Awards and Accreditations

Hospital Achievements

Best Regional Hospital McAllen Metro and Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access by U.S. News & World Report (2023-2025)

These awards recognize a high level of excellence and care provided by South Texas Health System Edinburg. South Texas Health System Edinburg is part of the network recognized as Best Regional Hospitals in the McAllen metro area.

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.

Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Safe Spot by Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)

STHS Edinburg is one of only 13 hospitals in the nation, including two in Texas, and the only hospital in the Rio Grande Valley with the GFFS Safe Spot status.

Learn more about this certification →

Cardiovascular Services Awards

U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure (2023-2025)

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 (2023-2025)

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.

Learn more about The Joint Commission →

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 (2023-2025)

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.

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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 (2023-2025)

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 (2023-2025)

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.

Learn more about our rehabilitation programs →

Top 10% Ranking for Inpatient Rehabilitation 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, 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 (2023-2025)

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 (2023-2025)

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.

Learn more about The Joint Commission →

Women's Services Awards

Women’s Choice Awards for Best Hospitals for Mammogram Imaging Center (2025)

South Texas Health System McAllen has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Mammogram Imaging Center by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.

Learn more about this Women's Choice Award →

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.

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.

*The evaluation of South Texas Health System Edinburg includes data from South Texas Health System Edinburg, South Texas Health System Children's, South Texas Health System Heart, South Texas Health System McAllen and South Texas Health System Behavioral.