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South Texas Health System McAllen Recognized Among America’s Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery
STHS McAllen, STHS Edinburg and STHS Heart earned the designation for meeting exacting standards in robotic and laparoscopic procedures with a focus on excellent outcomes and high patient satisfaction.
The neurological intensive care unit team
South Texas Health System McAllen Opens Neurological Intensive Care Unit
The 18-bed unit aims to optimize healing and recovery for patients with brain injury and neurological conditions to highly specialized round-the-clock care.
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South Texas Health System McAllen Commemorates 40th Anniversary With Special Community Celebration
The event highlighted STHS McAllen’s rich history and evolution since opening its current location in December 1985, as well as the physicians and staff who have helped it become a regional healthcare leader.
Baby Julieta with her halloween hat from STHS
South Texas Health System Celebrates the Birth of a Boo-Tiful Halloweeen Baby at STHS McAllen
Mommy’s little mummy, her first child, arrived at 8:31 a.m. at STHS McAllen.
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South Texas Health System McAllen Validated as a Gluten-Free Safe Spot
STHS McAllen joins STHS Edinburg as the only hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley and one of only five in Texas to achieve the designation by the Gluten Intolerance Group.
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South Texas Health System McAllen Earns Comprehensive Level I Trauma Center Redesignation From the Texas Department of State Health Services
STHS McAllen’s Level I Trauma Center plays a vital role as part of the South Texas Health System Trauma and Critical Care Institute, the largest and most comprehensive trauma and critical care network in the Valley.
STHS McAllen Outpaitent Rehab Center Staff poses with 3000-shaped Mylar balloons
South Texas Health System McAllen Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Surpasses 3,000 Patient Visits for the First Time in Its Six-Year History
In July 2025, STHS McAllen logged 3,207 outpatient rehabilitation patient visits, a new monthly record for the facility’s center.
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South Texas Health System McAllen Recognized With the Get With the Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Award by the American Heart Association® and American Stroke Association®
For the sixth consecutive year, STHS McAllen has earned the Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Plus Gold Award for its commitment to ensuring the facility provides stroke patients with the most appropriate treatment to save lives and reduce disability.
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South Texas Health System Offers Important Gun Safety Tips This National Gun Violence Awareness Month as Part of Its Efforts to Prevent Gun Tragedies
With gun violence taking a substantial toll on communities nationwide, STHS stands with gun safety advocates in promoting awareness of gun violence and its lasting effects on individuals, families and communities.
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South Texas Health System McAllen Welcomes Adam Copher As Its New Chief Nursing Officer
With a distinguished career spanning nearly 20 years, Copher will play an essential role in supporting the facility’s nurses and clinical teams, as well as ensuring the quality, compassionate care of patients.

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