South Texas Health System McAllen Celebrates Local Organ Donors During Special Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony
South Texas Health System McAllen Celebrates Local Organ Donors During Special Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony
In 2022, STHS had its highest number of donors in a decade and the highest number of donors in the entire Rio Grande Valley, according to the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance.
South Texas Health System Recognizes City of Pharr EMS Paramedic With Hometown Heroes Award
South Texas Health System Recognizes City of Pharr EMS Paramedic With Hometown Heroes Award
The STHS Hometown Heroes award is given monthly to exceptional first responders in the community. Luis Enrique Aldrete, who serves as a licensed paramedic with City of Pharr Emergency Medical Services (EMS), received the award for taking immediate action to save a stroke patient’s life last New Year’s Eve.
South Texas Health System McAllen Earns U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Certification
South Texas Health System McAllen Earns U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Certification
Only 30 general medicine and surgical hospitals in Texas have ever received the certification for superior energy performance.
South Texas Health System McAllen Continues Supporting Those Involved in Traumatic Events
South Texas Health System McAllen Continues Supporting Those Involved in Traumatic Events
Offered in partnership with the American Trauma Society, the Trauma Survivors Network remains the only support group of its kind south of San Antonio.
South Texas Health System's Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Second Consecutive Year
South Texas Health System's Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Second Consecutive Year
Received from Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR), the ranking recognizes high-performing facilities with inpatient rehabilitation services for their delivery of effective, efficient, timely and patient-centered quality care.
South Texas Health System McAllen Celebrates its Official Comprehensive Level I Trauma Center Designation
South Texas Health System McAllen Celebrates its Official Comprehensive Level I Trauma Center Designation
The special community event highlighted STHS McAllen’s role as part of the South Texas Health System Trauma & Critical Care Institute, the largest and most comprehensive trauma and critical care network in the Valley.
South Texas Health System McAllen Verified as a Level I Trauma Center
South Texas Health System McAllen Verified as a Level I Trauma Center
The achievement recognizes STHS McAllen’s commitment to transforming trauma care for optimal outcomes.
South Texas Health System Named a Best Regional Hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
South Texas Health System Named a Best Regional Hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
Ranked No. 25 in the state, STHS is the only healthcare system in the Rio Grande Valley named to the magazine’s annual list.
South Texas Health System McAllen Collaborates With South Texas College for Important Emergency Trauma Drill
South Texas Health System McAllen Collaborates With South Texas College for Important Emergency Trauma Drill
Featuring several of the college’s EMS students dressed in moulage makeup to simulate traumatic injuries, the drill was aimed at testing response and coordination capabilities.
Texas Organ Sharing Alliance Recognizes Two South Texas Health System McAllen Employees
Texas Organ Sharing Alliance Recognizes Two South Texas Health System McAllen Employees
TOSA nominated the STHS employees for their important efforts to help facilitate organ donations.

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