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Knapp Medical Center Achieves 5 Stars In Medicare Ratings
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is the only hospital in the Rio Grande Valley to receive a 5-star rating in the latest hospital ratings report from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
New Nursing School from Prime Healthcare to Help Address Shortage of Nurses in Valley
A new nursing school for Prime Healthcare hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley has received unanimous approval from the Texas Board of Nursing and will help to address a shortage of nurses in South Texas.
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
(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...
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. The revised visitor policy allows more...
Dr. Heriberto Alanis of Knapp Emergency Department Featured During National Hispanic Heritage Month
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...
NEW INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM TO SERVE MID-VALLEY
15 Physicians to form historic inaugural classfor UTRGV Residency at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco WESLACO – A new Internal Medicine Residency Program through the UTRGV School of Medicine will help bring additional doctors to the...
State-of-the-art hospital beds at Knapp Medical Center designed to be more comfortable for Mid-Valley patients
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...
Knapp Medical Center Installs New Surgery Suite for Urology Patients
WESLACO – Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco has installed an advanced new “cystoscopy suite” which will benefit patients needing urologic surgery.The specialized GE equipment allows urologists to “see” more clearly inside of the bladder...
Hospital Patients to Benefit from 85 New High-Tech “i-Beds” at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco
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. In addition to the 85...
Temporary “No Visitation” Policy Implemented at Hospital
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.The temporary “no visitation” policy is being implemented...
Temporary Visitor Restrictions Implemented at Hospital
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...