Doctor performing robotic surgery
South Texas Health System Heart Celebrates 100th Robotic Surgery Milestone
Less than six months after launching its robotic program to provide patients with minimally invasive surgical solutions, STHS Heart has performed 100 robotic surgeries with its da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
A rehab therapist helping a patient on a treadmill
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program Certified by American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Established in 2020 in partnership with Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab, it remains the only intensive cardiac rehabilitation program south of San Antonio.
doctor stands in front of da Vinci Xi Surgical Ststem
South Texas Health System Heart Launches Robotic Surgery Program Aimed at Improving Patient Outcomes and the Overall Patient Experience
With its newly acquired da Vinci Xi Surgical System, surgeons have already performed three minimally invasive procedures at STHS Heart.
EMS professional in front of ambulance
South Texas Health System Heart Doubles the Capacity of Its Emergency Department to Expand Its Treatment Capabilities
In addition to doubling in size, STHS Heart’s ER, a Level IV Trauma Center, has added additional staff to assist with increased patient volumes.
South Texas Health System Recognizes Two City of Pharr EMS First Responders With its Hometown Heroes Award
South Texas Health System Recognizes Two City of Pharr EMS First Responders With its Hometown Heroes Award
The two advanced emergency medical technicians are recognized for the swift and careful medical attention they provided to revive a cardiac arrest patient.
South Texas Health System Heart Offering Free Education Classes for People Living With Heart Disease
South Texas Health System Heart Offering Free Education Classes for People Living With Heart Disease
Led by a registered nurse, the seminars are designed to help patients learn to live successfully with congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease.
South Texas Health System Heart to Host Annual Heroes With Heart 5K Walk/Run
South Texas Health System Heart to Host Annual Heroes With Heart 5K Walk/Run
Held in commemoration of Heart Month, this year’s run/walk is dedicated to local veterans who have survived and thrived in their battle with heart disease.
South Texas Health System Heart to Launch the Rio Grande Valley's First Lifesaving ECMO Program
South Texas Health System Heart to Launch the Rio Grande Valley's First Lifesaving ECMO Program
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support system that is an invaluable tool used to treat patients with severe, life-threatening heart and lung failure.
South Texas Health System Named a Best Regional Hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
South Texas Health System Named a Best Regional Hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
Ranked No. 25 in the state, STHS is the only healthcare system in the Rio Grande Valley named to the magazine’s annual list.
South Texas Health System Heart Donates Proceeds From Heroes With Heart 5K to the Stars Scholarship Fund
South Texas Health System Heart Donates Proceeds From Heroes With Heart 5K to the Stars Scholarship Fund
The more than $6,000 donation will be matched by South Texas College to offer scholarships for Valley students interested in careers in healthcare.

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