Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # : Weslaco, TX ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://knappmed.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Prime South GME Consortium to Host 2026 White Coat Ceremony on August 19, 2026](https://knappmed.org/prime-south-gme-consortium-to-host-2026-white-coat-ceremony-on-august-19-2026/): The Prime South GME Consortium will host its 2026 White Coat Ceremony on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Knapp Medical Center Conference Center. The ceremony will honor incoming PGY-1 residents across four residency programs affiliated with the Consortium... - [Knapp Medical Center Receives 5 Stars in Medicare Ratings](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-receives-5-stars-in-medicare-ratings/): Knapp is the only hospital in South Texas to achieve 5 stars; rating reflects high level of healthcare provided by Knapp physicians and employees for Rio Grande Valley patients. Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is the only hospital in the Rio Grande Valley... - [Stroke Recovery: Navigating Life and Finding Hope](https://knappmed.org/stroke-recovery-navigating-life-and-finding-hope/): May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of stroke using the B.E.F.A.S.T. framework - Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.1 While recognizing these symptoms quickly can save lives, what often receives far less attention is what happens after a stroke occurs. Recovery can be complex and deeply personal, involving medical care, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments. In this blog, we explore important considerations and practical recommendations that can help patients and families better understand and navigate the stroke recovery journey. - [Knapp Medical Center Named one of Top 100 Hospitals in the United States](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-named-one-of-top-100-hospitals-in-the-united-states/): Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco 1 of only 3 hospitals in RGV recognized among Nation’s 2026 100 Top Hospitals® by Modern Healthcare magazine. Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been named as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals®, according to an independent... - [For the third time, Becker’s Healthcare recognizes Dr. Bhadriraju, who serves as Chief Medical Officer for Prime Healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley](https://knappmed.org/for-the-third-time-beckers-healthcare-recognizes-dr-bhadriraju-who-serves-as-chief-medical-officer-for-prime-healthcare-in-the-rio-grande-valley/): April 2026 – Longtime Valley physician Dr. Padmini Bhadriraju has once again been named a “Chief Medical Officer to Know” by a national publication, Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the third time in a row that Dr. Bhadriraju has received the national recognition. In addition, Dr. Bhadriraju has received many other honors... - [Understanding the Connection: Why Managing Stress is Vital for Your Health](https://knappmed.org/understanding-the-connection-why-managing-stress-is-vital-for-your-health/): April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we believe your mental well-being is just as critical as your physical health. Here are helpful tips and considerations for managing stress and its impact on overall health. - [AI in Healthcare” to be discussed – and demonstrated — at event for RGV doctors, health providers on South Padre Island](https://knappmed.org/ai-in-healthcare-to-be-discussed-and-demonstrated-at-event-for-rgv-doctors-health-providers-on-south-padre-island/): Expert speakers on tap at 31st annual conference; offering 11 hours of continuing education credits for physicians, pleasant beach-side setting; presented by Knapp Medical Center. How artificial intelligence may affect healthcare in positive and negative ways – as well as potential effects of AI... - [Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026](https://knappmed.org/celebrating-patient-safety-awareness-week-2026/): As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest standards of care. Their expertise and commitment to safety ensure our patients receive care that is timely, safe, and compassionate. - [Knapp Medical Center Receives 5-Star Rating from National Magazine](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-receives-5-star-rating-from-national-magazine/): Knapp 1 of only 4 hospitals in Rio Grande Valley,1 of 253 hospitals in the nation, named as a 5-Star “Forbes Top Hospital 2026”. Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is one of only four hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley to be recognized for 5-star care for top patient outcomes by a national magazine, Forbes... - [Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month](https://knappmed.org/your-heart-your-health-what-to-know-this-american-heart-month/): Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At Knapp Medical Center, we believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting whole-body wellness so you can live fully and confidently. Often called the body’s engine, your heart works nonstop, pumping life-sustaining blood, oxygen, and nutrients to every cell. - [31st Annual Conference for Physicians, Health Providers Slated for South Padre Island](https://knappmed.org/31st-annual-conference-for-physicians-health-providers-slated-for-south-padre-island/): Knapp Medical Center has presented iconic event for 31 years; features over 11 continuing education credits; expert speakers; relaxing beach-side setting. More than 11 continuing medical education credits for physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers will be... - [Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months](https://knappmed.org/why-strong-emergency-medical-services-matter-during-winter-months/): Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for community safety. - [RGV Urology – Weslaco: Expert Urologic Care Now in Your Neighborhood](https://knappmed.org/rgv-urology-weslaco-expert-urologic-care-now-in-your-neighborhood/): RGV Urology – Weslaco expands access to specialized urologic care for the Mid-Valley community. Patients in the Mid-Valley region now have greater access to specialized urologic care with the opening of RGV Urology – Weslaco, located in the Knapp Medical Plaza Building at 1330 E. 6th St., Suite... - [Knapp Medical Center Receives “A” Grade for Patient Safety](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-receives-a-grade-for-patient-safety/): Top “Leapfrog” score reflects high level of healthcare for Mid-Valley patients. Knapp Medical Center has been awarded an “A” for patient safety for the fall of 2025 from the Leapfrog Group, a national healthcare ratings organization. This national distinction recognizes Knapp Medical Center as being among the... - [Knapp Medical Center Receives National Recognition for Care Of Stroke Patients](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-receives-national-recognition-for-care-of-stroke-patients/): Weslaco hospital receives “Gold Plus” and “Diabetes Honor Roll” awards from the American Heart Association. Knapp Medical Center has received two awards for life-saving care of stroke patients from the American Heart Association: a “Stroke Gold Plus” award and a “Target... - [Be Aware And Be Fast: Strokes Can Kill, Disable; Quick Treatment Is Critical; Prevention Even Better](https://knappmed.org/be-aware-and-be-fast-strokes-can-kill-disable-quick-treatment-is-critical-prevention-even-better/): The Clinic Family Practice in Weslaco, Mid Valley Urgent Care in Mercedes, Knapp Medical Center available to help patients reduce their risk of ‘brain attacks’. Lives could be saved and tragic disabilities could be prevented if more people knew the warning signs... - [Check Your Feet & Save Yourself From Tragedy Of Amputation](https://knappmed.org/check-your-feet-save-yourself-from-tragedy-of-amputation/): Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco offers specialized care for diabetes, other patients with slow-healing wounds or ulcers. April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, and Rio Grande Valley patients are urged to work with their healthcare... - [Texas School of Health Sciences Graduates First Class of Registered Nurses through Groundbreaking Partnership with Prime Healthcare](https://knappmed.org/texas-school-of-health-sciences-graduates-first-class-of-registered-nurses-through-groundbreaking-partnership-with-prime-healthcare/): Twenty-six Rio Grande Valley students made history on April 12, 2025 as the very first students to graduate from an innovative new nursing education partnership between the Texas School of Health Sciences (TSHS) and Prime... - [Free Childbirth Classes Available At Knapp Medical Center](https://knappmed.org/free-childbirth-classes-available-at-knapp-medical-center/): Mid-Valley parents-to-be can receive valuable information to prepare for baby’s birth. Expectant parents in the Mid-Valley area can find valuable information to help them prepare for the birth of their baby through free childbirth classes... - [New Miniature “Stapler” Device Enhances Robotic Surgery at Knapp Medical Center](https://knappmed.org/new-miniature-stapler-device-enhances-robotic-surgery-at-knapp-medical-center/): High-tech device can operate through a small 8-millimeter opening; provides surgeons with another tool to minimize surgical cuts. A new miniature “stapler” device is enhancing minimally-invasive surgery in conjunction with a state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi... - [Dr. Annabelle Lopez Performs 1st Robotic Gynecology Surgery in Weslaco Area](https://knappmed.org/dr-annabelle-lopez-performs-1st-robotic-gynecology-surgery-in-weslaco-area/): Minimally-invasive surgery performed with da Vinci Xi robot at Knapp Medical Center. Dr. Annabelle Lopez, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, has performed the first robotic gynecology surgery in the Mid-Valley area, utilizing a state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi surgical... - [Taking Care Of You: Know The Signs Of Stroke – & Call 911 To Save Brain Cells](https://knappmed.org/taking-care-of-you-know-the-signs-of-stroke-call-911-to-save-brain-cells/): Mid Valley Urgent Care in Mercedes, The Clinic in Weslaco available to help patients in reducing their risk of stroke. Strokes, also known as “brain attacks”, are a leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States... - [Taking Care Of You: Steps To Fight Diabetes – & Improve Your Health](https://knappmed.org/taking-care-of-you-steps-to-fight-diabetes-improve-your-health/): Mid Valley Urgent Care in Mercedes, The Clinic in Weslaco available to help patients with diabetes or pre-diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month, and Rio Grande Valley patients are urged to work with their healthcare providers and take steps to fight diabetes... - [Knapp Medical Earns 5 Stars for Heart, Ortho & Diabetes](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-receives-5-stars-for-care-of-heart-orthopedic-diabetes-patients/): Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized for 5-star care of heart attack, diabetes, hip fracture, and gall bladder patients. The recognition from Healthgrades... - [Minimally-Invasive Robotic Surgery Now Available at Knapp Medical Center](https://knappmed.org/minimally-invasive-robotic-surgery-now-available-at-knapp-medical-center/): Dr. Ernesto Garza performs Mid-Valley’s 1st state-of-the-art “da Vinci Xi” robotic surgery; to benefit patients needing wide range of surgeries. Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco is pleased to announce the acquisition of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System... - [Dr. Padmini Bhadriraju Named a “Chief Medical Officer to Know” by National Publication](https://knappmed.org/dr-padmini-bhadriraju-named-a-chief-medical-officer-to-know-by-national-publication/): Top “Leapfrog” score reflects high level of healthcare provided for Mid-Valley patients. Knapp Medical Center has once again been awarded an “A” for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, a national healthcare ratings organization... - [Knapp Medical Center Receives “A” Grade For Patient Safety – Again](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-receives-a-grade-for-patient-safety-again/): Top “Leapfrog” score reflects high level of healthcare provided for Mid-Valley patients. Knapp Medical Center has once again been awarded an “A” for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, a national healthcare ratings organization... - [29th Annual Conference for Physicians, Health Professionals to be held on South Padre Island](https://knappmed.org/29th-annual-conference-for-physicians-health-professionals-to-be-held-on-south-padre-island/): Unique event features nationally-known speakers, continuing education credits, beach-side setting. Continuing medical education credits for physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals will be available during a 29th Annual Rio Grande Valley... - [New Orthopedic Robot At Knapp Medical Center Brings Innovative Technology For Mid-Valley Patients](https://knappmed.org/new-orthopedic-robot-at-knapp-medical-center-brings-innovative-technology-for-mid-valley-patients/): “Mako SmartRobotics” partial and total knee replacements now being performed at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Mid-Valley patients are now benefitting from an innovative new type of robotic-assisted knee surgery at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. - [Cath Lab Upgraded at Knapp Medical Center](https://knappmed.org/cath-lab-upgraded-at-knapp-medical-center/): Knapp Medical Center enhances specialized facility for diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart problems. Weslaco – Knapp Medical Center has upgraded its cardiac catheterization laboratory… - [Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Among the Nation’s Best for Excellence in Women’s Care](https://knappmed.org/prime-healthcare-hospitals-recognized-among-the/): (ONTARIO, CA, September 28, 2021) – Prime Healthcare announced today that its hospitals have been recognized as 5-star recipients for women’s healthcare by Healthgrades. The 2021 Women’s Care Excellence Awards recognize hospitals with clinical outcomes that are statistically and significantly better than other hospitals nationwide. - [Knapp Medical Center Expands Visiting Hours](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-expands-visiting-hours/): WESLACO – Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco has expanded its visiting hours, with visiting hours now in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patients may have one visitor at a time during these hours. - [Dr. Heriberto Alanis of Knapp Emergency Department Featured During National Hispanic Heritage Month](https://knappmed.org/dr-heriberto-alanis-of-knapp-emergency-departmen/): WESLACO - Dr. Heriberto Alanis, Medical Director of the Knapp Medical Center Emergency Department and Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, was featured during an interview for National Hispanic Heritage Month by Channel 5 News. - [NEW INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM TO SERVE MID-VALLEY](https://knappmed.org/new-internal-medicine-residency-program-to-serve/):   - [State-of-the-art hospital beds at Knapp Medical Center designed to be more comfortable for Mid-Valley patients](https://knappmed.org/state-of-the-art-hospital-beds-at-knapp-medical/): Weslaco – Hospital patients at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco will benefit from 85 new high-tech “i-Beds” which are designed to increase patient comfort and safety. To view a news story on the i-Beds by KRGV Channel 5, please go to: https://www.krgv.com/videos/weslaco-hospital-adds-85-high-tech-beds-to-provide-better-comfort-for-patients/ - [Knapp Medical Center Installs New Surgery Suite for Urology Patients](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-installs-new-surgery-suite/): WESLACO – Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco has installed an advanced new “cystoscopy suite” which will benefit patients needing urologic surgery. - [Hospital Patients to Benefit from 85 New High-Tech “i-Beds” at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco](https://knappmed.org/hospital-patients-to-benefit-from-85-new-high-te/): Weslaco – Hospital patients at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco will benefit from 85 new high-tech “i-Beds” which are designed to increase patient comfort and safety and to be quieter so patients can get more rest. - [Temporary “No Visitation” Policy Implemented at Hospital](https://knappmed.org/temporary-no-visitation-policy-implemented-at-ho/): WESLACO – As part of efforts to help keep patients safe and lower the risk of COVID-19, Knapp Medical Center has implemented a temporary “no visitor” policy until further notice. - [Temporary Visitor Restrictions Implemented at Hospital](https://knappmed.org/temporary-visitor-restrictions-implemented-at-ho/): WESLACO – Knapp Medical Center remains committed to the health of its community and is currently focused on lowering the risk of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. As part of efforts to help keep patients safe and lower the risk of COVID-19, Knapp Medical Center has implemented temporary visitor restrictions for its patients. - [1st Baby of New Decade Born in Mid-Valley, at Knapp Medical Center](https://knappmed.org/1st-baby-of-new-decade-born-in-mid-valley-at-kna/): Weslaco – The first baby of the new year – and of the new decade – was born in the Mid-Valley on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020 at 7:34 a.m. at the award-winning Women’s Center at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. - [Free health talk / luncheon on arthritis Jan. 28 in Weslaco](https://knappmed.org/1st-baby-of-new-decade-bfree-health-talk-luncheon-on-arthritis-jan-28-in-in-mid-valley-at-knapp-medical-center/): Weslaco – Dr. Michael Sander, Orthopedic Surgeon with UT Health RGV in Weslaco, will discuss arthritis and joint replacement surgery during a free health talk/luncheon for the community on Tuesday, January 28, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the KMC Conference Center, a free-standing two-story building on the west side of Knapp Medical Center, 1408 E. 8th Street in Weslaco. - [Wound Center at Knapp Caring for Diabetes, Other Patients](https://knappmed.org/wound-center-at-knapp-caring-for-diabetes-other/): Weslaco – The Wound Center at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco cares for patients with wounds that are either not healing or healing slowly -- – including those developed by patients with diabetes. - [Knapp Medical Center Receives 3 Women’s Care Excellence Awards](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-receives-3-womens-care-exce/): (WESLACO, TX.)—August 22, 2019-- Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of Prime Healthcare, has been recognized for excellence in delivering newborn babies, caring for women after delivery of their newborn, and performing gynecologic procedures, according to this year’s evaluation from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. - [Knapp Medical Center Certified As Level II Neonatal Nursery](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-certified-as-level-ii-neona/): Weslaco – Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco is certified as a Level II Neonatal Nursery and provides award-winning maternity care which is convenient and close to home for Mid-Valley parents. - [Knapp Women’s Services Using Rapid Response Cart to Speed Care to Patients](https://knappmed.org/knapp-womens-services-using-rapid-response-cart/): WESLACO, January 15, 2019 – An award-winning Women’s Services team at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco has become one of the first in the Rio Grande Valley -- if not the first -- to implement the use of a dedicated rapid response postpartum cart, to help improve response time for care for patients who have bleeding after childbirth. - [Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $267 Million Series 2018 Bond Offerings](https://knappmed.org/prime-healthcare-foundation-announces-closing-of/): (Ontario, CA – January 25, 2018) – Prime Healthcare Foundation, a not-for-profit hospital system, announced the closing of $267 million in bond financing, the first-ever such financing by the Foundation. Prime Healthcare Foundation owns and operates 15 hospitals in six states and is affiliated with Prime Healthcare, one of the largest for-profit health systems in the United States. - [The Joint Commission has recognized Prime Healthcare hospitals as 2017 Pioneers in Quality™ Contributors](https://knappmed.org/the-joint-commission-has-recognized-prime-health/): (Ontario, CA – November 16, 2017) –The Joint Commission has recognized Prime Healthcare as a Pioneer in Quality contributor. Prime hospitals have implemented new technology to electronically share clinical quality measure (eCQM) data to The Joint Commission to measure and improve care processes, performance and outcomes. - [Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Nationally by Healthgrades – Hospitals receive nearly 200 awards for various specialties](https://knappmed.org/prime-healthcare-hospitals-recognized-nationally/): (Ontario, CA - October 18, 2017) – Prime Healthcare’s community hospitals across the United States have once again received top awards and accolades for clinical excellence in various procedures and conditions by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. - [Knapp Volunteers Donate Life-Saving Defibrillators to Weslaco Police](https://knappmed.org/knapp-volunteers-donate-life-saving-defibrillato/): WESLACO - The Weslaco Police Department has become one of the first – if not the first -- police departments in the Valley to be equipped with life-saving defibrillators, which can be used to shock a person’s heart back into beating normally again after a heart attack. - [Free Presentation on Sports Medicine in Weslaco with Dr Michael Sander Sept 12](https://knappmed.org/free-presentation-on-sports-medicine-in-weslaco-with-dr-michael-sander-sept-12/): Dr. Michael Sander, Orthopedic Surgeon, to speak at free event September 12 at Knapp Medical Center - [New Knapp / UTRGV Family Practice Residency Clinic Opens to See Patients in Mercedes](https://knappmed.org/new-knapp-utrgv-family-practice-residency-clinic/): Six new family practice resident physicians are now seeing patients at the new Knapp / UTRGV Family Practice Residency Clinic in Mercedes. From the left are Dr. Miguel A. Sanchez Rivas, Dr. Marita del Pilar Sanchez Sierra Marino, Dr. Diego Moreno, Dr. Miguel Tello (Associate Program Director),Dr. Eliana Costantino Burgazzi, Dr. Eddy Berges, and Dr. Carolina Gomez de Ziegler (photo by Paul Chouy / UTRGV). - [Knapp Medical Center Recognized in U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” Ranking](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-recognized-in-u-s-news-worl/): (Weslaco, TX – August 15, 2017) -- Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco has been recognized as a high-performing hospital for treating patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in U.S. News & World Report’s magazine’s 2017-2018 “Best Hospitals” listings. - [Knapp Medical Center Receives 2 Awards for Quality Care](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-receives-2-awards-for-quali/): WESLACO, August 2017 – Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco has become one of only 12 hospitals in the state of Texas to receive two awards for quality care of patients from the Texas Human and Health Services Commission. - [Preview Held for New Knapp / UTRGV Family Practice Residency Program in Mid-Valley](https://knappmed.org/preview-held-for-new-knapp-utrgv-family-practice/): MERCEDES, July 2017 – A preview and ribbon-cutting were held in Mercedes July 20, 2017 for a new Knapp Medical Center / UTRGV Family Practice Residency Program, with local leaders and businesses welcoming six new family practice residents to the area. - [Arthritis of the Knee, Walking without Pain to be Discussed in Weslaco](https://knappmed.org/arthritis-of-the-knee-walking-without-pain-to-be/): Arthritis of the knee – and how to manage pain that many seniors experience while walking, going up the stairs, etc. – will be discussed during a free “Senior Health Talk” for the community by Dr. Michael Sander, Orthopedic Surgeon, on Tuesday, March 7, at 12:30 p.m. at the Knapp Conference Center, 700 Knapp Medical Boulevard in Weslaco. As part of his talk, Dr. Sander will discuss the option of knee replacement surgery which, in many cases, can help restore mobility to patients with arthritis and other conditions, by allowing them to walk again without pain. Many Valley residents and Winter Texans who have received this surgery say they simply want to be ridden of their pain, so they can return to a ‘normal life’ with their grandchildren and to activities they enjoy. - [Dr. Nicole Grigg-Gutierrez: Providing Life-Saving Colonoscopies & Advanced Gastroenterology Procedures for Mid-Valley Residents](https://knappmed.org/dr-nicole-grigg-gutierrez-providing-life-saving/): Dr. Nicole Grigg-Gutierrez, M.D. – whose interest in gastroenterology was sparked in part when her own father developed cancer of the stomach – is now offering potentially life-saving colonoscopies as well as endoscopies and advanced gastroenterology-related services in the Mid-Valley area. - [Weslaco Physician Urges Quick Action When Patients Go Into Cardiac Arrest](https://knappmed.org/weslaco-physician-urges-quick-action-when-patien/): When a person stops breathing and has no pulse, it is critical to call 911 immediately and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until emergency medical technicians arrive. - [A Recipe For Healing After The Loss of A Loved One](https://knappmed.org/a-recipe-for-healing-after-the-loss-of-a-loved-o/): A discussion of how to heal after the loss of a loved one will be held during a “Bereavement Support Group” meeting which will be held on Tuesday, March 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Knapp Medical Center Conference Center, 700 Knapp Medical Boulevard. - [Mid-Valley Women Benefitting From Beautiful Maternity Center — Close to Home](https://knappmed.org/mid-valley-women-benefitting-from-beautiful-mate/): Katya Michelle Rodriguez (center) of Mercedes poses with her twin baby girls, Gabriella and Isabella, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Caring for the babies are Olivia Estrada, RN, Director of Women’s Health Services for Knapp, and Leticia Cantu, RN, of the newborn nursery at the hospital. - [Nursing Home Residents Receive Christmas Gifts, Thanks to Knapp Employees, Volunteers](https://knappmed.org/nursing-home-residents-receive-christmas-gifts-t/): More than 350 nursing home residents in the Mid-Valley received a gift and visit from employees of Knapp Medical Center this Christmas season as part of a “Senior Santa” program. - [Free childbirth classes helping expecting mothers prepare for birth](https://knappmed.org/free-childbirth-classes-helping-expecting-moth/): Expectant parents in the Mid-Valley are finding valuable information to help them prepare for the birth of their baby through free childbirth classes which are held at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. - [Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $160 Million Financing Transaction](https://knappmed.org/prime-healthcare-foundation-announces-closing/): (Ontario, CA) – Today, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., a not for profit hospital system, announced that it has closed a $160 million senior secured credit facility (Facility) led by BBVA Compass (BBVA). The Facility, which may be expanded in the future through a $50 million accordion feature, will be used to fund acquisitions and support operations. - [Knapp Medical Center to be Recognized During Rose Bowl Parade in California](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-to-be-recognized-during-ros/): Florestela Delgado of the San Antonio Eye Bank, second from left, presents an award to Knapp Medical Center for helping in efforts to heal the blind through a cornea donation program. Accepting the award are Tony Ashley, RN, Knapp Medical Intensive Care Unit Director; Anna Hinojosa, Chief Nursing Officer for Knapp Medical Center; and Knapp CEO Rene Lopez - [Knapp Medical Center Participating in Antibiotic Awareness Campaign](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-participating-in-antibiotic/): Knapp Medical Center is participating in an awareness campaign by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention regarding the importance of not over-using antibiotic medications. - [Dr. Prem Reddy Once Again Recognized Among the Most Influential Healthcare Leaders in the Nation](https://knappmed.org/dr-prem-reddy-once-again-recognized-among-the-mo/): Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, Chairman, President and CEO of Prime Healthcare, has once again been named to Modern Healthcare’s prestigious list of the “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” for 2016. This is the third time that Dr. Reddy has been recognized as among the most influential healthcare leaders in the nation. - [Knapp Medical Center Achieves Four-Star Rating In New CMS Services Rankings](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-achieves-four-star-rating-i2/): WESLACO — Knapp Medical Center is proud to announce that it has achieved a four-star rating for its high levels of quality healthcare, being provided in the Mid-Rio Grande Valley, in accordance with the recently released “Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings” by the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). - [Vein Visualization Technology Leads to Increased Patient Comfort at Knapp Medical Center](https://knappmed.org/vein-visualization-technology-leads-to-increased/): WESLACO — While it may look like something out of a “Star Trek” film, nurses utilizing a specialized piece of equipment are aiming to improve the patient experience at Knapp Medical Center – one needle stick at a time. - [Dr. Reddy in Conversation with The Advisory Board’s Managing Director, Eric Larsen](https://knappmed.org/dr-reddy-in-conversation-with-the-advisory-board/): We are pleased to share this Q&A featuring Dr. Reddy and Prime Healthcare and the Managing Director of the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is a prestigious healthcare advisory organization located on three continents, and its Daily Briefing is distributed to more than 200,000 healthcare leaders throughout the United States and abroad. Please feel free to share Dr. Reddy’s feature article with others in your organization and community. The beginning of the interview is posted below. - [Diet, Exercise, Checkups Vital Parts of Men’s Health](https://knappmed.org/diet-exercise-checkups-vital-parts-of-mens-healt/): WESLACO – With Father’s day coming in less than two weeks and with the entire month of June being designated as Men’s Health Month, one local physician is encouraging men to take a proactive role in their healthcare. - [Diet, Exercise, Checkups Vital Parts of Men’s Health](https://knappmed.org/knapps-family-fun-fitness-a-film-series-set-to-b2/): WESLACO – Summer vacation is just around the corner, and so is Knapp Medical Center’s annual Family Fun, Fitness & a Film series. - [Knapp Hospice Holds Biannual Memorial Service](https://knappmed.org/knapp-hospice-holds-biannual-memorial-service/): WESLACO — For the Knapp Medical Center Hospice Care Services team, supporting families of patients suffering from terminal illness is the ultimate display of care and compassion. - [Dr. Prem Reddy Once Again Recognized Among the Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders in the Nation](https://knappmed.org/dr-prem-reddy-once-again-recognized-among-the-mo-2/): (Ontario, CA, April 6, 2016) – Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, Chairman, President and CEO of Prime Healthcare Services, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s prestigious list of the “50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders” for 2016. This is the eighth time that Dr. Reddy has been recognized as among the top physician leaders in the nation. - [Knapp’s Valley Health Seminars of 2016 to Conclude With Discussion on Colorectal Cancer](https://knappmed.org/knapps-valley-health-seminars-of-2016-to-conclud/): Knapp Medical Center's Valley Health Seminars of 2016 conclude when Dr. Michael W. Berg, Dr. Wayne Green, and Dr. Oral James lead a discussion on colorectal cancer on Tuesday, April 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Knapp Conference Center. - [Knapp Medical Center’s Valley Health Seminars Series Set to Begin](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-centers-valley-health-seminars-ser/): Knapp Medical Center kicks off its Valley Health Seminars series in 2016 as Dr. Dionisio B. Calvo III shares what everyone should know about stroke. - [Don’t Forget to Join us for the Fit & Fun Fall Festival](https://knappmed.org/dont-forget-to-join-us-for-the-fit-fun-fall-fest/): Knapp Medical Center will host it's annual Fit & Fun Fall Festival on Thursday, October 29th from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Knapp Conference Center. As always, the event is free and open to the public! - [Knapp Hospice Care Services Wins 2015 Bras Ending Breast Cancer Event](https://knappmed.org/knapp-hospice-care-services-wins-2015-bras-endin/): The results are in! Congratulations to the following winners of the 2015 Knapp Medical Center Bras Ending Breast Cancer bra decorating contest: - [Knapp Medical Center to Host Annual Bras Ending Breast Cancer Fundraiser](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-to-host-annual-bras-ending/): (Weslaco, TX) Knapp Medical Center will host its annual Bras Ending Breast Cancer Lunch & Style Show onTuesday, October 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Knapp Conference Center. - [Knapp Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Wayne D. Green](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-welcomes-dr-wayne-d-green/): Dr. Wayne Green received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He went on to complete a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick. Dr. Green is board certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. - [Knapp Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Oral C. James](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-welcomes-dr-oral-c-james/): Dr. Oral James received his medical degree from the University of West Indies in Kingston Jamaica. He went on to complete a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. James is board certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. - [Knapp Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Vishwas Patil](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-welcomes-dr-vishwas-patil/): Dr. Patil received his medical degree from BLDEA's Patil Medical College in India. He also completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Government Kilpauk Medical College in India. Dr.Patil went on to complete an internship in General Surgery at the Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and a Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. Dr.Patil is currently in the process of attaining his board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. - [Knapp Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Savvas Poulos](https://knappmed.org/knapp-medical-center-welcomes-dr-savvas-poulos/): Dr. Poulos received his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. he completed an Internship in General Surgery and a Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the New York University Medical Center in New York. He went on to complete a fellowship in Hand Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr.Poulos is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. - [23rd Annual Rio Grande Valley Education Conference & Exposition Slated for April 23-25](https://knappmed.org/23rd-annual-rio-grande-valley-education-conferen/): The science of medicine is forever changing. Data from medical research and best evidences in clinical practice cause a paradigm shift which overtime results to changes in clinical interventions, drug therapy, treatment modalities, and diagnostic approaches. The 23rd Annual Rio Grande Valley Medical Education Conference & Exposition is designed to provide primary care physicians with concise and authoritative information on the most up-to-date treatment of problems frequently encountered yet conundrums in practice. Great efforts were taken to select faculty who are in the cutting edge in medical research, practice, and education to present lectures and provide in-depth understanding of the most current medical therapy, novel treatment, and diagnostic approaches to fill in the identified "practice gaps". - [Prime Healthcare Continues Growth with Completed Acquisitions in Texas and Alabama](https://knappmed.org/prime-healthcare-continues-growth-with-completed/): Ontario, Calif., March 2, 2015 – Prime Healthcare announced today that it has completed its acquisition of two hospitals from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems: Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas and Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama, as well as related outpatient services. - [Prime Healthcare and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan End Lawsuits And Agree to Work Together](https://knappmed.org/prime-healthcare-and-kaiser-foundation-health-pl/): Ontario, Calif., February 9, 2015 – Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. announced today that they have agreed to dismiss their respective lawsuits against each other (Prime Healthcare Cases, Judicial Council Coordinated Proceedings No. 4580) for breach of contract, unfair competition, and other claims, some of which have been pending in Los Angeles Superior Court since 2008, and instead to resolve their disputes through confidential and binding arbitration. - [Prime Healthcare Services Completes Acquisition of North Vista Hospital, located in Nevada](https://knappmed.org/prime-healthcare-services-completes-acquisition/): Ontario, Calif., Jan. 22, 2015 – Prime Healthcare Services announced today that it has completed its acquisition of North Vista Hospital, a 177-bed acute care hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. ## Pages - [Awards New](https://knappmed.org/awards-new/): Awards & Accreditations Knapp Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is proud to be an award-winning hospital honored to receive national recognition from the following organizations.Quality Awards and Recognitions Patient Safety Excellence Award Labor & Delivery Excellence Award Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award Obstetrics & Gynecology Excellence Award One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Recipient of Healthgrades General Surgery Excellence Award for 2 years in a row Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Training Center for American Heart Association’s Certification Programs: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award Certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 6 years in a row Recipient of a Maternity Care Excellence Award and ranked among the Top 5% in the Nation for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row Five Star Rated for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row Recipient of Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and Ranked among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement Five Star Rated for Joint Replacement and Total Knee Replacement for 3 years in a row Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 4 years in a row Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatitis Five-Star Recipient for Appendectomy Forbes 253 Best Hospitals- 5 Star Overall - [Contact Form](https://knappmed.org/careers/contact-form/): Please join our talent network to receive updates about hiring events, new opportunities, and speak to one of our recruiters. Complete the form above and one of our team members will connect with you. - [Post Partum Classes](https://knappmed.org/post-partum-classes/): Please fill out and submit this simple form to register: - [Internal Medicine Residency Program](https://knappmed.org/graduate-medical-education/internal-medicine-gme/): Welcome to the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Knapp Medical Center - [Eligibility & Application](https://knappmed.org/graduate-medical-education/family-medicine-gme/eligibility-and-application/): Eligible applicants must be graduates from medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). - [Family Medicine Residency Program](https://knappmed.org/graduate-medical-education/family-medicine-gme/): Welcome to the Family Medicine Residency Program at Knapp Medical Center - [Medical Records](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/medical-records/): The Health Information Management Office which maintains medical records, is located on the ground floor of the hospital. - [Consumer Health Record Access Information](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/consumer-health-record-access-information/): We can create a page named Consumer Health Record Access Information and host these instructions. - [Careers](https://knappmed.org/careers/): Knapp Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers rewarding career opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment, where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive. - [Thank You](https://knappmed.org/careers/thank-you/): Thank You!Thank you for your interest in joining our team! A member of our recruitment team will contact you shortly by text or email. Please watch your inbox, including your spam or junk folder. We look forward to connecting with you soon and appreciate your time. - [How to Apply](https://knappmed.org/graduate-medical-education/internal-medicine-gme/how-to-apply/): Eligible applicants must be graduates from medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). - [Graduate Medical Education](https://knappmed.org/graduate-medical-education/): Knapp Medical Center is proud to support the next generation of physicians through its Graduate Medical Education programs. Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Knapp offers two ACGME-accredited residency programs — Family Medicine and Internal Medicine — providing residents with a rich clinical training environment rooted in community-centered care. Our programs combine hands-on experience with expert mentorship, preparing physicians to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the diverse patient populations of South Texas and beyond. - [Car Seat Classes](https://knappmed.org/car-seat-classes/): Knapp Medical Center is a distribution partner for the Safe Riders Child Passenger Safety Program. In accordance with the program, low-income English or Spanish speaking families who attend a free one-hour educational class at Knapp will receive one free car seat and unlimited educational assistance. Car seats can only be provided after the child is born. - [Maternity Services](https://knappmed.org/our-services/maternity-services/) - [Birthing Class Events](https://knappmed.org/birthing-class-events/): Please fill out and submit this simple form to register: - [Surgery – Mid Valley Surgeons](https://knappmed.org/our-services/mid-valley-surgeons/): Welcome to Mid Valley Surgeons, located in Weslaco, Texas, where our expert team specializes in a comprehensive range of surgical procedures tailored to meet your specific needs. From advanced robotic hernia repair to specialized treatments for conditions like skin cancer, pilonidal disease, and hemorrhoids, our skilled surgeons provide exceptional care utilizing cutting-edge technology and compassionate expertise. Trust Mid Valley Surgeons for personalized, expert care at every step of your surgical journey. We offer same-day appointments and minimal wait times for your convenience. Additionally, we provide Spanish translation services to ensure clear communication for all our patients. - [Wellness Blog](https://knappmed.org/wellness-blog/) - [Urgent Care – Mid Valley](https://knappmed.org/our-services/mid-valley-urgent-care/): Mid Valley Urgent Care | NOW OPEN AFTER HOURS & WEEKENDS. We are committed to providing you and your family with unmatched, high-quality medical care when you need it most. - [FastTrackCare](https://knappmed.org/fasttrackcare/): Welcome to FastTrackCare, your premier online reservation tool for the Emergency Room Department at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX. With FastTrackCare, you have the convenience of scheduling your arrival time, ensuring prompt attention from our dedicated medical team. - [Orthopedics](https://knappmed.org/orthopedics/): Orthopedics Diagnostic Testing - Properly identifying and diagnosing your issue is the first step toward correcting it. Here are some of the non-invasive tests that Garden City Hospital cardiologists can use to study the condition of your heart: - [Site Map](https://knappmed.org/site-map/): Site Map : - [Price Transparency](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/price-transparency/): Knapp Medical Center wants to make the billing process as simple as possible for you. Explore our interactive estimator tool to determine how much a service or procedure might cost (12/2025) - [Weslaco at a Glance](https://knappmed.org/careers/physician-recruitment/weslaco-at-a-glance/): South Padre Island, outdoor sports, shopping, and many more activities are yours to enjoy! People from all over South Texas love to visit and spend quality time in and around the Weslaco vicinity. Here you’ll find a friendly community, nearby shopping outlets, and some of the best nature parks in the United States. Explore the various area attractions in and around the City of Weslaco. - [Directory](https://knappmed.org/contact/directory/): Phone Directory Business Office – 956-969-5115 Admitting – 969-5129 Patient Accounts – Collections 969-5140 Patient Accounts – Insurance 969-5141 Case Management – 969-5576 or 969-5359 Childbirth Education – 969-5484 Emergency Room – 969-5300 Food Service/Nutrition Counseling – 969-5341 Guest Services/Patient Advocate – 973-5993 Human Resources – 969-5235 Imaging Services – 969-5461 or 969-5175 Information Desk – 968-8567/Ext. 2633 Intensive Care Waiting Room – 968-8567/Ext. 4530 Laboratory – 969-5244 Medical Records – 969-5243 Nursing Administration – 969-5484 Outpatient Resource Scheduling – 956-969-5478 Outpatient Services Registration – 969-5123 or 969-5398 Physician Recruitment – 909-638-0007 ext. 4007 Business Development & Marketing – 973-5238 Rehab Services – 969-5257 Respiratory Therapy – 969-5290 Safety Department – 973-5659 Security Services – 969-5577 Volunteer Services – 969-5144 Wound Treatment Center – 969-5185 Featured Services - [Privacy Notice](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/patient-rights-responsibilities/privacy-notice/): Get a copy of this privacy notice - [Organ & Tissue Donation](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/patient-rights-responsibilities/organ-tissue-donation/): You can save lives by deciding to be an organ and tissue donor. More than 60,000 Americans are waiting for life-saving organs while thousands more could benefit from tissue transplants. Tragically, the need for donated organs (such as the heart, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, liver and intestines) and tissues to help others (such as eyes, skin, bone heart valves, and tendons) is greater than the supply. - [Medication Information](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/health-resources/medication-information/): Medication Information - Below is some information on Food – Drug and Herb–Drug interactions. If you have questions, please ask your doctor ornurse. - [Patient Education](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/health-resources/patient-education/): Search a wide-range of health conditions on WebMD. - [Create a Personal Health Record](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/health-resources/create-a-personal-health-record/): Manage your health care, and that of your family and loved ones by conveniently create a personal health record. A personal health record stores all of your health care information in one secure place. Record your family health history, immunization records, lab results, and more. - [Health Resources](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/health-resources/): Health Resources - [Physician Recruitment](https://knappmed.org/careers/physician-recruitment/): Physician Recruitment - Knapp Medical Center has the right mix of opportunities for physicians looking to grow their practice in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. - [Rio Grande Valley Medical Education Conference and Exposition](https://knappmed.org/cme-conference/): Knapp Medical Center invites you to attend the 32nd Annual Rio Grande Valley Medical Education Conference & Exposition, to be held Friday, April 23, 2027 and Saturday, April 24, 2027 at the Courtyard by Marriott on South Padre Island- a premier continuing education event dedicated to advancing clinical excellence and collaboration across South Texas. - [Site Disclaimer](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/site-disclaimer/): Site Disclaimer - We operate our clinician referral service to assist patients in selecting clinicians who are employed by members of Prime Healthcare (“Prime”). There are no charges to the clinicians or you for this service. While Prime does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information contained on this website, we endeavor to make your search results reflect all clinicians meeting the criteria you designate for your search. Your final selection of a clinician should be based on your needs and preferences. If a clinician leaves Prime, we will no longer include the clinician in our referral service. Any reliance on any information provided by the website, others appearing on the website, and/or other visitors to the website is solely at the user’s risk. The use of any information on this website is not intended to create any clinician-patient relationship. That relationship only occurs when you and your chosen clinician mutually agree to establish such a relationship. - [ACA Insurance Information](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/aca-insurance-information/): ACA Insurance Information - The Health Insurance Exchange Marketplace opens on November 15, 2014. Open enrollment for health insurance will last through February 15, 2015, and coverage can begin as early as January 1st, 2015. You can learn more and sign up for coverage using the link to the Health Insurance Marketplace below. - [Patient Rights & Responsibilities](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/patient-rights-responsibilities/): At Knapp Medical Center we respect your rights as a patient and recognize that you are an individual with unique healthcare needs. We want you to know what your rights are as a patient, as well as what your obligations are to yourself, to your physician, to other patients, and to Knapp Medical Center. We encourage a partnership between you and your healthcare team. Your role as a member of this team is to exercise your rights and to take responsibility by asking for clarification of things you do not understand. - [Patient Safety](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/patient-safety/): Patient Safety - Your safety and security during your hospital stay are extremely important to us. Doctors, nurses, and physical therapists are here to help you have a safe and speedy recovery, and a number of procedures are in place to protect your well-being. Let’s work together to prevent unnecessary accidents or injury and to make sure you remain safe and comfortable throughout your stay. - [Patient Services](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/patient-services/): Patient Services - We work to provide you with all the services that will ensure your visit with us is as comfortable as possible. - [Outpatient Services](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/outpatient-services/): Outpatient Services - Your doctor’s office should give you an appointment scheduled after they call Knapp Medical Center and make the appointment for you. The written appointment schedule will include the date, time, location within the hospital, the procedure to be done, and the preparations you need to make before you arrive for your appointment. - [Forms](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/forms/): Forms Authorization For Release Or Disclosure Of Health Information (English) Authorization For Release Or Disclosure Of Health Information (Spanish) Featured Services - [Discharge](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/discharge/): Knapp Medical Center’s interdisciplinary Case Management team is composed of nurses and social workers with special training in concurrent review and planning for your safe discharge. They assist patients who need to be transferred to other facilities or visited by a Home Health nurse from an agency of their choice. If you have commercial insurance or an HMO plan, Case Managers will make every effort to coordinate your post-discharge benefits with your plan’s preferred clinicians. If you have Medicare, any Case Manager or unit nurse can witness your second signature on the “Important Notice from Medicare”, informing you of your discharge appeal rights, within 48 hours before your discharge. - [Admission & Financial Arrangements](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/admission-financial-arrangements/): Admission & Financial Arrangements - Thank you for choosing Knapp Medical Center for your healthcare needs. As a patient-focused hospital, Knapp Medical Center strives to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible. We will make our services and staff readily available to you and your family. Our service to you is directed by your physician, an independent professional practitioner. If you have any questions or concerns about your care, please talk to a nurse manager or your doctor. - [For Patients](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/for-patients/): Serving the Mid-Valley since 1962, Knapp Medical Center provides patients with the latest diagnostic services and advanced treatment technology, at a convenient location, close to home in the Mid-Valley. - [Meals & Snacks](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/meals-snacks/): Meals & Snacks - [Visiting Hours & Policies](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/visiting-hours-policies/): Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco has expanded its visiting hours, with visiting hours now in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patients may have one visitor at a time during these hours. - [Cheer Up a Patient](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/cheer-up-a-patient/): Cheer Up a Patient - It’s easy to let your friend or loved one know you’re thinking of them. - [Patient Handbook](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/patient-handbook/) - [COVID-19 Vaccine](https://knappmed.org/covid-19-vaccine/): The COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool to help transition back to "normal," but it does not mark the end of the pandemic. Continued social distancing, avoiding contact with those who have been exposed or are confirmed positive for COVID-19, properly wearing a face mask in public, and practicing hand hygiene is still among the guidelines by the CDC and the State of Texas to help slow and stop the spread of COVID-19. - [Women’s Health Services](https://knappmed.org/our-services/womens-health-services/): The maternity center at Knapp Medical Center enables women in the Mid-Valley to enjoy the beautiful experience of a child’s birth in an attractive and very convenient setting that is close to home and the support of their family. - [The Clinic in Weslaco](https://knappmed.org/our-services/the-clinic-in-weslaco/): Dr. Gerardo Munoz-Monaco, MD serves as Medical Director for The Clinic in Weslaco. Dr. Munoz has practiced as a family medicine physician for several years, with a focus on preventative care and quality. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves as Chief of Family Medicine at Knapp Medical Center. - [Wound Center](https://knappmed.org/our-services/the-wound-center-at-knapp/): The Advanced Wound Healing Center at Knapp Medical Center provides a thorough diagnostic examination of the wound and the patient. A comprehensive and individual treatment plan is then developed and communicated to the referring physician. - [Surgical](https://knappmed.org/our-services/surgical/): We provide a comprehensive array of inpatient and outpatient surgical services, ensuring that our patients enjoy the comfort and privacy of private rooms throughout their surgical journey. - [Rehabilitation Services](https://knappmed.org/our-services/rehabilitation-services/): The Rehabilitation Services Department at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco provides a variety of treatments to help Mid-Valley residents and winter visitors who need physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Knapp Rehabilitation Services is accredited by the Joint Commission, the national accrediting organization for healthcare providers. - [Outpatient Services](https://knappmed.org/our-services/outpatient-services/): In addition to serving as an acute care hospital, Knapp Medical Center offers a wide variety of services at its outpatient center on the first floor of the hospital. The Outpatient Center at Knapp features state-of-the-art equipment and expert hospital staff. - [Pediatrics](https://knappmed.org/our-services/pediatrics/): Pediatrics - At Knapp Medical Center, we realize that a child’s hospital stay is stressful for both the parent and the child. That’s why our skilled and caring professionals work hard to make your child’s stay as comfortable as possible. We will work with your physician to provide exceptional, compassionate care. - [Neurological Care](https://knappmed.org/our-services/neurological-care/): Welcome to Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, your award-winning destination for stroke care. We are proud to introduce our Primary Stroke Center, powered by the most advanced technology through Viz.ai, and in partnership with the DHR Stroke Network. Our commitment to providing critical care in a timely manner is second to none. - [Orthopedics](https://knappmed.org/our-services/orthopedics/): Knapp Orthopedic services provide: - [Imaging Services](https://knappmed.org/our-services/imaging-services/): Knapp Medical Center provides a full range of diagnostic imaging services to better assist your physician in providing a fast and accurate diagnosis. - [Laboratory](https://knappmed.org/our-services/laboratory/): Knapp Medical Center Laboratory does 98 percent of all laboratories onsite, allowing for faster turnaround time for physicians and their patients. With its state-of-the-art PCR system, the Knapp Medical Center Lab provides fast and accurate laboratory testing that allows physicians to quickly begin the appropriate treatment for their patients. - [Emergency Department Billing](https://knappmed.org/our-services/emergency-care/emergency-department-billing/): Emergency Department Billing : - [Community Health Assessment](https://knappmed.org/about-us/community-health-assessment/): This Community Health Assessment Report is a systematic, data-driven approach to determining the health status, behaviors, and needs of residents in the primary service area of Knapp Medical Center. Subsequently, this information may be used to inform decisions and guide efforts to improve community health and wellness. - [History](https://knappmed.org/about-us/history/): History - What is today Knapp Medical Center started as an idea in the mid-1950s. That’s when Weslaco citizens indicated in a Chamber of Commerce survey that they wanted a hospital to serve the Mid-Valley. What follows is a brief synopsis of how that idea grew into the hospital Knapp is today. - [Diabetes Food Chart Outreach Program](https://knappmed.org/our-services/diabetes/diabetes-food-chart-outreach-program/): Diabetes has been a leading cause of death in America, and especially in the Rio Grande Valley and in Texas. One in six patients admitted to Knapp Medical Center has diabetes. The Knapp Auxiliary recognized the seriousness of these statistics and has responded by developing and supporting a nationally-recognized, award-winning program – the Diabetes Food Charts. - [Knapp Auxilary](https://knappmed.org/about-us/knapp-auxilary/): The Knapp Auxilary is an active and committed group of men and women working together to serve the hospital by creating volunteer opportunities, representing and promoting the hospital in the community, and raising funds for patient care equipment and health career scholarships. - [Knapp Medical Staff](https://knappmed.org/about-us/knapp-medical-staff/): The Knapp Medical Center Medical Staff is made up of physicians, dentists, and podiatrists who are all independent professional practitioners. The Medical Staff is divided into five basic categories of membership: - [Gastroenterology](https://knappmed.org/our-services/gastroenterology/): Gastroenterology - Knapp Medical Center is one of the few hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley that can perform almost all the GI services including: - [Critical Care/ICU](https://knappmed.org/our-services/critical-care-icu/): The medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Knapp Medical Center offers a healing environment for the most critical and complex health situations. - [Cardiopulmonary](https://knappmed.org/our-services/cardiopulmonary/): Cardiopulmonary - Knapp Medical Center was the first hospital in the Rio Grande Valley to offer endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) and rigid bronchoscopy. With this new technology, pulmonologists can more accurately diagnose and stage lung cancer. - [Mission Statement](https://knappmed.org/about-us/mission-statement/): Mission Statement - To deliver compassionate, quality care to patients and better healthcare to communities. - [Dr. Daniel Farray](https://knappmed.org/leadership/dr-daniel-farray/): Dr. Daniel Farray serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Knapp Medical Center. Dr. Farray completed his medical school education at the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio and went on to complete a fellowship in oncology/hematology at the Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. - [Rene Lopez](https://knappmed.org/leadership/rene-lopez/): Mr. Lopez started his tenure as CEO with Knapp Medical Center in April 2016, bringing more than 30 years of experience in healthcare to this leadership position. Under his leadership, Knapp Medical Center has earned numerous awards while serving as one of three Prime Healthcare hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley (in addition to Harlingen Medical Center and Mission Regional Medical Center). - [Emergency Room FAQs](https://knappmed.org/our-services/emergency-care/emergency-room-faqs/): Emergency Room FAQs - We understand that paying for emergency or other medically necessary care can be challenging, particularly for patients - [About Prime Healthcare](https://knappmed.org/about-us/about-prime-healthcare/): Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. Eighteen of the Prime hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. - [Schedule Time](https://knappmed.org/schedule-time/): Schedule a time with us, and one of our talent specialists will be in touch with you to discuss opportunities. - [News](https://knappmed.org/news/): Read recent news about our hospital, clinicians, innovative programs and treatments, our latest quality and safety awards, and community service. - [Financial Assistance](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/financial-assistance/): The Knapp Medical Center Financial Assistance Policy applies to uninsured or underinsured patients who come to our facilities for emergency or other medically necessary treatment. - [Visitor Frequently Asked Questions](https://knappmed.org/visitor-frequently-asked-questions/): Knapp Medical Center has gathered some of the Visitor Frequently asked questions from patients and answered them here. Please visit here! - [Awards & Accreditations](https://knappmed.org/awards-accreditations/): Awards & Accreditations - Throughout recent years, Knapp has been recognized as one of the best healthcare facilities in the United States in the various areas we serve. - [Contact](https://knappmed.org/contact/): Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1110, Weslaco TX 78599Street Address: 1401 E. Eighth St., Weslaco TX 78596 - [Volunteering at Knapp](https://knappmed.org/careers/volunteering-at-knapp/): Volunteering at Knapp - Volunteers make a huge difference at Knapp Medical Center and are one of our most valuable resources. Their kind smiles, helping hands and generous hearts are powerful means of helping our patients get well. Volunteers spread a spirit of caring and concern throughout the hallways of the hospital and clearly impact the lives of families touched by illness. - [Visitor Information](https://knappmed.org/visitor-information/): Masks that entirely cover the nose and mouth must be worn in the presence of staff or outside of the patient room. Masks with vents or exhalation valves are prohibited. Face shields cannot replace a mask but may be worn in addition to a mask. - [Privacy Policy](https://knappmed.org/privacy-policy/): We may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy. - [CareCredit](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/carecredit/): Knapp Medical Center is pleased to announce that we have partnered with CareCredit to offer promotional financing options* for expenses of $200 or more to help you get the care you need when you need it. - [My Chart – Patient Portal](https://knappmed.org/my-chart-patient-portal/): Patient Portal - Important! Sign up or sign in and access this secure and convenient way to take control of your health. - [Billing & Insurance Information](https://knappmed.org/billing-insurance-information/): Knapp Medical Center’s Business Office routinely files all necessary hospital claims to insurance companies for reimbursement. The patient, however, is ultimately responsible for all hospital services/treatment expenses. The hospital must be given all information regarding the patient’s insurance as soon as possible so that the Business Office can verify it is in effect and determine the nature of coverage. - [Leadership](https://knappmed.org/leadership/): Leadership - Knapp Medical Center’s executive team is committed to affording patients excellent service and high-quality care on every visit. Executive Team includes: - [Emergency Care](https://knappmed.org/our-services/emergency-care/): When a person needs emergency care, it is extremely important to call 911 immediately, without delay. Knapp Medical Center’s Emergency Department provides life-saving emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a safe environment. Knapp’s ER is the only one in the Mid-Valley which has on-site backup from an acute care hospital, including on-site intensive care and surgery. And Knapp is the only Level III Trauma Center and Advanced Primary Stroke Center in the Mid-Valley. - [About Us](https://knappmed.org/about-us/): About Us - Knapp Medical Center is a not-for-profit, acute care hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Located in South Texas we provide exceptional healthcare services to residents of the Rio Grande Valley. Located in Weslaco, Knapp works hard to provide state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care. - [Patients & Visitors](https://knappmed.org/patients-visitors/): Patients & Visitors - Serving the Mid-Valley since 1962, Knapp Medical Center provides patients with the latest diagnostic services and advanced treatment technology, at a convenient location, close to home in the Mid-Valley. - [Services](https://knappmed.org/our-services/): Serving the Mid-Valley since 1962, Knapp Medical Center provides patients with the latest diagnostic services and advanced treatment technology, at a convenient location, close to home in the Mid-Valley. - [Find a Provider](https://knappmed.org/find-a-provider/) - [Home](https://knappmed.org/): Knapp Medical Center is proud to be the only hospital south of San Antonio to earn this distinguished national recognition for overall hospital quality, placing KMC among an elite group of high-performing hospitals recognized for excellence in patient care, safety, outcomes, and patient experience.For the Mid Valley, this recognition represents more than a rating- itreflects access to nationally recognized healthcare close to home.