Community hospital receives multiple awards from Healthgrades
HARLINGEN, Texas – Harlingen Medical Center has once again earned national recognition for delivering 5-star care, receiving top ratings for pacemaker procedures, hip fracture treatment, diabetic emergencies, and pneumonia care.
The recognition from Healthgrades — a national company which specializes in research and information about healthcare — is the latest accolade for Harlingen Medical Center, which has also consistently received an “A” grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group.
Harlingen Medical Center’s latest recognitions from Healthgrades include the following:
- Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for 6 Years in a Row (2021-2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 19 Years in a Row (2008-2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
- Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia for 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)
“We are honored to receive these awards for quality of care,” said Todd Mann, CEO of Harlingen Medical Center. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional care to the patients and communities we serve.”
Mr. Mann said HMC’s multiple awards are a testament to the work of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals who are committed to the “pursuit of patient-centered excellence in all that we do.”
“Harlingen Medical Center’s clinical team works consistently to pursue the highest standards for clinical excellence — and we are extremely proud of these achievements,” Mr. Mann added.
Harlingen Medical Center’s accomplishments are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2026 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures — at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide — to determine the top performers in specialty care.
By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.
As performance gaps persist between the nation’s highest and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important. Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis revealed that if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2022-2024 study period, on average, 230,466 lives could have been saved and 156,797 complications could have been avoided.*
“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor with Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Harlingen Medical Center for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including in pacemaker procedures, hip fracture treatment, diabetic hospitalizations, and treatment of pneumonia.”
Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
For more information on award-winning medical services in the Rio Grande Valley, please consult your physician and visit www.HarlingenMedicalCenter.com.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
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ABOUT Harlingen Medical Center
Harlingen Medical Center is a nationally recognized and award-winning general acute care hospital. The Level IV Trauma Designated hospital specializes in imaging, bariatrics, cardiovascular, orthopedics, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, and wound healing care. Our concept of “Patient Focused Care” puts you, the patient, first! The design, management, staffing, and operation of our hospital are focused on your needs and overall comfort.For more information, please call (956) 365-1000or visit www.HarlingenMedicalCenter.com.