little Damian arrived on Thanksgiving Day at 3:19 a.m. at STHS McAllen, one of three babies delivered at the facility in the morning of the holiday.
Exterior McAllen Photo
November 26, 2024
South Texas Health System McAllen's Comprehensive Stroke Center Certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by The Joint Commission
The advanced certification, coupled with the facility’s Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, demonstrates STHS McAllen’s commitment to a higher standard of clinical care for stroke patients.
panel at sths trauma and critical care event
August 29, 2024
South Texas Health System Trauma and Critical Care Institute Provides Important Continuing Education to Hundreds of Local First Responders and Healthcare Workers
In all, more than 200 participants attended this year’s symposium, which featured up-to-date training and education on trauma and critical care by nationally renowned experts.
STHS Staff and EMS Providers Posing during the Outreach Program
July 30, 2024
The South Texas Health System Trauma and Critical Care Institute Launches STHS EMS Community Outreach Program to Provide Important Continuing Education to Emergency Medical Services Providers
The training provided through the STHS EMS Community Outreach Program will allow EMS providers to perform their duties with the confidence and commitment required to make the best decisions for patients in life-altering situations.
Baby Eunice and her mom posing on their hospital bed
July 09, 2024
South Texas Health System McAllen Welcomes the Birth of Independence Day Baby
The newborn is one of only less than 7,000 babies born each year on the Fourth of July.
Students at the STHS McAllen Trauma Education Event
May 20, 2024
South Texas Health System Trauma and Critical Care Institute Provides Education to Mission CISD High School Students on the Many Career Opportunities in Emergency Care
The STHS Pathways to Careers in Trauma and Critical Care Conference aims to inspire students to consider careers related to emergent care while highlighting the multidisciplinary teams that work at STHS McAllen to help save the lives of trauma patients.
South Texas Health System McAllen building exterior
March 11, 2024
South Texas Health System McAllen Trauma Surgeon Elected to Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF) Board of Directors
Dr. Carlos H. Palacio, a trauma surgeon at STHS Clinics and director of research for the trauma program at STHS McAllen, was elected to the TETAF board for a three-year term.
A patient receiving physical therapy
December 27, 2023
South Texas Health System Ranks in the Top 10% of Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities in the U.S. for Third Year in a Row
The inpatient rehabilitation units at STHS McAllen and STHS Edinburg have been recognized for care that’s effective, efficient, timely and patient-centered by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation.
Irene Lerma holding her Goodwill certificate of completion
December 27, 2023
South Texas Health System McAllen Employee Named Graduate of the Year by Goodwill Industries of South Texas
Having successfully completed a job training program offered by Goodwill and secured a job as an RN case manager with STHS McAllen, Irene Lerma is being lauded for her perseverance despite barriers to employment.

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