STHS employees celebrating 30th anniversary in front of the hospital
South Texas Health System Heart Marks 30th Anniversary with Spirited Community Celebration
Held on the hospital grounds, the event highlighted STHS Heart’s rich history and evolution as one of the nation’s first cardiology and cardiovascular hospitals in the nation, as well as the resolute staff and physicians who have helped it earn recurring national recognition for its patient outcomes.
The robotic surgery team celebrating its 650th surgery
South Texas Health System Heart Celebrates 650th Robotic Surgery Milestone
Since launching its robotic program in June 2023 to provide patients with minimally invasive surgical solutions, STHS Heart has performed 650 robotic surgeries with its da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
Man and woman smiling
South Texas Health System Heart Receives Five-Star Rating for Pacemaker Procedures
The recognition from Healthgrades reflects STHS Heart’s commitment to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care for Rio Grande Valley residents.
Cardiac CT screening
South Texas Health System Heart Launching Special Screening Initiative To Help Rio Grande Valley Residents Prioritize Their Heart Health
Throughout the month of February, STHS is offering cardiac CT screenings at a reduced cash price while promoting the importance of early detection of cardiovascular disease.
South Texas Health System Heart Hosting Its Annual Heroes With Heart 5K To Promote Heart-Healthy Behaviors
To commemorate American Heart Month, this year’s run/walk is dedicated to Rio Grande Valley service industry professionals who have survived and thrived in their battle with heart disease.
An operating room
South Texas Health System Heart Recognized Among America’s Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery
STHS Heart, STHS Edinburg and STHS McAllen earned the designation for meeting exacting standards in robotic and laparoscopic procedures with a focus on excellent outcomes and high patient satisfaction.
A woman smiling after exercising
South Texas Health System Heart Named One of the Top Three Hospitals in Texas for Coronary Intervention by Healthgrades
The recognition places STHS Heart in the upper echelon of hospitals for cardiovascular care nationwide and reflects STHS’ commitment to delivering exceptional care in the Rio Grande Valley.
STHS Cardiac team holding Barostim flyer
South Texas Health System Heart Becomes First Rio Grande Valley Facility to Successfully Implant Innovative, Heart Failure Treatment Device
Earlier this month, Dr. Luis Reyes became the first surgeon in the Rio Grande Valley to implant the Barostim NEO device, providing advanced heart failure care to a 57-year-old male patient.
South Texas Health System Heart Provides Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation to 1,000th Cardiovascular Patient
Five years after launching the STHS Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program to help patients who’ve experienced cardiac events, STHS Heart staff members recently celebrated reaching a milestone of 1,000 patients served.
500 celebration with STHS Heart surgical staff
South Texas Health System Heart Celebrates 500th Robotic Surgery Milestone
Two years after launching its robotic surgery program to offer patients minimally invasive surgical options, STHS Heart has officially logged 500 robot-assisted surgeries at the facility.

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