South Texas Health System Children’s

South Texas Health System Children’s South Texas Health System Children's is a freestanding pediatric hospital and part of STHS. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing.

South Texas Health System Children's is the first freestanding pediatric hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. The 107-bed hospital in Edinburg, Texas, features the region’s only exclusive pediatric emergency department, a Joint Commission certified asthma program, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Institute as well as access to physicians in many specialty areas. We are unable to provide medical

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Keeping the Heart of the Hospital Beating: For 25 years, Jesus Sanchez has bridged the gap between engineering and medic...
08/06/2025

Keeping the Heart of the Hospital Beating: For 25 years, Jesus Sanchez has bridged the gap between engineering and medicine at South Texas Health System Children’s & STHS Edinburg to ensure the facilities function efficiently and meet all safety standards

As an HVAC Technician, Jesus works behind the scenes of patient care playing a vital role in ensuring that every system, from air quality to safety controls, operates seamlessly. His work keeps the hospital environment safe, comfortable and reliable for every child and family who walks through our doors.

With a heart for service and a passion for precision, Jesus takes pride in every job he does.

“The ambiance is really friendly here,” shares Jesus. “I love what I do because I know I’m making a difference. Keeping this hospital running smoothly means patients and staff can focus on what really matters — healing and care.”

Thank you, Jesus, for the important work you do to keep our facilities running smoothly!

Geared Up for Academic Success! To help ease the burden on the pocketbooks of local families and help children get excit...
08/04/2025

Geared Up for Academic Success! To help ease the burden on the pocketbooks of local families and help children get excited for the start of a new school year, South Texas Health System Children’s hosted its fourth annual Back-to-School Block Party last Saturday.

The event featured representatives from STHS' facilities and systemwide departments, as well as 30+ community businesses and organizations, all coming together to distribute free school supplies to children, including composition notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons and colored pencils, glue and more.

Along with handing out free supplies, the STHS Children’s Back-to-School Block Party also included fun arts & crafts activities and games for children of all ages, no-cost health screenings for the entire family, community resources and more.

In all, more than 2,000 children and family members attended the event.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Back-to-School Block Party an A+ affair!

Block This Way to Get Back-to-School Ready! With the first day of school right around the corner, don't miss your chance...
08/01/2025

Block This Way to Get Back-to-School Ready! With the first day of school right around the corner, don't miss your chance to cross off the items on your child's school supply list, courtesy of South Texas Health System Children's.

This Saturday, August 2, STHS Children's will host its Back-to-School Block Party from 9:00 - 11:00 am, in the hospital's main parking lot.

Together with more than 30 vendors, we'll distribute school supplies to children in the community to help prepare them for academic success, with the first 100 kids to line up getting a free snack from STHS Children's!

Along with the free school supply giveaway*, we'll also be offering no-cost health screenings for the whole family and a community resources expo with fun activities for the whole family.

For more information, visit the STHS Children's Facebook Events page. http://spklr.io/6189B1rG7

*while supplies last

Supporting RGV Families with Hospitalized Kids: South Texas Health System Children’s would like to express its gratitude...
07/31/2025

Supporting RGV Families with Hospitalized Kids: South Texas Health System Children’s would like to express its gratitude to Ruy Mireles Law Firm PLLC for serving as the official pantry partner at its Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas Ronald McDonald Family Room in July.

As a pantry partner, Ruy Mireles - Abogado Machín. helped maintain a fully stocked kitchen in the Family Room for the entire month, providing parents and family members of hospitalized kids with the opportunity to stay nourished without having to leave the facility.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room at STHS Children's offers parents a quiet place where they can rest and recharge, take a break, grab a bite to eat, shower or even do laundry only a few steps away from their child’s bedside.

To become a pantry partner, contact Miriam Gelman at (956) 476-6489 or visit http://spklr.io/6182fi5r.

Leading with Insight, Protecting with Heart: In a pediatric hospital like South Texas Health System Children's, patient ...
07/30/2025

Leading with Insight, Protecting with Heart: In a pediatric hospital like South Texas Health System Children's, patient safety isn’t just a standard, it’s a sacred responsibility. After all, children are among the most vulnerable patients served in a hospital setting. From careful protocols to constant staff training, every measure we take is about protecting their health, dignity and future. Ensuring their safety means earning the trust of families and delivering care that's as safe as it is compassionate.

For nearly 27 years, licensed vocational nurse, Linda Moreno, has worked behind the scenes as a Risk Manager to ensure our patients at STHS, especially our pediatric patients at STHS Children’s, receive the safest care possible. From analyzing potential risks to training staff on safety protocols, she’s a key guardian of our hospital’s high standards.

“Every child who walks through our doors deserves the safest care possible. My passion lies in making sure no harm ever reaches them,” says Linda. “Safety isn't just a policy, it's a promise."

Whether it’s preventing medical errors, leading safety audits or guiding teams through emergency scenarios, Linda is always thinking ten steps ahead to protect the well-being of every child who walks through our doors.

“Empowering our staff through training isn’t just about checking a box, it’s about creating a culture where every team member feels confident, prepared and accountable for keeping our patients safe,” Linda adds.

Her passion, expertise and commitment are just a few of the reasons why our hospital is a safer place for our young patients and their families.

Thank you, Linda, for being a true safety champion!

Every Second Counts; Every Child Matters: Being properly trained and prepared for pediatric trauma ensures that first re...
07/30/2025

Every Second Counts; Every Child Matters: Being properly trained and prepared for pediatric trauma ensures that first responders can deliver life-saving care with confidence, compassion and precision – protecting not just a life, but a child’s future.

Since children have unique physiological and anatomical differences compared to adults, specialized knowledge and skills for effective treatment are required to address the best course of action during an emergency.

To offer a better understanding on pediatric trauma care to paramedics at Med-Care EMS, members of the South Texas Health System GME Consortium’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program, in partnership with the STHS Trauma & Critical Care Institute, recently held a special training on how to provide optimal care, minimize the long-term effects of trauma and improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Mike Menowsky, MD, FACEP, led the important training in various communities for EMS providers as part of the STHS EMS Community Outreach Program, which provides continuing education for first responders to help them improve patient care, stay safe, develop more efficient teams and grow their careers.

Thank you, Med-Care EMS, for the opportunity to provide essential education to be pediatric heroes in action!

Paw-sitive Vibes!: Being admitted to the hospital can be nerve-wracking for kids. So, to help ease their fear and stress...
07/28/2025

Paw-sitive Vibes!: Being admitted to the hospital can be nerve-wracking for kids. So, to help ease their fear and stress at South Texas Health System Children’s, the facility offers various forms of therapeutic activities, including pet therapy.

The many benefits of pet therapy include reduced anxiety, improved mood, reduced fear and improved mental stimulation.

Through The Auxiliary to South Texas Health System, patients enjoy visits from Naia throughout the week. She's an emotional support golden retriever that offers cuddles and conjures up smiles in patients, their parents and our staff.

A round-of-a-paws for Naia’s ability to lift spirits one wag of her tail at a time and the difference she's making in our patients’ healing journeys.

Helping Prepare Students for Another Year of Learning! With the first day of school right around the corner, don't miss ...
07/26/2025

Helping Prepare Students for Another Year of Learning! With the first day of school right around the corner, don't miss your chance to cross off everything on your children's school supply list, courtesy of South Texas Health System Children's and our community partners in just one week.

Next Saturday, August 2, STHS Children's will host its Back-to-School Block Party from 9:00 - 11:00 am, in the hospital's main parking lot.

Together with more than 20 vendors, we'll be distributing school supplies to kids in the community to help prepare them for classroom success.

Along with the free school supply giveaway*, we'll also be offering no-cost health screenings for the whole family and a community resources expo with safety checks and fun games.

For more information, visit the STHS Children's Facebook Events page. http://spklr.io/6187BExDf

*while supplies last

A Little Joy, a Little Snack... Grimace Gives Both Back! To help ease the stress and anxiety associated with a hospital ...
07/25/2025

A Little Joy, a Little Snack... Grimace Gives Both Back! To help ease the stress and anxiety associated with a hospital stay, Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas hosted a special celebration for the families of pediatric patients visiting the Ronald McDonald Family Room inside South Texas Health System Children’s earlier this month.

The event included a special appearance by Grimace, who brought cheer, hugs and yummy snack wraps with a side of French fries to those in attendance before visiting with patients in the hospital's care.

Because of the generous donations from this month’s Pantry Partner, Ruy Mireles Law Firm (Ruy Mireles - Abogado Machín.), and McDonalds partner Ellis McD, they were able to Share-a-Meal with families going through a stressful time while allowing them to focus on what matters most, their child’s recovery.

To Share-a-Meal with Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas at , contact Miriam Gelman at (956) 476-6489 or visit https://rmhcofcc.org/.

Thank you to RMHCSTX for your continued partnership and for helping improve the stay for the families of our littlest patients!

No Breath Too Small, No Challenge Too Big: For nearly two years, respiratory therapist Esmeralda Nava has helped ensure ...
07/23/2025

No Breath Too Small, No Challenge Too Big: For nearly two years, respiratory therapist Esmeralda Nava has helped ensure the littlest of patients at South Texas Health System Children's breathe easier.

For Esmeralda, satisfaction comes from assessing and treating patients of all ages who are dealing with a variety of conditions that make it difficult for them to breathe.

“I enjoy my colleagues and the teamwork that it takes to make sure the patients are receiving the best patient care,” says Esmeralda.

From assisting with chronic respiratory illnesses affecting patients in the pediatric intensive care unit and on patient floors to those acute conditions in the pediatric emergency department, Esmeralda plays a key role in helping manage respiratory issues and provide ongoing care, as well as offer education and support to patients and their families.

Thank you, Esmeralda, for delivering air and quality, compassionate care to our pediatric patients!

A Beary Special Surprise! Teddy bears are frequently used in pediatric care as a tool to help reduce anxiety and fear as...
07/21/2025

A Beary Special Surprise! Teddy bears are frequently used in pediatric care as a tool to help reduce anxiety and fear associated with medical procedures and hospital visits. Studies indicate that interacting with teddy bears can significantly improve children's emotional state and understanding of medical procedures.

During a visit to South Texas Health System Children's last week, seven youth committee members of the Gujarati Samaj of RGV (GSRGV) joined forces with The Auxiliary to South Texas Health System and the facility's Children’s Child Life Department to distribute teddy bears to pediatric patients.

Additionally, patients received special coloring sheets and crayons as part of Teddy Bear Picnic Day, which is celebrated annually on July 10th to embrace the spirit of childhood and enjoy a picnic with your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal.

Thank you to the Auxiliary, Child Life Department and GSRGV for taking the time to provide comfort to our littlest of patients!

Gear Up for the New School Year! As summer comes to an end and a new school year approaches, parents can expect to spend...
07/19/2025

Gear Up for the New School Year! As summer comes to an end and a new school year approaches, parents can expect to spend on average $875 on back-to-school supplies per child in grades K-12, per the National Retail Federation.

To help support parents and give their wallets a break, South Texas Health System Children’s will be distributing free school supplies* to local children in exactly two weeks during its fourth annual Back-to-School Block Party.

Taking place on Saturday, August 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the hospital's main parking lot, the event will feature free school supply giveaways, fun games, no-cost health checks and screenings for the entire family, a community resources expo and much more!

For more information on the Back-to-School Block Party, visit the STHS Children's Facebook Events page. http://spklr.io/6187BErsd

*While supplies last.

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