Recognition for South Texas Health System Edinburg
Hospital Achievements
Best Regional Hospital McAllen Metro by U.S. News 
& 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 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 
Report 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 
Report 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 Management
Certification
South Texas Health System Edinburg earned this certification for excellence in cardiac care.
Emergency and Trauma Care Services Awards
Level IV Trauma Center Designation
This designation was issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Kidney Health Awards
U.S. News & World 
Report 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 Awards
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 
Award (2019-2022)
This award recognizes the superior gynecologic surgery services provided by South Texas Health System Edinburg.
Healthgrades Hysterectomy Five-Star Recipient (2019-2022)
This award recognizes the superior hysterectomy services provided by South Texas Health System Edinburg.
Healthgrades Gynecologic Procedures 
Five-Star Recipient (2017-2022)
This award recognizes the superior gynecologic procedure services provided by South Texas Health System Edinburg.
Orthopedic Services Awards
Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Hip 
Fracture 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 
Report 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 
Report 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 Certified
South Texas Health System Edinburg meets strict certification standards set by the American College of Radiology.
Rehabilitation Services Awards
The Joint Commission Certification
This certification is awarded for stroke and cardiac rehabilitation programs which meet the Joint Commission's high standards.
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Top 10% Ranking for Inpatient Rehabilitation
Facilities in the United States (2021-2022)
South Texas Health System Edinburg earned this ranking from the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery Awards
Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, 
Minimally 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 
Report 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 
Report 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 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 Facility
The State of Texas designated South Texas Health System Edinburg as a Primary Level II Stroke Facility.
The Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center and Certified Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
This award indicates a high level of excellence in care for stroke patients.
Women's Services Awards
Women's Choice Award for Best Hospitals for
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 for
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)
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.