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South Texas Health System Largest Provider of Healthcare in the Valley! South Texas Health System is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.

With six hospitals located throughout Southern Texas, South Texas Health System offers a comprehensive array of medical services, including cardiovascular, maternity and women's health, emergency and surgical care, along with specialty programs in transplant, chest pain, pediatrics, diabetes, wound care, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and behavioral health services.

The hospitals of South Texas Health System include South Texas Health System McAllen, South Texas Health System Heart, South Texas Health System Edinburg / Edinburg Regional Rehab Center, South Texas Health System Children's, Cornerstone Regional Hospital and South Texas Behavioral Health Center. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation. Cornerstone Regional Hospital is directly or indirectly owned and operated by a partnership that includes a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation, and physician owners, including certain members of the hospital medical staff. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.

Investing in the Health of Those Educating The Next Generation: South Texas Health System recently participated in the R...
28/07/2025

Investing in the Health of Those Educating The Next Generation: South Texas Health System recently participated in the Region One Education Service Center's 2025 Employee Wellness/Benefits Fair for its full-time employees who help school districts improve student performance, operate more efficiently and economically and implement educational initiatives.

During the event, representatives from South Texas Health System Sleep Center, the STHS Chest Pain Program and the STHS Edinburg Laboratory Department had the opportunity to interact with participants while highlighting the healthcare services available across STHS' 12 facilities, offering no cost blood glucose screenings and answering health-related questions.

Bringing together full-time employees from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties, the event served as a one-stop shop for important health and wellness education and information to help our region’s workforce of educators prioritize their health and well-being, so that they can take on the important work on ensuring our Valley kids get an excellent education.

Thank You, Region One ESC, for the opportunity to highlight our services and programs.

Know Your Hepatitis Status: Viral hepatitis affects more than 300 million people globally, per the World Health Organiza...
28/07/2025

Know Your Hepatitis Status: Viral hepatitis affects more than 300 million people globally, per the World Health Organization (WHO). Unfortunately, most people are undiagnosed or receiving the treatment they need.

Each day, 3,500 people die from liver disease caused by viral hepatitis worldwide, per the WHO. Safe and effective vaccines, prevention and treatments can avert liver disease and cancer caused by viral hepatitis. Increasing intervention and prevention methods can save lives.

This World Hepatitis Day, South Texas Health System encourages you to take a moment to care for your liver and protect those around you. After all, early detection can save lives.

✅ Get tested
✅ Know your status
✅ Seek treatment

Together, we can work to protect our health, uphold dignity and end the stigma surrounding hepatitis.

Advanced Healing, Compassionate Care: Chronic wounds impact the quality of life of nearly 2.5% of the total U.S. populat...
27/07/2025

Advanced Healing, Compassionate Care: Chronic wounds impact the quality of life of nearly 2.5% of the total U.S. population, per the CDC. Given the aging population, the continued threat of diabetes and obesity and the persistent problem of infection, it's expected that chronic wounds will continue to be a substantial health challenge for years to come.

Treating chronic wounds in a timely manner is an essential part of healthcare that significantly impacts a patient's recovery and overall quality of life. Proper wound care involves practices aimed at promoting healing and preventing infection.

The South Texas Health System Wound Healing Center offers a variety of treatment options, including advanced wound care technologies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Located next door to STHS Edinburg, the clinic offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to wound care, with each patient receiving an individualized treatment plan and follow-up care to help avoid recurrences.

To learn more about the services provided at the STHS Wound Healing Center, visit http://spklr.io/6189BEx6c or call (956) 388-2700.

Level Up Your Nursing Career in STHS' ICUs! South Texas Health System is now hiring exceptional critical care nurses at ...
27/07/2025

Level Up Your Nursing Career in STHS' ICUs! South Texas Health System is now hiring exceptional critical care nurses at STHS McAllen and STHS Edinburg.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, don’t miss our upcoming ICU Nurses Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 30, from 3:00 - 5:30 pm, at University Drafthouse Townlake McAllen.

Come by to learn more about our competitive rates, great benefits package, critical care and night shift differentials and sign-on bonuses for qualified applicants. Onsite interviews with our hiring managers will be available.

For complete details, visit the STHS Facebook Events page. http://spklr.io/6188BEahY

For a complete list of employment opportunities, visit http://spklr.io/6182BEaho.

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

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/6183BExEz

*while supplies last

Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize: The number of Americans reporting vision difficulty has increased by 28% since 2010, per...
26/07/2025

Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize: The number of Americans reporting vision difficulty has increased by 28% since 2010, per the CDC, with 4 in 10 U.S. adults at elevated risk for vision loss.

While people are living longer, the increasing prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. has led to a growing incidence of vision problems like diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma, conditions that can lead to blurred vision, vision loss and even blindness if not properly managed.

So, to maintain healthy vision, it’s important to focus on a combination of preventative measures and healthy habits. They include:

👁️ Get regular eye exams
🕶️ Wear protective eyewear
👀 Manage screen time
🥕 Eat a healthy diet
🧘 Maintain a healthy lifestyle
🩺 Manage chronic conditions

If you notice changes in your vision, have an eye injury or think you have an eye infection, see your doctor right away. If you don’t have a primary care provider, visit doctors.southtexashealthsystem.com to find one near you.

For more on maintaining healthy vision, check out our latest South Texas Health Minute on ValleyCentral.com. https://bit.ly/41f7B35

You Deserve a Good Night's Rest! Getting enough sleep isn't a luxury; it's necessary for good health. A lack of quality ...
25/07/2025

You Deserve a Good Night's Rest! Getting enough sleep isn't a luxury; it's necessary for good health. A lack of quality sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity and depression.

Unfortunately, about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults don't regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need to protect their health, per the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute.

But there's good news! Sleep disorders can be diagnosed and treated.

The South Texas Health System Sleep Center provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of sleep disorders, including insomnia, narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) and restless leg syndrome. STHS Sleep Center's comfortably furnished bedrooms provide a relaxing environment where adults and children can take the first step toward a good night's rest with a sleep study to help doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues that may be disrupting it.

If you're having difficulty falling or staying asleep, experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness or feel tired even after a full night's rest, call 956-213-0403 to schedule a sleep study consultation or visit http://spklr.io/6189BEx6N.

Celebrating a Special Milestone in Helping Heart Patients Improve Their Long-Term Health: For patients with severe heart...
25/07/2025

Celebrating a Special Milestone in Helping Heart Patients Improve Their Long-Term Health: For patients with severe heart disease or those recovering from heart events, intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR) plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of future heart problems, improving physical and emotional well-being and enhancing overall quality of life.

The South Texas Health System Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program helps improve the lives of heart patients through a combination of exercise, diet and education through more frequent and rigorous cardiac rehabilitation services than those offered by standard programs.

Recently, the STHS Heart-based program welcomed its 1,000th patient since its founding five years ago.

“It's an honor to celebrate this major milestone; the achievement is a reflection of the strength and determination of our patients and the exceptional dedication of our team to help empower them on their healing journey,” says Anna Liza Esguerra, Clinical Program Director, STHS Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. “Most importantly, we recognize the guidance and leadership of our medical director, Dr. Federico Azpurua, whose vision and commitment have been instrumental in the program’s growth and success. Here’s to continued progress, stronger hearts and many more lives transformed.”

The STHS Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, launched in collaboration with Pritikin, is the only one of its kind south of San Antonio. Taking a holistic approach to recovery for heart patients, it includes exercise under medical supervision, nutrition counseling, stress management education and emotional support sessions.

Congratulations to the STHS Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation team on this momentous achievement!

To learn more about the STHS Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at STHS Heart, visit https://bit.ly/46wXp9I.

Providing Nationally Recognized Stroke Care: South Texas Health System Edinburg – a Primary (Level III) Stroke Center, a...
24/07/2025

Providing Nationally Recognized Stroke Care: South Texas Health System Edinburg – a Primary (Level III) Stroke Center, as designated by Texas Department of State Health Services – has earned national recognition for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care.

A member of the STHS Neurosciences & Stroke Institute, the largest network of stroke care in the four-county region, STHS Edinburg has been awarded the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA).

The honor is bestowed by the non-profit organizations to facilities that demonstrate a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

“STHS Edinburg is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines for stroke,” said Lance Ames, Chief Executive Officer, STHS Edinburg & STHS Children’s. “Get With The Guidelines allows our emergency room personnel to put expert-proven knowledge into practice every day, which studies find helps patients recover better. Our goal is to ensure more people in the Rio Grande Valley experience longer, healthier lives.”

STHS Edinburg also received the AHA’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for ensuring that patients with type 2 diabetes, who may be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.

Thank you to the staff at STHS Edinburg who have helped the facility become a nationally recognized leader in stroke care in the Rio Grande Valley.

Understanding Your Stroke Risk: Each year, nearly 800,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke, per the CDC, maki...
24/07/2025

Understanding Your Stroke Risk: Each year, nearly 800,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke, per the CDC, making stroke a leading cause of mortality and disability.

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die. Considered a medical emergency, it requires immediate medical attention to prevent complications and death.

Stroke can happen to anyone, but certain factors may increase your risk, including high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and certain genetic conditions.

To better understand your risk of stroke, take South Texas Health System's fast, free and easy health risk assessment today by visiting http://spklr.io/6181BESsX.

Your path to a better quality of life starts now!

The Thyroid: The Key to Energy & Health: It may be relatively small, but the thyroid produces a hormone that influences ...
23/07/2025

The Thyroid: The Key to Energy & Health: It may be relatively small, but the thyroid produces a hormone that influences every cell, tissue and organ in the body.

Unfortunately, more than 12% of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition, per the American Thyroid Association, with women five to eight times more likely than men to experience thyroid problems like overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Left untreated, thyroid issues can lead to a wide range of serious health complications, including heart problems, reproductive issues, nerve damage and even life-threatening ailments.

So, to educate Rio Grande Valley residents on the causes and risk factors of thyroid issues and their impact on a person’s quality of life, South Texas Health System will devote the latest episode of its monthly “South Texas Healthy Living” TV program to thyroid health.

The program will feature a sit-down interview with Dr. Luis M. Reyes, a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon who serves as the medical director of the South Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center, on the early warning signs and symptoms of thyroid issues, the complications associated with them and the treatment options available for those living with poor thyroid health. Additionally, the episode will feature an interview with a local Air Force veteran who struggled with fatigue and weight gain before finally being diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease and getting proper treatment, as well as cooking and exercise segments to support your thyroid health.

Don't miss our latest episode of South Texas Healthy Living this Sunday, July 27, on KVEO NBC 23 at 9:00 am.

Turning Ability into Possibility: For nearly six years, occupational therapist Melissa G. Rodriguez has helped acute pat...
23/07/2025

Turning Ability into Possibility: For nearly six years, occupational therapist Melissa G. Rodriguez has helped acute patients within South Texas Health System’s facilities, primarily at STHS Heart, regain their independence in all areas of their lives, including barriers affecting their emotional, social and physical needs.

“I enjoy helping patients regain their strength and work toward the goals that are important to them, so that they can go home safely, return to engaging in their roles and improve their quality of life,” Melissa says. “I also enjoy collaborating with the different disciplines within the hospital to ensure that we develop individualized plans for each patient to be on the best road to recovery.”

Whether she's evaluating patients, customizing a treatment plan or re-evaluating patients to ensure goals are being met, Melissa is dedicated to re-teaching her patients the skills they'll need to live out their roles at home, work and in leisure activities as independently as possible.

Thank you, Melissa, for ensuring that every patient you treat achieves a level of independence that transforms their life well beyond their hospital stay at STHS Heart!

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With six hospitals located throughout Southern Texas, South Texas Health System offers a comprehensive array of medical services, including cardiovascular, maternity and women's health, emergency and surgical care, along with specialty programs in transplant, chest pain, pediatrics, diabetes, wound care, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and behavioral health services. The hospitals of South Texas Health System include South Texas Health System McAllen, South Texas Health System Heart, South Texas Health System Edinburg / Edinburg Regional Rehab Center, South Texas Health System Children’s, Cornerstone Regional Hospital and South Texas Behavioral Health Center. South Texas Health System is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation. Cornerstone Regional Hospital is directly or indirectly owned and operated by a partnership that includes a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation, and physician owners, including certain members of the hospital medical staff. Hospital social media accounts are managed by the hospital marketing team. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Thank you.

Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of this hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website.