Families are invited to join STHS in kicking off the holiday season with a safe outdoor event featuring food, crafts, games and special performances by local students
South Texas Health System Children’s never misses the opportunity to spread some cheer to its current and former patients, as well as the community, during the holiday season. During the height of the pandemic, South Texas Health System turned to virtual and drive-thru activities to help celebrate special moments. Now, with more than 80% of the Hidalgo County population having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine according to state health departments, and a drop in COVID-related hospitalizations, STHS Children’s is excited to safely welcome back RGV families to its first major in-person event since 2019 — the facility’s annual Children’s Christmas Posada, which was cancelled in 2020.
With the theme of “Christmas Around the World,” attendees will be able to travel from from continent to continent (without ever boarding a plane!) as they stroll through the STHS Children’s main parking lot, stopping to enjoy treats, drinks, games and crafts, all while learning about special holiday traditions from various global destinations at stations set up by STHS’ facilities and departments, as well as participating community organizations, including a space to have your photo taken with Santa Claus.
The free outdoor event will also feature performances by local students and will adhere to safety guidelines, including adequate spacing between booths and a mask requirement.
| Who: South Texas Health System Children’s |
| What: | Children’s Christmas Posada |
| When: | Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. |
| Where: | Main Parking Lot South Texas Health System Children’s 1102 W. Trenton Rd. Edinburg, TX 78539 |
About South Texas Health System
South Texas Health System is a multi-facility healthcare system serving patients throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The system includes four acute care facility campuses with specialties in pediatrics, heart and vascular services, maternity and women’s health and trauma services. Inpatient and outpatient treatment for behavioral health needs and addictive disorders is also provided through the system’s South Texas Health System Behavioral facility. South Texas Health System is affiliated with the South Texas Clinical Partners ACO, Prominence Health Plan, and Cornerstone Regional Hospital. The system operates an advanced Level II Trauma Center at South Texas Health System McAllen, the first and only freestanding children’s facility and pediatric ER at South Texas Health System Children’s, the region’s only freestanding heart hospital and specialized cardiac ER at South Texas Health System Heart, and six freestanding emergency rooms located in and around Weslaco, Mission, Edinburg, McAllen and Alamo. For more information about the system and its comprehensive services, please visit www.southtexashealthsystem.com.
Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of South Texas Health System. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.
