2019 Community Profile Welcome to South Texas Health System South Texas Health System is an integrated care system that comprises six unique hospitals, six freestanding emergency departments, multiple physician practices and a broad variety of outpatient services. We are on a journey to become nationally recognized for our clinical care and world-famous services. We are most proud to serve our friends and neighbors in the South Texas region. Whether it’s helping deliver a new addition to your family, performing a life-saving cardiovascular or neurosurgery procedure, restoring limb circulation, healing a difficult wound or performing robotic or pediatric spine surgery, we strive to achieve excellence. The 630+ physicians who choose to practice medicine at South Texas Health System truly make us special. They bring forth the talent and dedication that bring to life our two surgical robots, our level two trauma program, our 3T MRI, our pediatric program, and our surgical services. Through our many educational affiliations, we are training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health science programs. Our 3000+ employees are dedicated to providing a positive experience within the hospitals. They also volunteer their time and expertise to support many nonprofit agencies, and generously donate money to support causes such as the United Way of South Texas and other social service entities. Our 495+ volunteers donated thousands of hours last year to making sure your fellow community residents and visiting tourists had the best experience possible. Additionally, our volunteers also funded thousands of dollars in scholarships so local students can attend programs in higher education in healthcare fields. 2019 Community Profile | 1 South Texas Health System Boosts South Texas Local Economy Health System DEFINING Healthcare In addition to a significant impact on the delivery of healthcare services to the community, South Texas Health System provides a boost to the local economy through a wide range of job opportunities. In 2018, the system continued to meet the needs of the community: South Texas Health System is a regional multi-facility system that has earned a reputation for excellence in providing quality healthcare to residents of the Rio Grande Valley. South Texas Health System offers a comprehensive Patient Medical Care array of medical services, including pediatrics, behavioral health, cardiovascular, maternity and women’s health, Admissions: ............................................... 27,623 Bariatric Surgery: ............................................186 emergency, trauma and surgical care, along with specialty services in chest pain, diabetes, wound care, orthopedics, Births: ............................................................. 1,620 neurosurgery and neuroendovascular care, and physical rehabilitation. Hip Replacement: ............................................... 96 Emergency Visits: ................................ 152,340 Knee Replacement: ........................................412 Total Surgeries: ........................................ South Texas Health System has compiled a distinguished list of firsts: 16,443 Robotic-Assisted Surgery: ...........................522 • First to offer private behavioral health inpatient treatment in the Special Procedures: ................................... 1,421 Rio Grande Valley • First neonatal surgery center in the Valley • First designated Level II Trauma Center in Hidalgo County • First hospital in Texas to do robotic total knee replacement at Cornerstone Regional Hospital • First freestanding hospital building for children in the Rio Grande Valley • First freestanding emergency departments (FEDs) in Texas to be certified in emergency cardiac care • First FEDs in Texas to be certified by The Joint Commission as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Financial Impact • First and only 3T MRI in the county for advanced imaging The System Family Total Employees: .......................................... 3,133 Salaries and Benefits: ............ $154.4 million South Texas Health System also provides community outreach programs. Call our South Texas Health System Reserve Total Physicians on Staff: ...............................633 Uncompensated Care: ........... $662.7 million and Learn Center at 800-879-1033 for information on our health and wellness programs for individuals of all ages. Total Volunteers: ................................................495 Capital Investment: .................... $29.4 million South Texas Health System is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Total Military Veterans on Staff: .................... 69 Local/State Taxes Paid: ............... $6.8 million Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, UHS is one of the nation’s largest and most impactful hospital management companies. 2 | South Texas Health System 2019 Community Profile | 3 South Texas Health System At A Glance South Texas Health System Behavioral South Texas Health System Heart South Texas Health System Behavioral serves the community South Texas Health System Heart added three new cardiac with compassionate care and services tailored to children, teens, catheterization labs in 2018 and continually invests in new technology adults and seniors. Programs are designed to treat a wide range of to better serve patients with advanced cardiac needs. Physicians use behavioral health conditions and addictive behaviors. Staff members three-dimensional videoscopes to obtain a 360-degree view of the develop individualized treatment plans to lead patients on the path heart and vascular system during surgery. In addition, a new hybrid to recovery. Outpatient programs such as the partial hospitalization operating room can quickly convert from a catheterization lab to program and the intensive outpatient program can assist with an an operating room suite to meet patients’ needs. The South Texas ongoing improvement of health (or help an individual through a Advanced Cardiac Care Clinic is helping reduce readmissions by specific crisis). supporting patients to care for themselves better at home. southtexasbehavioralhealthcenter.com mcallenhearthospital.com South Texas Health System Children’s South Texas Health System McAllen South Texas Health System Children’s is the Rio Grande Valley’s As the Upper Valley’s only verified Level II Trauma Center, South Texas first pediatric hospital building, offering the region’s first dedicated Health System McAllen continues to advance emergency services for pediatric emergency department. It features pediatric subspecialists the community. The hospital is a certified stroke center, has a Level who provide advanced care in surgery, neurology, cardiology, III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, opened a new endovascular suite to gastroenterology, infectious disease, otolaryngology and radiology. treat the most critical stroke cases, and provides neuroendovascular edinburgchildrenshospital.com care, as well as physical rehabilitation services. mcallenmedicalcenter.com South Texas Health System Edinburg At South Texas Health System Edinburg, The Women’s Corner Cornerstone Regional Hospital* delivers family centered maternity care. The facility also boasts the Cornerstone Regional Hospital is a leader in robotic full and partial community’s only 3T MRI imaging while also offering robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. Minimally invasive robotic** procedures surgery and minimally invasive procedures. South Texas Health help patients achieve a faster recovery with less pain. The hospital System Edinburg offers advanced wound care, an accredited chest also uses advanced, secure patient monitoring systems to help pain center, a certified stroke center and is designated as a Level IV reduce interruptions and to allow physicians to monitor vital trauma center. signs remotely. The hospital also offers cosmetic, ENT, back and edinburgregional.com spine, bariatric and general surgery. cornerstoneregional.com Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation at South Texas Health System McAllen and Edinburg The Edinburg program and the new McAllen program offer comprehensive physical, rehabilitation care for adults through intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services working with a specialized physician. Our efforts are coordinated to help patients reach their highest level of function and independence. The Edinburg program received Stroke Rehab certification in 2018 from the Joint Commission. edinburgregional.com *This hospital is co-owned with physician investors. **Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if robotic surgery is right for you. 4 | South Texas Health System 2019 Community Profile | 5 Specialty Services Continued on next page… South Texas Health System McAllen Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Patients recovering from an injury or illness can receive individualized care from the dedicated staff at the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Whether you were injured at work, playing sports, or during your everyday routine, the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center can help you reach your optimal level of function and independence through physical and occupational therapy. For more information, please call 956-971-5640. South Texas Health System Edinburg Wound Healing Center Patients suffering from non-healing wounds can receive the care they need at the Wound