Group Photo from STHS Children's Safe Summer expo
July 10, 2025
South Texas Health System Children’s Provides Important Safety Tips to Children, Parents and Caregivers During Its Recent Safe Summer Expo
Nearly 20 community organizations joined in STHS Children’s mission to keep kids safe this summer by providing important safety tips and highlight resources available to parents and caregivers.
young girls hula hooping in a park
July 02, 2025
South Texas Health System Children’s Offering Summer Safety Tips to Parents and Caregivers To Keep Kids Out of Harm’s Way This Season
Since accidents and injuries tend to increase during the summer months, STHS Children’s is offering advice to help parents & caregivers keep their kids safe while they’re out of school.
RGV Boxers posing with STHS Children's patients holding their championship belts.
May 06, 2025
Four RGV Boxing Champions Bring Boxing Excitement to the Pediatric Patients at South Texas Health System Children’s
In the lead up to the City of Edinburg-hosted South Texas Junior Boxing Olympics, four boxing champions stopped by STHS Children’s to meet patients, who they call “the real fighters” in our community.
Mickey, Minnie, and Disney on Ice staff visiting STHS Children's patients
April 30, 2025
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Take Part in Special Meet and Greet Session With Pediatric Patients at South Texas Health System Children’s
Through the facility’s Child Life Department, STHS Children’s helped bring a little Disney magic to hospitalized patients ahead of Disney On Ice’s opening night performance in Hidalgo.
Monster Jam Drivers coloring with patients at STHS Children's
March 17, 2025
Pediatric Patients at South Texas Health System Children’s Take Part in Special Meet and Greet With Two Monster Jam All-Star Drivers
During a special visit, Blake Granger and MJ Solorio revved up the patients in the facility’s care with some full throttle fun and an up-close look at an authentic truck used at Monster Jam shows.
Safari run starting line group photo
March 14, 2025
South Texas Health System Children’s Hosts its Annual Eddie’s Safari Run to Promote the Significance of Physical Activity at an Early Age
With nearly 250 participants, the annual event – open to all ages with a 2K and 5K option – helped highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a family.
Spirit Halloween and STHS Children's staff holding donation check
March 06, 2025
South Texas Health System Children’s Receives $56,948 Donation From Spirit Halloween to Support the Facility’s Child Life Program
For the seventh year, Spirit Halloween has donated funds to support pediatric patients at STHS Children’s through its Spirit of Children initiative.
Dutch bros drink carrier with a variety of coffees and drinks
February 03, 2025
South Texas Health System Children's Recieves $10,665 Donation From Dutch Bros Following The Coffee Chain's Latest Buck for Kids Day Initiative
For the second consecutive year, proceeds from Dutch Bros’ annual Buck for Kids Day initiative have been earmarked to support the Child Life program at STHS Children’s, which helps Rio Grande Valley children and their families cope with the stress of hospitalization.
Inside of the Ronald McDonald Family Room
January 23, 2025
The Ronald McDonald Family Room at South Texas Health System Children's Reports Banner Year in Helping Families Find Comfort
Offering support, compassion and rest, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at STHS Children’s served more than 6,800 guests in 2024, an 88% increase from the previous year.
Isaac Garza's family at the toy drive
January 03, 2025
Former STHS Children's Patient Distributes More than 1,600 Toys Collected During his Ninth Annual Holiday Toy Drive for Hospitalized Children
Isaac Garza, a Kawasaki Disease survivor, collected 1,620 toys during this year’s toy drive in his quest to make the holidays a little brighter for hospitalized kids at STHS Children’s.

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