Recognition for South Texas Health System McAllen
Hospital Achievements
U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospitals in McAllen Metro (2025-2026)
South Texas Health System McAllen is part of the network recognized as Best Regional Hospitals in the McAllen metro area.
Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award 
(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 Management
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 
Designation
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.
Laboratory Services Awards
College of American Pathologists Accreditation
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 Recipient (2019-2022)
This award recognizes the superior hysterectomy services provided by South Texas Health System McAllen.
Healthgrades Gynecologic Surgery Excellence 
Award (2019-2022)
This award recognizes the superior gynecologic surgery services provided by South Texas Health System McAllen.
Healthgrades Gynecologic Procedures 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 
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 Nuclear Medicine Accreditation
ACR accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging, indicating that this facility adheres to high standards in radiology services.
Rehabilitation Services Awards
The Joint Commission Certified Stroke and 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 
Rehabilitation 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.
Stroke Services Awards
American Heart Association®/American Stroke 
Association®’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.
DNV-GL Comprehensive Stroke Center 
Designation 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 Hospital
This award indicates a high level of excellence in care for stroke patients.
Women's Services Awards
Women’s Choice Awards for Best Hospitals for Mammogram Imaging Center (2025)
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)
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.