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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...
1st Baby of New Decade Born in Mid-Valley, at Knapp Medical Center
New Year’s baby delivered at award-winning Knapp Women's CenterWeslaco – 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...
Free health talk / luncheon on arthritis Jan. 28 in Weslaco
Dr. Michael Sander to speak, answer questions at Knapp Medical CenterWeslaco – Dr. Michael Sander, Orthopedic Surgeon with UT Health RGV in Weslaco, will discuss arthritis and joint replacement surgery during a free health talk/luncheon...
Wound Center at Knapp Caring for Diabetes, Other Patients
Also offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Weslaco 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...
Knapp Medical Center Receives 3 Women’s Care Excellence Awards
Healthgrades recognition received in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Labor and Delivery and Gynecologic Surgery(WESLACO, TX.)—August 22, 2019-- Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, a member of Prime Healthcare, has been recognized for excellence...
Knapp Medical Center Certified As Level II Neonatal Nursery
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.The certification by the Texas Department of...
Knapp Women’s Services Using Rapid Response Cart to Speed Care to Patients
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...
Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $267 Million Series 2018 Bond Offerings
(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...
The Joint Commission has recognized Prime Healthcare hospitals as 2017 Pioneers in Quality™ Contributors
Prime Hospitals recognized for quality improvement in health care (Ontario, CA – November 16, 2017) –The Joint Commission has recognized Prime Healthcare as a Pioneer in Quality contributor. Prime hospitals have implemented new...