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Published April 13, 2016

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Conjoined twins separated in marathon operation

A skilled team of surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, have successfully separated 10-month-old conjoined twins, Ximena and Scarlett Hernandez-Torres. Read More
Published November 16, 2018

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Driscoll hosts Special Dinner for NICU families

WHAT: Driscoll Children’s Hospital is hosting a Special Dinner for families with babies currently receiving care in Driscoll’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Graciously given by auction donors from a March of Dimes function, the event will feature a dinner provided by Shoreline Sandwich Company. Chef Kris will be preparing a … Read More
Published November 16, 2018

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Driscoll Children’s Hospital Celebrates World Diabetes Day

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Diabetes and Endocrinology team members were on hand with patients, family, friends and city leaders to witness the Harbor Bridge lit up in blue, the color chosen by the International Diabetes Federation. Driscoll Children’s Hospital staff came together this past Wednesday, Nov. 14, to celebrate World … Read More
Published November 8, 2018

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Organ donors and their families to be honored at Driscoll ceremony

WHAT: Driscoll Children’s Hospital honors families of children whose organs were donated so that others may live. There will be a presentation, slideshow of donors and a tour of the Driscoll Children’s Hospital Organ Donor Wall. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. WHERE: Driscoll Children’s Hospital … Read More
Published October 30, 2018

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Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, named Driscoll Health System Executive Vice President and COO

Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA CORPUS CHRISTI – Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Driscoll Health System. Dr. Peterson has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Driscoll Health Plan since 2006, where she has overseen … Read More
Published October 25, 2018

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Apple Sale to benefit Driscoll patients

WHAT: The 36th annual Six Points Kiwanis Club Apple Sale, benefiting Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Cost is $45 for one case of apples (Red or Golden Delicious). All proceeds will go toward funding Driscoll’s Cardiology, Nephrology, Oncology and Pulmonology summer camp programs. Call 361-694-6401 for more information. WHEN: Friday, Oct. Read More
Published October 25, 2018

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Driscoll co-sponsoring free car seat inspection

WHAT: Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Injury Prevention Program, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Corpus Christi Police Officer Association are sponsoring a free car seat inspection. Parents are invited to bring their car seats and receive instruction on proper use and safety. Parents and caregivers will receive hands-on instruction … Read More
Published October 24, 2018

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Driscoll Health Plan celebrates 20th anniversary

VICTORIA – Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) will celebrate its 20th anniversary this month with multiple events at its offices throughout South Texas, including Victoria. The celebration will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 1908 N. Laurent St., Sixth Floor, Suite 640. Driscoll Health Plan is part … Read More
Published October 22, 2018

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Driscoll Health Plan celebrates 20th anniversary

CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) will celebrate its 20th anniversary this month with multiple events at its offices throughout South Texas, including Corpus Christi. The celebration will be held at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23; 615 N. Upper Broadway, Second Floor, Suite 200. Driscoll Health Plan is part … Read More
Published October 17, 2018

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Driscoll benefits from Walmart’s generosity

CORPUS CHRISTI – On Oct. 17, Walmart/Sam’s Club reached a fundraising milestone by passing the $1 billion mark in donations to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). More than $30 million was raised by Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members during this year’s U.S. campaign that runs from … Read More
Published October 12, 2018

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Driscoll holding 40th reunion for former NICU patients

WHAT: The 40th annual NICU Reunion, a celebration for all graduates of Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, and the event will feature games, food, face painting, Moonwalks, pumpkin designing and prizes. WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 WHERE: … Read More
Published October 8, 2018

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Hamon named new Driscoll Health System President and CEO

CORPUS CHRISTI – Eric Hamon has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Driscoll Health System. He has served as Interim President and CEO since April 2018. Hamon has been a key member of the Driscoll team for more than 25 years and served as Driscoll Health … Read More
Published October 2, 2018

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36th annual Kiwanis Club Apple Sale helps Driscoll patients attend summer camp

CORPUS CHRISTI – An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and a case of apples enables children with cancer and other diseases to attend summer camp. Orders are now being taken for the 36th annual Six Points Kiwanis Club Apple Sale, which will benefit Driscoll Children’s Hospital patients attending … Read More
Published September 18, 2018

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Driscoll patients to be treated like stars as holiday cards unveiled

CORPUS CHRISTI – Past and present Driscoll Children’s Hospital patients will be treated like Hollywood stars Wednesday when the hospital’s 2018 Holiday Card collection is unveiled. Patients whose art was chosen for the release will arrive at the hospital and walk down a red carpet, greeted by camera flashes and … Read More
Published September 18, 2018

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Driscoll patients to be treated like stars as holiday cards unveiled

CORPUS CHRISTI – Past and present Driscoll Children’s Hospital patients will be treated like Hollywood stars Wednesday when the hospital’s 2015 holiday card collection is unveiled. Patients whose art was chosen for the release will walk down a red carpet, greeted by camera flashes and applause, and autograph their work … Read More
Published September 18, 2018

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Driscoll offers speakers for clubs, organizations

Do you belong to a club such as the Rotary, Optimist or Kiwanis club? Does your organization ever need guest speakers for meetings? Driscoll Children’s Hospital has some of the most knowledgeable pediatric physicians and healthcare providers you’ll find anywhere. We are anxious to share our wealth of information with … Read More
Published September 14, 2018

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A time of food, fun and games on Childhood Cancer Awareness Day

WHAT: Oncology patients at Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and their families gather to celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the great strides that have been made in pediatric cancer care. WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 WHERE: FunTrackers Family Fun Center, 9605 SPID … Read More
Published September 5, 2018

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Global Institute for Hispanic Health working to increase clinical trial participation

Fewer than 8 percent of clinical trial enrollees are Hispanic and less than 1 percent are enrolled in NIH-funded research, even though they make up 17.8 percent of the national population and are the nation’s largest ethnic/racial minority. This lack of representation means that clinical trials may not provide accurate results for the Hispanic population, who … Read More
Published August 30, 2018

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Telepsychiatry offers valuable service to Driscoll Health Plan patients

Telepsychiatry sessions are conducted at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, located at 3643 S. Staples St., Suite B. During the session, a Driscoll Health Plan patient sits in front of the monitor and interacts through video conferencing with Elizabeth Lobel, MD (pictured), a Clinical Assistant Professor in the … Read More
Published August 30, 2018

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Real-time clinics survey results improving every month

Patient experience scores at Driscoll Children’s Hospital remain a priority, and a new way of measuring patient satisfaction is helping the Patient Relations Department listen to what patients and parents are saying. “One of the reasons we partnered with Real-time Feedback by NRC Health was so we would have a … Read More
Published August 23, 2018

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H-E-B donates $12,000 for Amtrykes at Driscoll

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Services patient Brice Pittman appreciates the added mobility she has, thanks to the Amtryke she is riding. CORPUS CHRISTI – The H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust has donated $12,000 to Driscoll Children’s Hospital to purchase Amtrykes for its Rehabilitation Services Department. Amtryke bikes are … Read More

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