DHR Health and the City of Brownsville in the US have signed a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement for the expansion of a new hospital, aiming to increase medical services, create new jobs, and upgrade patient care facilities.
The collaboration will add approximately 14,000ft² to the city’s hospital, including new emergency and surgical capacity.
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DHR Health will invest $17.3m in the project, further broadening its presence in Brownsville and supporting new access points for emergency and specialty care.
The expansion aligns with ongoing city efforts to support economic development, employment opportunities, and improve healthcare access for local residents.
The project will add six new surgical suites, six emergency room (ER) bays, an expanded ER waiting area, installation of a Siemens 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), two cardiac catheterisation labs, expanded radiology services, and a dual source computed tomography (CT) scanner.
It will create 20 new full-time jobs for medical professionals and support staff.
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By GlobalDataThe new construction covers 9,200ft² with a further 4,800ft² remodelled area. Plans also include a driveway extension and more than 34,000ft² of landscaped campus improvements.
Construction will begin after permit approvals and is anticipated to conclude in two years. The city will incentivise DHR Health with a $2m grant under the Texas Chapter 380 Grant Agreement.
DHR Health board chairman Dr Carlos Cardenas said: “This partnership is proof that great things happen when we all come together in the best interest of our community. We are thankful that we will be able to further increase access to specialty healthcare services and elevate patient care.”
Brownsville City Mayor John Cowen, Jr said: “The DHR Brownsville expansion strengthens our healthcare services in our city and gives our healthcare professionals the opportunity to better serve patients with compassion and efficiency.
“The expansion of DHR Health Brownsville directly supports our vision for a healthier, more resilient community, while creating good jobs and supporting sustainable growth through our community.”
In October 2025, the University of Houston and DHR Health Hospital System agreed to establish the UH Tilman J Fertitta Family College of Medicine and DHR Health Medical Research and Education Center in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
