Dr. Daniel McLean and his surgical team
May 29, 2025
South Texas Health System McAllen Becomes First Facility in Rio Grande Valley to Complete Innovative Procedure That Helps Long-Term Dialysis Patients Regain Central Venous Access
Performed for the first time locally on a 64-year-old patient by Dr. Daniel McLean, the Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System uses a novel approach to help restore and preserve access in patients experiencing central venous obstructions.
Parkinson's support group group photo at STHS McAllen
May 23, 2025
South Texas Health System Launches Parkinson’s Disease Support Group To Help Patients, Families and Caregivers in the RGV Affected by the Progressive Neurological Disorder
Through this new support group, STHS is able to offer a compassionate environment for patients and their caregivers impacted by Parkison’s disease and its life-changing complications.
Headshot of Purav Modi
April 30, 2025
South Texas Health System McAllen Proudly Welcomes Purav Modi as the Facility’s New Chief Operating Officer
Previously serving as an associate administrator at STHS Heart, Modi brings a proven record in hospital operations and strong focus on patient-centered care to his new role.
Ribbon cutting at new robotic surgery program commemoration at STHS McAllen
April 25, 2025
South Texas Health System McAllen Officially Launches New Robotic Surgery Program With Special Community Celebration
STHS McAllen has now enhanced its capabilities to perform advanced surgical procedures with increased precision with the acquisition of the da Vinci™ 5 Robotic Surgical System.
Speaker at the podium of the donate life event
April 14, 2025
South Texas Health System Launches Systemwide National Donate Life Month Commemorations With Special Candlelight Vigil at STHS McAllen
Held in partnership with TOSA, the Texas Donor Network and the San Antonio Eye Bank, the annual vigil highlighted the importance of organ donation while honoring those who have selflessly given the gift of life.
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.

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