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==History== |
==History== |
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McAllen Medical Center was established in 1985 by merging three pre-existing hospitals: McAllen Municipal Hospital (in operation since 1919), McAllen General Hospital, and McAllen Methodist Hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcallenmedicalcenter.com/patients-and-visitors/about-mcallen-medical-center#.VVv46lVViko|title=About the Hospital|work=McAllen Medical Center|accessdate=20 May 2015}}</ref> In 2011 McAllen Medical Center bought Knapp Medical Center, a hospital in [[Weslaco, Texas|Weslaco]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=692258#.VVvyV1VViko|title=Weslaco's Knapp Medical Center sold to McAllen Medical Center|date=November 30, 2011|work=Valley Central|accessdate=20 May 2015}}</ref> |
McAllen Medical Center was established in 1985 by merging three pre-existing hospitals: McAllen Municipal Hospital (in operation since 1919), McAllen General Hospital, and McAllen Methodist Hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcallenmedicalcenter.com/patients-and-visitors/about-mcallen-medical-center#.VVv46lVViko|title=About the Hospital|work=McAllen Medical Center|accessdate=20 May 2015}}</ref> In 2011 McAllen Medical Center bought Knapp Medical Center, a hospital in [[Weslaco, Texas|Weslaco]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=692258#.VVvyV1VViko|title=Weslaco's Knapp Medical Center sold to McAllen Medical Center|date=November 30, 2011|work=Valley Central|accessdate=20 May 2015}}</ref> |
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==Awards and Accolades== |
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* Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber Hospital of the Year 2011<ref>[http://rgvisionmagazine.com/2013/05/a-ceos-philosophy-on-visionary-leadership/ RG Vision Magazine]</ref> |
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* Texas Ten Steps certified<ref>[http://texastenstep.org/texas-ten-step-program/directory/?city=McAllen# Texas Ten Step Program]</ref> |
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* March of Dimes 39 Weeks Designee<ref>[http://www.themonitor.com/gallery/news/march-of-dimes---weeks/collection_990f1a52-4e4e-11e3-a461-001a4bcf6878.html The Monitor]</ref> |
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* Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite <ref>[http://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/article_7e326158-fecb-11e2-9ba7-0019bb2963f4.html Your Valley Voice]</ref> |
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* Certified Total Hip and Knee Replacement Program<ref>[http://www.southtexashealthsystem.com/community-programs/city-of-mcallen-recognizes-south-texas-health-system-with-proclamation#.VJC9XyvF98E South Texas Health System: Community Programs]</ref> |
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* Only Certified Primary Stroke Center in Hidalgo County |
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* Accredited as Cycle III Chest Pain Center |
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* Region's designated advanced Level III Trauma Center |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 13:51, 22 May 2015
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| McAllen Medical Center | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | 301 W. Expressway 83, McAllen, TX, United States |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level III trauma center |
| Beds | 441 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1985 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.mcallenmedicalcenter.com/ |
| Lists | Hospitals in the United States |
McAllen Medical Center is hospital in McAllen, Texas, United States. It is owned by Universal Health Services, a Pennsylvania-based hospital management company.[1]
McAllen is a tertiary care regional provider. It offers advanced wound care, maternity care including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), neurosurgery, orthopedics, and oncology. It is the designated advanced Level III Trauma Center for Hidalgo County. Since 2011 it has been the base for emergency helicopter service throughout the Rio Grande Valley.[2] In cooperation with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, McAllen offers a three-year residency in Family Practice.[1][3]
History
McAllen Medical Center was established in 1985 by merging three pre-existing hospitals: McAllen Municipal Hospital (in operation since 1919), McAllen General Hospital, and McAllen Methodist Hospital.[4] In 2011 McAllen Medical Center bought Knapp Medical Center, a hospital in Weslaco.[5]
References
- ^ a b Hendricks, Dave (November 19, 2013). "Hospital, UT take over local medical residency program". The Monitor. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ Flores, Erika (July 19, 2011). "Emergency helicopter service to start at McAllen Medical Center". Valley Central. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "McAllen Family Medicine Residency Program". official website. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "About the Hospital". McAllen Medical Center. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "Weslaco's Knapp Medical Center sold to McAllen Medical Center". Valley Central. November 30, 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
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