SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM TO HOST TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY AIMED AT ENCOURAGING RGV RESIDENTS TO EMBRACE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE Encouraging healthy living through regular physical activity and more, STHS’ annual community event will feature family-friendly activities focused on the mind, body and soul If you’re hoping to lead a long and healthy life, it’s important to develop wholesome habits like staying physically active, eating well and managing stress. “Health experts estimate that about 25% of the variation in human life span is determined by genetics,” says Tom Castañeda, System Director of Marketing & Public Relations, South Texas Health System. “But the rest can be attributed in large part to how we take care of our bodies, especially if we want to enjoy a good quality of life as we age.” A healthy lifestyle, which includes regular exercise and proper nutrition, positively impacts both physical and mental well-being. It can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart attack and stroke, improve energy levels and enhance an individual’s overall quality of life. Unfortunately, a small percentage of Americans – less than 3% — lead a healthy lifestyle, according to a recent study conducted by Oregon State University researchers, meaning the fail to meet ideal “healthy lifestyle” criteria that reduce a person’s risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Those standards include exercising at least 150 minutes a week, maintaining a body mass index (BMI) below 20% for men and 30% for women, eating a diet that aligns with nutritional guidelines and not smoking. The good news: families who engage in shared healthy habits tend to experience better overall long-term health, leading to increased happiness, improved mental well-being, and a greater sense of connection within the family unit. “Healthy living habits are often nurtured in the home. By prioritizing regular physical activity, nutritious meals and mental well-being, families can help set the foundation for lifelong health,” says Castañeda. “Together, family members can support and encourage one another to reap the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle.” So, to help highlight the numerous ways that families can lead a healthy lifestyle as a unit, South Texas Health System is hosting its fifth annual Transform Your Life Health & Wellness Day, a free event featuring engaging, family-friendly activities that focus on the body, mind and spirit. Taking place on Saturday, July 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen – located at 6200 Tres Lagos Blvd. – the event will feature Zumba, yoga, pickleball and other exercise classes, healthy cooking demonstrations, mental health-related activities and a special community expo to highlight the resources available locally to help you lead a healthy lifestyle. “From community fitness programs and recreational facilities to city parks and hike-and-bike trails, there are many options available for residents across the Rio Grande Valley to help them lead a healthy lifestyle,” says Castañeda. “Through our annual Transform Your Life Health & Wellness Day, we’re giving community members a taste of those offerings and helping them take the first steps to healthier living. Together, we can get healthy and stay healthy!” For more information on the Transform Your Life Health & Wellness Day, including a schedule of activities, visit STHSActive.com or contact the STHS Marketing Department at 956-388-2020. Who: South Texas Health System What: Transform Your Life Health & Wellness Day When: Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen 6200 Tres Lagos Blvd. McAllen, TX 78504 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 I 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 seven freestanding emergency rooms located in and around Weslaco, Mission, Edinburg, McAllen, Pharr and Alamo. For more information about the system and its comprehensive services, please visit www.southtexashealthsystem.com . STHS McAllen celebrates its first milestone with its robotic surgery program. Read More » STHS Behavioral talks on self-care in it’s latest Let’s Talk Mental Health webinar on July 3. Read More » STHS Edinburg has added a Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System to its fleet. 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