South Texas Rural Health Services

What South Texas Rural Health Services does

South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc. (STRHS) is a nonprofit, federally qualified community health center founded in 1975 and headquartered in Cotulla, Texas. The organization operates an integrated delivery network comprising 8 medical clinics, 5 dental clinics, 7 licensed substance abuse centers, 4 wellness gym centers, and 10 locations providing mental health services across six rural South Texas counties — La Salle, Frio, Medina, Dimmit, Uvalde, and Maverick. STRHS holds Health Center Program grantee status under 42 U.S.C. 254b, Federal Tort Claims Act deemed status, Joint Commission accreditation, an HRSA Bronze Seal, and a 2026 National Quality Leader AdvancingHIT recognition.

The service portfolio spans primary medical care (preventative care, immunizations, lab tests, women's health, pediatric care), comprehensive dental services (general dentistry, crowns, root canals, dentures, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry), behavioral health (outpatient mental health counseling, adult and youth substance abuse treatment, medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction), and wellness programming (structured exercise and basic nutrition counseling targeted at obesity and Type 2 Diabetes). A mobile healthcare unit supports community outreach events, and telehealth is delivered through the behavioral health team. The organization accepts PPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP, and operates a sliding-scale fee schedule for uninsured individuals and families below 200% of the federal poverty level, with no patient denied access due to inability to pay.

The business model is a multi-payer, grant-supported clinical services operation. Primary funding comes from HRSA Section 330 grants as a Health Center Program grantee, supplemented by reimbursements from public and private insurers and sliding-scale patient fees. Leadership comprises CEO Myrta Garcia, Medical Director Dr. Marcela Riojas, CFO Alyssa R. Gomez, CRO Amanda Rios, Chief Family Nurse Practitioner Dora Fast, Dental Director Dr. Guillermo Betancourt, and Development Officer Ailyn Chong, supported by a community board including Chairman Johnny Gloria, Vice Chair Robin Jones, and Treasurer Diana Rodriguez. The organization is privately held (nonprofit), headquartered in Cotulla, and not subject to PE/VC investment activity.

Name

South Texas Rural Health Services

Legal name

South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc.

Website

https://southtexasruralhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Texas Rural Health Services is a nonprofit, federally qualified community health center operating 30+ medical, dental, behavioral health, and wellness sites across six rural South Texas counties since 1975, serving low-income and uninsured residents on a sliding-fee basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) (HLAFAGAL), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care services
• Dental health services
• Behavioral health services
• Rural healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cotulla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue generated from patient services across medical, dental, behavioral health, and wellness center services. Accepts various insurance types including PPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP.
2. Sliding Scale Fee Program: Discounted/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income for patients below 200% of federal poverty level who lack adequate insurance coverage.
3. Federal Grants (HRSA): Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funding as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health (mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment including medication-assisted treatment), and wellness/fitness services across 8 medical clinics, 5 dental clinics, 7 substance abuse centers, 4 wellness gyms, and 10 mental health locations in 6 rural South Texas counties. Services are accessible regardless of ability to pay, with a sliding scale discount for patients below 200% of federal poverty level and acceptance of PPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP.

Product overview

South Texas Rural Health Services is a federally-qualified health center offering an integrated healthcare delivery system. The organization operates Medical Services (primary care, women's health, pediatric care, immunizations), Oral Health/Dental Services (general dentistry, preventative care, oral surgery), Behavioral Health Services (mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, medication-assisted treatment), and Wellness Centers. The company currently operates 8 medical clinics, 5 dental clinics, 7 licensed substance abuse centers, 4 wellness gym centers, and 10 locations providing mental health services across rural Texas counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary care services for rural South Texas residents, including preventative health care, routine medical care, immunizations, laboratory tests, health education, women's health, pediatric care, and referrals for specialty consultations. Available at 8 medical clinic locations across La Salle, Frio, Medina, Dimmit, Uvalde, and Maverick counties.
• Oral Health / Dental Services Comprehensive dental services including diagnostic, preventative, and restorative services, crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, periodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry for children from 6 months of age. Available at 5 dental clinics across rural South Texas.
• Mental Health Counseling Outpatient mental health counseling addressing family, economic, marital, health, and occupational stressors through individual and group sessions. Available at 10 locations across rural South Texas with telehealth capability.
• Medication Assisted Treatment Opioid addiction treatment program combining medication, counseling, and family support for recovery. Provided at 7 licensed substance abuse centers across rural South Texas.
• Adult Substance Abuse Services Outpatient substance abuse treatment for adults including group and individual sessions addressing marital issues, alcohol, drug abuse, and anger management.
• Youth Services Substance abuse treatment program targeting youth aged 13-17, with group and individual counseling available for court-referred and voluntary participants.
• Wellness Centers Fitness and wellness facilities promoting general health through structured exercise and basic nutrition education to decrease obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. Operated at 4 wellness gym center locations across rural South Texas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decrease in frequency of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in patient population through wellness programs

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of State Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006State agency that asked STRHS to expand substance abuse program to Maverick County, leading to opening of Eagle Pass Behavioral Health offices in 2006.
• Armando C. Garcia FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Donated property and building in Cotulla which was renovated and opened as the Armando C. Garcia Community Center Building in 2004.
• El Sacrificio OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Collaborated with El Sacrificio Organization to open a clinic in Pearsall in 1983, expanding healthcare access in Frio County.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Knapp Medical Center (Knapp Community Care): Community-based healthcare provider in the Weslaco/Mid-Valley area of South Texas offering primary care, specialty, and outpatient services. Adjacent rural South Texas provider with overlapping patient geography though not strictly FQHC.
• CommUnityCare: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Austin/Travis County area with 27+ locations providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Comparable FQHC peer, though operating in a more urbanized market than STRHS.

Direct peers

• Community Health Centers of South Central Texas: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple clinical sites across a multi-county service area in central/south Texas, providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health to rural and underserved communities. Comparable multi-county FQHC peer.
• Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe: Federally Qualified Health Center based in El Paso providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and youth services to underserved border communities. Comparable mission-driven FQHC with similar service mix and bilingual patient base.
• Lone Star Circle of Care: Federally Qualified Health Center with multiple sites across Central Texas providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Comparable multi-site FQHC serving Medicaid and uninsured populations with sliding-fee programs.
• Amistad Community Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Corpus Christi and surrounding coastal South Texas counties with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Comparable FQHC operating multi-site community clinics for underserved populations.
• Su Clinica Familiar: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Rio Grande Valley with medical, dental, and behavioral health services for uninsured and Medicaid populations. Comparable FQHC peer providing integrated outpatient care to low-income South Texas residents.
• United Medical Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple clinical sites across Maverick, Val Verde, and surrounding South Texas border counties, providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations. Directly comparable FQHC peer serving the same rural South Texas patient demographic.
• Project Vida Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center in El Paso providing integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental, and community outreach services to underserved border populations. Comparable FQHC with similar rural/underserved mission.
• AccessHealth: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Fort Bend County area of Texas with medical, dental, and behavioral health services for uninsured and underinsured residents. Comparable FQHC with multi-county reach and sliding-fee program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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