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SAFE. TRUSTED. READY. At South Texas Health System, patient safety is always our top priority.
This commitment, which is embodied by our CEOs and everyone throughout our System, is reflected in South Texas Health System Edinburg, Heart and McAllen Hospitals earning Hospital Safety Grade “A” from The Leapfrog Group, a national, independent watchdog setting the nation’s highest standards for patient safety. In fact, during these unprecedented times, our commitment has never been more evident. Whether providing advanced, life-saving treatment to an individual suffering from a
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heart attack or stroke, bringing a beautiful baby into the world, or treating a patient recovering from COVID-19, our administrators and healthcare heroes -- our physicians, nurses and staff at each of our facilities -- are dedicated to delivering trusted, quality patient care every hour, every day. Having moved forward and resumed surgical and other elective procedures, we recognize that some people may be concerned about going to the hospital or a doctor’s clinic even as they seek to
address pressing health issues.* Please know that we have taken extraordinary measures to help ensure the health and safety of patients, physicians, staff and our community. In addition to following the guidelines of the State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and our local Infection Control and Prevention Team, we have implemented extra precautionary measures and additional safety protocols for our staff, physicians and patients to help ensure a safe and clean environment.
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