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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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South Texas Health System Heart Named Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery By Optum
In the Rio Grande Valley, individuals struggling with obesity can continue to depend on the South Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center to achieve the long-term weight loss they need to lead a longer and healthier life.
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South Texas Health System Heart Receives Prestigious Chest Pain Performance Award for Its Treatment of Patients Experiencing a Heart Attack
Awarded by the American College of Cardiology, the 2025 Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award recognizes STHS Heart’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients.

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