MCALLEN, Texas - Kevin Marti, president of Wisconsiin-based Intelligent Video Solutions, says the simulation hospital South Texas College has built for its nursing students is “world class.”

Marti was present for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at STC’s Nursing and Allied Health campus in McAllen.

His company designs cutting-edge video simulation software that enhances and creates virtual training opportunities for nursing students.

The software, valued at half-a-million-dollars and provided and installed by Intelligent Video Solutions, was acquired through a $3 million Department of Labor Health Care Professional Expansion Initiative Grant, facilitated by STC’s long-time partner, Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA).

“I’m going to be very transparent, my expectations were a little tempered, okay? That was until I walked into this facility,” Marti said. “When Ruben took me on a tour and we started walking around your hospital, I was blown away. I mean, really blown away. And I told Ruben at that time, I said, Ruben, this is world class.”

Those present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony applauded Martin’s remarks.

“Over the past 11 years since we started IVS… I’ve had the privilege of visiting a lot of other places, and going on a lot of different tours,” Marti said. “And I want you to know that this isn't just best class for South Texas. This is world class, what you guys are doing.”

Editor’s Note: Here is an audio recording of some of Marti’s remarks from the podium at the ceremony, along with some of those from VIDA Chairman Tony Aguirre.

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