§ To serve our fellow man by providing quality healthcare and service for the overall well-being of individuals in the community regardless of race religion, sex, age, nationality, or economic status.

§ To value our Medical Staff, employees and volunteers as our most important asset.

§ To be good citizens through community involvement, providing health education in preventive medicine and self-care.

§ To respect our patients' rights and decisions about their healthcare.

§ To invest in our future by providing a positive family atmosphere of comfort, hospitality, compassion, understanding, hope and support.

§ To continue to grow and advance in technology.

§ To adapt to the changes and challenges of a pending reformation of the healthcare system by becoming a part of a successful integrated system of "network" in order to meet all the healthcare needs of the community in a most effective, and economical manner.

Above all our mission is to serve.

Starr County Memorial District operates Starr County Memorial Hospital (SCMH) located at 2753 Hospital Court, Rio Grande City, Texas. SCMH is a progressive, acute-care general medical center offering medical, surgical, obstetric and pediatric services. Established in 1975, SCMH is licensed by the State of Texas and accredited by CMS.  It is a member of the Texas Hospital Association, American Hospital Association, and the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals.

Starr County Memorial District was created by a special act of the 62 Texas Legislature in 1972 pursuant of the authority granted to the Legislature by Article 9 Section 9 of the Texas Constitution. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected by the voters of the District to serve two-year terms. Elections are held the in May of each year.

Starr County Memorial has been serving the needs of Starr County since 1975. Currently, SCMH is licensed as a 49  bed acute-care medical center. Several renovations have been made to the facility including an addition to the Laboratory Department, an expansion to add space to the Emergency Department and a new wing to provide more space to the Obstetrics Department. The Emergency Department is certified as a Level 4 Trauma Center. Additional space for a

Cat-scan unit was provided. SCMH now has three Rural Health Clinics.  We also offer outpatient lab services at an off Campus location.