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To expand on its promise of providing a continuum of quality, compassionate care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley that goes beyond the hospital setting, South Texas Health System Edinburg has officially opened its new home for outpatient rehabilitation services.
The STHS Edinburg Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, more than double the size of the previous location, has grown to help even more patients maximize their strength, mobility and function and ultimately regain their independence.
To mark the grand opening of the center, STHS Edinburg held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 29 that included the participation of STHS Edinburg leaders and staff, as well as Edinburg City Councilmember Dan Diaz and other city officials. Additionally, current and former patients joined in on the celebration of the space that has been instrumental in their recovery.
“I feel so blessed to have received such attentive care from the staff,” says Rosaura Rodea, a current patient at the center who spoke during the ceremony about the care she has received. “They are so thoughtful and make me feel so special. I feel myself getting stronger every day and it’s all thanks to their work. I receive personalized care and it really makes all the difference.”
Located in North McAllen, the new space allows the outpatient rehabilitation team to increase its ability to provide enhanced physical, occupational and speech therapy to patients by 400 percent.
At the former STHS Edinburg Outpatient Rehabilitation Center location, only two therapists could provide one-on-one treatment to patients at a given time. But the new space is now staffed with 10 highly skilled therapists, which allows for 10 patients to receive individualized treatment at any given time during their one-on-one, hour-long session.
“This approach ensures that each individual receives the specific care they need to rehabilitate effectively and return to their everyday lives,” says Rick Flores, System Rehab Administrator, STHS Edinburg. “Whether it’s a patient recovering from a stroke or someone healing from a sports injury, our commitment has always been to meet the diverse needs of our community, and this expanded space allows us to help even more patients.”
To add to the vast range of rehabilitation services offered at the STHS Edinburg Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, the new location now provides specialized programs to meet all patient needs, including a neurosciences program, dysphagia services and an orthopedic and sports medicine program.
Additionally, the center houses an expanded gym that features electric parallel bars, treadmills, leg press machines and additional equipment aimed at improving patient outcomes.
There’s also an orthopedic gym intended to better treat patients requiring a higher level of care, as well as athletes recovering from injury. The space features equipment like a SkiErg endurance machine, a rogue bike, a bench press and barbells to help enhance their workouts.
Aside from providing much-needed rehabilitative treatment for sick, hurt or disabled patients, the new and enhanced STHS Edinburg Outpatient Rehabilitation Center also provided important education and support for the family members of the patients it serves, including training on safe transfers between surfaces to ensure the well-being of our patients and their families.
“This center is not just about treatment,” says Isabel Garcia, OTR, OTD, CSRS, Therapy Manager, South Texas Health System. “It’s about building a knowledgeable and supportive community where everyone can thrive.”
The STHS Edinburg Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The facility offers no cost physical, occupational and speech therapy screenings to the community, which help determine if you may be a candidate for rehabilitative treatment. Simply call the center at 956-420-3800.
For more information on the STHS Edinburg Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, visit www.southtexashealthsystemedinburg.com.
