ER Wait Time | Door To Provider: minutes If this is a life threatening emergency, call 911. History What is today Knapp Medical Center started as an idea in the mid-1950s. That’s when Weslaco citizens indicated in a Chamber of Commerce survey that they wanted a hospital to serve the Mid-Valley. What follows is a brief synopsis of how that idea grew into the hospital Knapp is today. From Concept to Building to Expanding Interest Expressed The Mid Valley Hospital Development Corporation was formed after the McAllen District of the United Methodist Church agreed to run the hospital if a structure was built. Volunteers from Donna, Mercedes, Edcouch-Elsa, Progreso, and Weslaco went to work to raise money. Fundraising Begins The Knapp Foundation donated the first major gift of $300,000. The hospital was named after the Knapp family to recognize this generosity. Volunteers raised another $500,000 from among Mid Valley communities. This $800,000 was matched by a federal Hill-Burton grant to make the hospital a reality. Hospital Opens and Expands Knapp Medical Center opened in Weslaco on January 2, 1962 as Knapp Memorial Methodist Hospital with 100 beds. In 1980, Knapp doubles in physical space and adds 80 rooms to the original 100. Under an amicable agreement, the long relationship between United Methodist Church and Knapp Memorial Methodist Hospital was dissolved in 1986, and the hospital was renamed to Knapp Medical Center. In 1990, Knapp grew by a third to add outpatient services and a new Emergency Room. Knapp acquired 15 acres of adjacent property in 1993 for future expansion after Weslaco voters approved an exchange for 50 acres in southwest Weslaco. Hospital Grows Along with the Valley All inpatient, surgical and obstetrical services were moved into a six story tower with 233 inpatient beds in late 1995. The Hospice program accepted its first patient in late 1996 A new Emergency Department was dedicated in May 2003. In 2004, a 32,000 square foot Conference Center was opened. Remodeling of the former E.R. space for an Outpatient Center was completed in 2006 followed by major renovations of Labor & Delivery and Pediatrics in 2007 and Postpartum, Nursery and Medical Units in 2010. Knapp Today Today, Knapp Medical Center is a 227-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital. Not-for-profit means that Knapp uses its income for operating expenses, retirement of debt and expansion of services.In 2013, Knapp Medical Center became a part of Prime Healthcare Services, a growing California-based system of more than 40 hospitals nationwide. As part of Prime Healthcare Services – which was named one of the top 15 health systems in the country in 2013, 2012, and 2009 – Knapp has gained the stability and support to continue to provide quality healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for decades to come. Our Service Area Our Primary Service Area includes Donna east to La Feria and Monte Alto south to the Rio Grande, or what is referred to as the Mid-Valley. Our Team More than 250 physicians, all independent professional practitioners, serve on the Knapp Medical Staff. With more than 880 employees, Knapp is one of Hidalgo County’s largest private employers. We also provide volunteer opportunities for more than 250 people. Our Services With a broad spectrum of patients, here are a few Knapp services: 24 Hour Emergency Department – Advanced (Level III) Trauma Center Adult Medicine Cardiology Critical Care/ICU Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery Pediatrics Women’s Health Obstetrics/Gynecology Neonatal Care Outpatient Center that provides over 400 services, including… All Digital Imaging Cardiopulmonary Diabetes Education Endoscopy Procedures Gastroenterology (GI) Hospice Care Laboratory Nutrition Counseling Rehabilitation Wellness Screenings About Us About Prime Healthcare Community Health Assessment History Leadership Knapp Auxilary Knapp Medical Staff Mission Statement Information Center COVID-19 Patient and Visitor Information About Prime Healthcare My Chart - Patient Portal Make a Payment CME Conference Registration Careers Volunteering at Knapp ABOUT US ABOUT PRIME HEALTHCARE FOR PATIENTS MY CHART - PATIENT PORTAL SITE DISCLAIMER AFFILIATION LETTER SERVICES FIND A PROVIDER CAREERS CONTACT US NEWS PRIVACY POLICY Knapp Medical Center 1401 East 8th Street Weslaco, TX 78596 956-968-8567 Get Directions Copyright © 2021 Privacy Policy Site Map Website Accessibility A member of Prime Healthcare www.primehealthcare.com