Irene Lerma, RN, is being lauded for her perseverance despite barriers to employment.

Two EMS employees are given hometown heroes awards for saving the life of a stroke patient. 

Emma Maria Montes-Ewing to become the first Latina CEO at McAllen’s largest acute care facility.

The donation will enable STC to develop new training programs to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Rio Grande Valley.

Two of the graduating medical residents have elected to remain in the Rio Grande Valley to continue serving the community.

The new 30-bed unit features a specialized team of physicians, nurses, physical therapists and support staff dedicated to providing quality, compassionate stroke care.

The STHS Neurosciences & Stroke Institute hosted a stroke education session to help improve medical response to strokes locally.

The funds, totaling $8,283, were raised during South Texas Health System’s 2022 Steps for Stroke challenge.

In 2022, STHS had the highest number of donors in the entire Rio Grande Valley, according to the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance.

Luis Enrique Aldrete received the award for taking immediate action to save a stroke patient’s life last New Year’s Eve.