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Valley Baptist Health System company history timeline

1925

Valley Baptist Hospital, owned by the Lower Rio Grande Valley Baptist Association, opened as a not-for-profit community hospital on January 22, 1925.

1945

In Harlingen, the Baptist General Convention of Texas acquired the hospital in 1945.

1952

In Brownsville, a new wing and major renovations were added in 1952, resulting in an emergency room, a pediatric unit, a new laboratory and an operating room.

1973

The hospital was operated by the Sisters of Mercy and known as Mercy Hospital or “La Merced” for 50 years until 1973, when it came under corporate ownership and became Brownsville Medical Center.

1976

Valley Baptist Medical Foundation was formed in 1976 with a mission to raise funds to support the infrastructure of the Valley Baptist Health System.

1999

In 1999, the third floor of a Women’s Center and Emergency Department three-story tower opened.

2008

Zavaleta, who has been a member of the Brownsville medical community since 2008, said Valley Baptist has become known for its exemplary care in part through a dedication and commitment to excellent communication, not just between the care team, but between caregivers and patients.

2011

On September 1, 2011, Valley Baptist Health System and Vanguard Health Systems entered into a joint venture.

Also in 2011, Valley Baptist—Brownsville completed construction to new surgery suites, which benefit patients who need a wide variety of surgeries, including laparoscopic and other minimally invasive surgeries.

2012

In 2012, both Valley Baptist—Harlingen and Valley Baptist—Brownsville added new state-of-the-art robots.

2013

Valley Baptist- Brownsville has offered Navio robotic assisted knee replacement since 2013, and now has the medical staff and equipment for anterior hip replacements.

2016

In 2016, Valley Baptist- Harlingen was again certified by the Joint Commission for knee and hip care.

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