STHS Heart Celebrates 30 Years of Lifesaving Cardiac Care

South Texas Health System Heart marked its 30th anniversary with a community celebration honoring its legacy as the first dedicated heart hospital in Texas and one of the nation’s earliest freestanding cardiovascular facilities. Held on the hospital grounds on February 12, the event featured performances by local student groups. It recognized the nearly 340 employees and physicians whose dedication has helped the hospital earn state and national acclaim.

Since opening in 1996, STHS Heart has served more than 200,000 patients across the Rio Grande Valley, delivering advanced cardiovascular care while continuing to expand services, technology, and lifesaving treatment options.