Prime Healthcare and Mission Regional Medical Center to invest $10.5 million to expand access to 24/7 emergency care in western Hidalgo County
PALMVIEW, Texas, June 2026 – Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, for the new Palmview Emergency Department, a department of Mission Regional Medical Center.
The $10.5 million investment reflects Prime Healthcare and Mission Regional Medical Center’s continued commitment to expanding access to high-quality emergency care for families, working parents, school-age children, and patients of all ages in western Hidalgo County. Once complete, the new emergency department will provide care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Mission Regional Medical Center also extends its sincere appreciation to the City of Palmview and to the Palmview Municipal Development District (PMDD) for their collaboration and partnership in helping bring this important healthcare project to the community.
The new 13,756-square-foot facility will include an ambulance bay, covered patient drop-off entrance, in-house X-ray and laboratory services, exam rooms, advanced medical equipment, a patient lobby, and parking. The facility will be staffed by experienced emergency medicine providers from Mission Regional Medical Center.
The community is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at 400 W. Veterans Blvd. in Palmview, just north of Expressway 83.
Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2027, when the Palmview Emergency Department will begin serving the community with around-the-clock emergency care.
The Palmview Emergency Department, a department of Mission Regional Medical Center, will help address emergency care needs in western Hidalgo County by providing treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, including:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Bleeding and wounds
- Fever
- Nausea, diarrhea, and dehydration
- Breathing difficulties
- Allergic reactions
- Broken bones
- Drug and alcohol overdose
Mission Regional Medical Center has earned numerous recognitions for quality and emergency care, including being named a 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies for four years in a row, 2023–2026, by Healthgrades, a national healthcare ratings organization.
Mission Regional Medical Center is also the only hospital in the Rio Grande Valley to receive an “A” grade for patient safety 12 times in a row, from 2020 to 2026, from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that evaluates hospitals on patient safety.
“We are dedicated to ensuring our communities have access to the highest standard of emergency care,” said Kane Dawson, President and CEO of Mission Regional Medical Center. “This $10.5 million investment by Prime Healthcare and Mission Regional Medical Center represents more than a new building — it represents our commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of families in Palmview and western Hidalgo County. We are also grateful to the City of Palmview and to the Palmview Municipal Development District (PMDD) for their partnership and collaboration in helping make this project possible.”
Cesar Guerra, RN, Chief Nursing Officer for Mission Regional Medical Center, said the new emergency department will extend Mission Regional’s culture of quality, safety, and patient-centered care to the Palmview community.
“For several years, the Emergency Department at Mission Regional Medical Center has been ranked number one in the nation in patient satisfaction among its sister hospitals in Prime Healthcare, and Mission Regional has remained the most consistent hospital in the Rio Grande Valley for top patient safety grades,” Guerra said. “We are proud to bring that same level of excellence, fast care, and accurate diagnosis to the new Palmview Emergency Department.”
Mission Regional Medical Center serves as a Level IV Trauma Center, designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide resuscitation, stabilization, assessment, and treatment to injury victims. Mission Regional also serves as a Primary Stroke Center and is certified by The Joint Commission, the national accrediting organization for healthcare organizations.
For more information about the Palmview Emergency Department, a department of Mission Regional Medical Center, and award-winning care at Mission Regional Medical Center, please visit www.missionrmc.org.
About Mission Regional Medical Center
Mission Regional Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional medical services to the Mission area. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community through advanced treatments and compassionate care.