Take a step toward a healthier life by joining the 1 Billion Steps Challenge today! #NPHW #APHA

Patient Safety Ambassador Miriam Zamora, Blood Bank Supervisor Congratulations to Miriam Zamora, recipient of the Patient Safety Ambassador Award. She is being recognized for her “Good Catch” event and for taking the time to spread her knowledge and passion to the PICU staff. Miriam’s ever-present vigilance has resulted in process improvements in the laboratory enhancing patient safety throughout the hospital.

Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. Pictured: Haydee Alvarez-Arteaga and Yadira Zapata both OTR/L

Rio Grande Regional Hospital employees proudly providing the City of McAllen employees health education and screenings. “Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.”

Rio Grande Regional Hospital Named One of the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health The Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® study uses independent and objective research to analyze hospital and health system performance in 11 areas. This study spotlights the top-performing hospitals in the U.S. list based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data. “I am extremely proud and honored that Rio Grande Regional Hospital has been nationally recognized as one of the 100 Top Hospitals for 2018,” said Cris Rivera, Chief Executive Officer at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. “This prestigious recognition exemplifies the exceptional care our leadership team, medical staff and employees provide the residents of the Rio Grande Valley.”

On National Doctor’s Day, we say “THANK YOU” to our physicians for all that they do for us and our loved ones. #NationalDoctorsDay

Rio Grande Regional Hospital employees participated in the City of Edinburg health fair. The staff offered free health screenings and provided education on multiple health topics. “Committed to the care and improvement of human life.”

Rio Grande Regional Hospital’s Parent Company HCA Named a World’s Most Ethical Company for the Ninth Consecutive Year HCA Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider with 179 hospitals, 120 freestanding surgery centers and numerous other healthcare facilities, has been named for the ninth consecutive year as one of the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies. HCA is one of only eight healthcare providers honored on this year’s list. HCA is the parent company of both Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen and Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville who were the only two healthcare institutions in the Rio Grande Valley recognized by the Ethisphere Institute. The Ethisphere Institute is a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. “To receive this international recognition nine years in a row is a tremendous tribute to the culture created by staff, physicians, and management in HCA affiliated facilities like Rio Grande Regional Hospital,” said Matt Wolthoff, Chief Operating Officer & Ethics and Compliance Officer at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. “This acknowledgement exemplifies the dedication and commitment of everyone in our organization to uphold our values in pursuit of our mission; above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.” In 2018, 135 honorees were recognized, spanning 23 countries and 57 industries. The full list of the honorees can be found at http://worldsmostethicalcompanies.ethisphere.com/honorees/.

Are you interested in learning what a concussion is? Knowing the signs and symptoms of a concussion? When it's important to seek medical help? If you answered yes to any of these questions then join us at a: FREE Educational Seminar on Concussions Wednesday, February 28th at 6:00pm Rio Grande Regional Hospital Classrooms 1A&B Seminar Lead by: Dr. H. Saei, Neuro Hospitalist and Stroke Program Medical Director For more information, please contact Claudia Irizarry at 956-661-3097

A special Thank You to the Cardiology Team at Rio Grande Regional Hospital... Thank You for Caring for So Many Hearts!