Recognition for South Texas Health System Edinburg

Hospital Achievements

Best Regional Hospital McAllen Metro by U.S. News US News Best Regional Hospitals 2023-24& World Report (2023-2024)

This award recognizes a high level of excellence and care provided by South Texas Health System Edinburg.

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

South Texas Health System Edinburg 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

U.S. News & World US News High Performing Hospitals Heart FailureReport High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure (2023-24)

This award recognizes South Texas Health System Edinburg's commitment to a higher standard of care for heart failure. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News were significantly better than the national average.

U.S. News & World US News High Performing Hospitals Heart AttackReport High Performing Hospital for Heart Attack (2023-24)

This award recognizes South Texas Health System Edinburg's commitment to a higher standard of care for heart attack. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News were significantly better than the national average.

The Joint Commission Chest Pain ManagementThe Joint Commission Logo Certification

South Texas Health System Edinburg earned this certification for excellence in cardiac care.

Learn more about The Joint Commission →

Emergency and Trauma Care Services Awards

Level IV Trauma Center DesignationTexas Department of State Health Services Logo

This designation was issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Kidney Health Awards

U.S. News & World US News High Performing Hospitals Kidney FailureReport High Performing Hospital for Kidney Failure (2023-24)

This award recognizes South Texas Health System Edinburg's commitment to a higher standard of care for kidney failure. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News were significantly better than the national average.

Laboratory Services AwardsCollege of American Pathologists Accredited

College of American Pathologists Accreditation

This accreditation signifies South Texas Health System Edinburg meets or exceeds the most scientifically rigorous customized checklist requirements developed by the College of American Pathologists.

Maternity Services Awards

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

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

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

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

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

This award recognizes the superior gynecologic procedure services provided by South Texas Health System Edinburg.

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Orthopedic Services Awards

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

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

Pulmonary Care Awards

U.S. News & World US News High Performing Hospitals PneumoniaReport High Performing Hospital for Pneumonia (2023-24)

This award recognizes South Texas Health System Edinburg's commitment to a higher standard of care for pneumonia. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News were significantly better than the national average.

U.S. News & World US News High Performing Hospitals COPDReport High Performing Hospital for COPD (2023-24)

This award recognizes South Texas Health System Edinburg's commitment to a higher standard of care for COPD. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News were significantly better than the national average.

Radiology Services Awards

American College of Radiology CertifiedAmerican College of Radiology Logo

South Texas Health System Edinburg meets strict certification standards set by the American College of Radiology.

Rehabilitation Services Awards

The Joint Commission CertificationThe Joint Commission Logo

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

Learn more about our rehabilitation programs →

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

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

Learn more about this award →

Robotic-Assisted Surgery Awards

Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, SRC Center of Excellence Robotic SurgeryMinimally Invasive Surgery and Hernia Surgery

South Texas Health System Edinburg was named a Center of Excellence by Surgical Review Corp.

Stroke Services Awards

U.S. News & World US News High Performing Hospitals StrokeReport High Performing Hospital for Stroke (2023-24)

This award recognizes South Texas Health System Edinburg's commitment to a higher standard of care for stroke. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News were significantly better than the national average.

U.S. News & World US News High Performing Hospitals Heart FailureReport High Performing Hospital for Diabetes (2023-24)

This award recognizes South Texas Health System Edinburg's commitment to a higher standard of care for diabetes. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News were significantly better than the national average.

American Heart Association®/American StrokeAmerican Heart Association 2022 Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus 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 Edinburg 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.

Primary (Level II) Stroke FacilityThe State of Texas Logo

The State of Texas designated South Texas Health System Edinburg as a Primary Level II Stroke Facility.

The Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke CenterThe Joint Commission Logo and Certified Acute Stroke Ready Hospital

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

Learn more about The Joint Commission →

Women's Services Awards

Women's Choice Award for Best Hospitals forWomen's Choice Award Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery 2021 Minimally Invasive Surgery (2021)

South Texas Health System Edinburg was named the Best Hospital for Minimally Invasive Surgery based on strict objective criteria developed by the Women's Choice Award.

Learn more about the Women's Choice Award →

Women's Choice Award for Best Hospitals forWomen's Choice Award Best Hospitals for Heart Care 2021 Heart Care (2021)

South Texas Health System Edinburg was named the Best Hospital for Heart Care based on strict objective criteria developed by the Women's Choice Award

Wound Care Awards

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

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