Health and Wellness Videos
South Texas Health System is committed to helping you prioritize your health and wellness. Through its South Texas Health Minutes — one-minute educational health videos on a variety of health topics — STHS hopes you will take action to prevent serious illness. Choose a topic below to watch the video(s).
Awareness
Living with Anxiety – Learn How to Cope
Anxiety is a sustained mental health disorder that goes well beyond everyday worries. Learn the symptoms and coping mechanisms.
Asthma – Avoid Asthma Triggers
Did you know that asthma is one of the leading causes of hospitalization among children under the age of 15? Learn how to avoid asthma triggers.
Depression – Tips for How to Cope Better
As the leading cause of disability in the world, depression may affect your ability to participate in daily tasks and activities.
Healthy Living for the New Year
New Year, New You! Accomplish your New Year’s resolutions with these simple tips and tricks from South Texas Health System McAllen.
Scoliosis – Early Diagnosis Is Key
As the most common spinal deformity among school-age children, scoliosis affects an estimated 6 million children in the U.S.
Sleep Center – Sleep Disorder Treatments
Think you have a sleep disorder? We offer comprehensive sleep study sessions for adults and children to help diagnose and treat sleep disorders.
Stroke Symptoms – The Signs of Stroke
As a DNV-GL Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, South Texas Health System McAllen is here to keep you informed about the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Suicide Awareness – Warning Signs
If you or a loved one are experiencing hopelessness or emotional distress, you are not alone. Learn more in our latest video, or call 1-800-273-TALK.
Prevention and Risk Factors
Back Pain Prevention – Tips and Tricks
If you’re experiencing discomfort or chronic pain in your back, you’re not alone. For the latest prevention tips and tricks, here’s our South Texas Health Minute.
Breast Cancer Prevention – Get Tips
Did you know that healthy eating and exercise can help prevent breast cancer? Learn the latest prevention tips.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
With one in eight women diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, it’s important to be aware of the risks. Learn more about the risk factors for breast cancer.
Carpal Tunnel Prevention – Tips and Tricks
If you work at a computer all day, you might be at risk for carpal tunnel. Learn what steps you can take to prevent it in our latest video.
Child Sports Injury Prevention
From wearing the right equipment to staying on top of conditioning exercises, many sports injuries can be prevented with proper intervention.
Diabetes Prevention – Tips
Did you know that healthy eating and exercise can help prevent type II diabetes? Learn the prevention tips you need to know.
Diabetes Risk Factors – Learn the Risks
With high instances of the disease in the Rio Grande Valley, it’s important to be aware of what might be contributing to your personal risk.
Liver Disease Prevention
Approximately two million people worldwide die from liver disease each year. In this video, we discuss ways to prevent liver disease.
Mammograms – Breast Cancer Screening
Have you had your annual mammogram? Learn more about the breast cancer screening process to fight against this common cancer.
Obesity – Lower Your Risk
Obesity carries with it an increased risk of serious disease. Hear from Dr. Ernesto Garza on steps you can take to maintain a healthy weight.
Stroke Prevention – Latest Tips
Did you know that healthy eating and exercise can help prevent stroke? Learn the latest prevention tips in this South Texas Health Minute.
Stroke Risk Factors – Know the Risks
Tune in to our latest South Texas Health Minute to stay informed about the genetic and environmental risk factors that can increase your risk of stroke.
Wound Care – Prevent Amputations
Unhealed wounds can lead to infection and severe complications. Prevent amputation whenever possible through advanced treatment options.
Safety
Halloween Safety
It’s no trick! Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for children when it comes to motor vehicle accidents.
Holiday Decorating Safety
The best way to spread holiday cheer is to ensure your family is healthy and safe! Learn how to approach holiday decorating safely.
Holiday Food Safety – Avoid Mishaps
South Texas Health System is here to share the information you need to know to avoid any food poisoning or kitchen mishaps.
Holiday Travel Safety – Keep Family Safe
Dr. Carlos Palacio has seen his fair share of trauma injuries. Hear from Dr. Palacio this holiday season on the steps you can take to keep your family safe.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Safety
When it’s time to celebrate the New Year, ring it in safely with these firework injury prevention tips from South Texas Health System.
Surgery and Rehabilitation
Arthritis Management
As the most common disability in the United States, arthritis affects nearly 55 million adults. Learn the steps you can take to improve your prognosis.
Cardiac Rehab – Improve Heart Function
The South Texas Health System Heart intensive cardiac rehabilitation program is the first of its kind in South Texas.
Hernia Surgery
With minimally invasive hernia surgery, our patients can experience less pain, smaller incisions and faster recovery times.
Hysterectomy Surgery – No Scar Surgery
With no scar hysterectomy surgery, you can take charge of your health while benefiting from less pain and a quicker recovery.
Interventional Radiology
The Interventional Radiology Lab at South Texas Health System McAllen offers minimally invasive surgical options for patients.
Knee Injuries – Keep an Active Lifestyle
Learn how to maintain an active lifestyle while prioritizing your bone health with these tips from South Texas Health System.
Obesity and Disease
The South Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center offers no-cost BMI screenings, assessments, education and more.
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Highly skilled therapists develop a customized physical therapy program that can help you return to your prior level of functioning.
Stroke Rehabilitation
Certified by the Joint Commission for Excellence, STHS McAllen works alongside recovering stroke patients to help them regain their mobility.
Substance Abuse
It is not uncommon for those experiencing mental health stressors to turn to substance abuse. If you are struggling with addiction we are here to help.
Weight-Loss Surgery
South Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center can provide the resources and tools necessary to improve your overall health.
Screenings and Warning Signs
Breast Cancer Warning Signs
Learn more about the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women and its symptoms in our latest video.
Cardiac CT Screenings – Calcium Score
A cardiac screening uses CT scan images to measure the calcified plaque in your blood vessels and can evaluate the health of your coronary arteries.
Diabetes Screenings – Assess your Health
With nearly 2/3 of the Rio Grande Valley experiencing diabetes or pre-diabetes, many residents of our community have gone undiagnosed.
Diabetes Warning Signs
When it comes to managing diabetes, early intervention is key. Learn the warning signs to look out for in our latest South Texas Health Minute.
MRI Technology – Comfort
STHS ER Weslaco is proud to offer our patients a comfortable alternative to the traditional MRI experience with the Hitachi Oasis System.