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An useful source of general information about Driscoll Children's Hospital and its specialty centers.

Who We Are

Driscoll Children's Hospital Celebrates 60 Years in South Texas

Since 1953, Driscoll Children's Hospital has been a beacon of light for the children of South Texas. Through shared patient stories, special events, photos and more, join us in celebrating 60 years of offering hope and healing.

History

Driscoll Children's Hospital's rich and unique heritage began as a vision of a South Texas cattlewoman. Read about the beginnings of an extraordinary gift to South Texas.

Mission, Vision and Values

The principles and priorities that Driscoll values are at the core of who we are and what we provide to the children of South Texas.

DCH Overview

The place to find facts and information about Driscoll and its services. This year's annual report as well as the latest Driscoll advertising campaigns can be found here.

Locations, Maps and Directions

A guide to assist patients, families and visitors in finding the hospital and other Driscoll specialty centers and clinics.

Governing Board

Meet the Driscoll Children's Hospital Governing Board members.

Executive Leadership

Meet the Driscoll Children's Hospital Executive Leadership Team.

News Releases

Here you will find the latest news and information about what is going on at Driscoll Children's Hospital as well as an archive of previous news releases.

Contact Us

How to reach the hospital and specialty centers by phone or email.

Quality

Statement of Ethics & Compliance Commitment

A look at the Ethics and Compliance Program at Driscoll Children's Hospital and its goals.

Driscoll C.A.R.E.S.

A five-point approach to quality that focuses on customer satisfaction, advocacy for children, respect for others, excellence in all we do and stewardship of resources.

Awards and Recognition

Our hospital, physicians and staff continue to receive awards and recognition for excellence.

Visitation

Visiting a Patient

Find hours and guidelines for visiting patients.

Carousel Gift Shop

The Carousel Gift Shop is located in Driscoll Children's Hospital and helps visitors brighten the days of our patients.

Contact Information

Driscoll Children's Hospital
3533 S. Alameda Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

(361) 694-5000
(800) DCH-LOVE or (800) 324-5683

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(800) 735-2989
Driscoll receives the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. The award elevates the Hospital to third in five levels of achievement.
Corpus Christi Human Resources Management Association names Driscoll Children's Hospital the Best Place to Work in the Coastal Bend.
Karl Serrao, M.D., (center) is joined by family members of organ donors in cutting the ribbon to dedicate a new wall honoring the children who donated.
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News

Hollywood-themed celebration planned for Driscoll nurses

May 08, 2013
Event is in conjunction with National Nurses Week, May 6-12 CORPUS CHRISTI - National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and Driscoll Children's Hospital is marking the occasion with a celebration tomorrow for its more than 500 nurses. "This is a way for us to recognize our nurses for all the work they do," said Driscoll's...
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Brownsville boy is 'a totally different person' since leukemia diagnosis

May 03, 2013
Driscoll Children's Hospital physicians treat Andrew Banda in his hometown, Brownsville BROWNSVILLE - Claudia Maldonado knew her son, Andrew Banda, was sick in January 2012. At 8 years old, he was too thin and his yellowish eyes revealed he had jaundice, she said. Still, the news that he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia...
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Driscoll transplant recipients to gather at annual reunion

May 03, 2013
Joe Esparza, 19, received a kidney transplant at Driscoll Children's Hospital in August 2012.
'It's a family reunion,' 19-year-old said of May 4 event CORPUS CHRISTI - In the months before he received a kidney transplant at Driscoll Children's Hospital last August, Joe Esparza had plenty of reasons to be depressed. His failing kidneys meant he couldn't eat french fries, cheese and fatty foods. He couldn't play...
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Dwarfism doesn't prevent 3-year-old boy from living life

May 02, 2013
Ethann Valdez, 3, was born with achondroplasia, a type of dwarfism. He's been a patient at Driscoll Children's Hospital since he was born.
Ethann Valdez's story is second in Driscoll Children's Hospital's 60th anniversary series CORPUS CHRISTI - Darting around a waiting area at Driscoll Children's Hospital with a huge smile on his face, Ethann Valdez has the seemingly endless energy of any 3-year-old boy. He doesn't appear to be bothered much by the life-threatening...
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Celebrating the past, looking to the future: Driscoll marks 60 years

April 02, 2013
On April 2, an historical marker was unveiled honoring Driscoll Children's Hospital's founder, Clara Driscoll. Pictured, left to right, are Steve Woerner, Driscoll president & CEO; Anita Eisenhauer, chairwoman of the Nueces County Historical Commission and member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas - Clara Driscoll Chapter; Karen Thompson, president general of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas; Corpus Christi Mayor Nelda Martinez; and Loyd Neal, chairman of Driscoll's governing board.
Ceremony includes dedication of historical marker honoring hospital's founder CORPUS CHRISTI - Notable guests and community leaders gathered today to commemorate Driscoll Children's Hospital's 60th anniversary and witness the dedication of an historical marker honoring the hospital's founder, Clara Driscoll. The ceremony,...
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