Recognition for South Texas Health System McAllen

Hospital Achievements

Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award Patient safety excellence award badge(2019-2021) 

South Texas Health System McAllen earned this award for three consecutive years. In addition, the hospital ranks among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety.

Cardiovascular Services Awards

The Joint Commission Chest Pain ManagementThe Joint Commission Logo Certification

The Joint Commission accredits healthcare organizations which meet its rigorous performance standards for delivering safe, high quality care.

Emergency and Trauma Care Awards

Comprehensive Level I Trauma Center Texas Department of State Health Services LogoDesignation

This designation indicates that South Texas Health System McAllen is capable of providing comprehensive trauma care for all injuries. This includes constant coverage by trauma surgeons and prompt availability of a comprehensive group of specialists.

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Laboratory Services Awards

College of American Pathologists College of American Pathologists Accredited LogoAccreditation

This accreditation is awarded for meeting or exceeding the most scientifically rigorous customized checklist requirements presented by the College of American Pathologists.

Maternity Care Awards

Healthgrades Hysterectomy Five-Star Healthgrades Hysterectomy Five-Star Recipient Recipient (2019-2022)

This award recognizes the superior hysterectomy services provided by South Texas Health System McAllen.

Healthgrades Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Healthgrades Gynecologic Surgery Excellence AwardAward (2019-2022)

This award recognizes the superior gynecologic surgery services provided by South Texas Health System McAllen.

Healthgrades Gynecologic Procedures Healthgrades Gynecologic Procedures Five-Star Recipient Five-Star Recipient (2017-2022)

This award recognizes the superior gynecologic procedures provided by South Texas Health System McAllen.

Orthopedic Services Awards

Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Hip Healthgrades Hip Fracture Treatment Five-Star Recipient Fracture Treatment (2021-2022)

This award recognizes the superior hip fracture treatment services provided by South Texas Health System McAllen.

Radiology Services Awards

The American College of Radiology MRI and ACR Accredited FacilityNuclear Medicine Accreditation

ACR accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging, indicating that this facility adheres to high standards in radiology services.

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Rehabilitation Services Awards

The Joint Commission Certified Stroke andThe Joint Commission Logo Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs

This certification is awarded for stroke and cardiac rehabilitation programs which meet the Joint Commission's high standards.

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Top 10% Ranking for Inpatient Uniform Data System LogoRehabilitation Facilities in the United States (2021-2023)

For the third year in a row, South Texas Health System McAllen earned this ranking from the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation.

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Stroke Services Awards

American Heart Association®/American Stroke American Heart Association 2022 Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus StrokeAssociation®’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)

South Texas Health System McAllen treats patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association and has been recognized for its continuous commitment to this level of care.

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DNV-GL Comprehensive Stroke Center DNV-GL Certified Comprehensive Stroke CenterDesignation and Comprehensive (Level I) Stroke Facility Designation

The Texas Department of State Health Services designated South Texas Health System McAllen as a Comprehensive (Level I) Stroke Facility, meaning that it offers the most advanced level of stroke care 24/7.

The Joint Commission Certified Acute Stroke Ready HospitalThe Joint Commission Logo

This award indicates a high level of excellence in care for stroke patients.

Learn more about our stroke services →

Women's Services Awards

Women’s Choice Awards for Best Hospitals for Women's Choice Award Best Mammogram Center 2021Mammogram Imaging Center (2021)

South Texas Health System McAllen has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Mammogram Imaging Center by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.

Wound Care Awards

Healogics Center of Distinction (2020)Healogics Center of Distinction 2020

This award recognizes expertise in healing chronic wounds. The South Texas Health System Wound Healing Center was awarded this prestigious honor by Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services.