McAllen Quick Care

• Published October 25, 2011

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  Driscoll to make major announcement concerning healthcare in South Texas

  WHAT: Officials from Driscoll Children’s Health Plan and Driscoll Children’s Hospital will hold a press conference to announce news that can potentially affect more than 400,000 residents of South Texas who need healthcare, including children and adults. WHEN: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 WHERE: Driscoll Children’s Quick Care, 1120 E. Read More
• Published September 27, 2011

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  National Weather Service Employees to deliver gifts to cancer patient

  WHAT: Employees at the National Weather Service’s Corpus Christi and Brownsville offices will present gifts they collected to a Driscoll cancer patient whose story they read on Driscoll’s web site (www.driscollchildrens.org). Matthew Carroll, 8, of Brownsville, had to have his lower left leg amputated last March due to osteosarcoma, a … Read More
• Published September 16, 2011

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  New partnership to provide faster patient transports to Driscoll Children’s Hospital

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Children’s Hospital and HALO-Flight, Inc. have begun a partnership that will result in an unprecedented level of service for critically ill and injured children of South Texas. Beginning this month, HALO-Flight will dedicate a helicopter exclusively to Driscoll Children’s Hospital. This partnership will significantly reduce the … Read More
• Published September 15, 2011

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  Driscoll, HALO-Flight to announce new partnership

  WHAT: Officials from Driscoll Children’s Hospital and HALO-Flight, Inc. will hold a press conference to announce a new partnership that will result in an unprecedented level of service for critically ill and injured children of South Texas. A helicopter will be unveiled during the event. WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. Read More
• Published August 30, 2011

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  Driscoll’s McAllen clinic gives away school supplies courtesy of H-E-B

  McALLEN – The Auxiliary to Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen recently received a $1,000 donation from H-E-B to support their annual Back-To-School Supply Giveaway for their patients. Throughout August, Auxiliary members gave each patient a package of school supplies appropriate for their grade level. Driscoll’s Auxiliary relies on contributions … Read More
• Published August 11, 2011

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  Edinburg Cattlemen’s RoundUp will appeal to visitors, ranchers alike

  EDINBURG – On Saturday, August 13, young 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and the Hidalgo County Extension Office will team up for a great cause. The 24th annual South Texas Cattlemen’s RoundUp benefiting Driscoll Children’s Hospital will begin at 10 a.m. at the Edinburg Livestock Auction, 3418 … Read More
• Published August 9, 2011

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  Treasure boxes to be donated for Driscoll’s Rio Grande Valley patients

  WHAT: As a philanthropic project, the Texas state organization of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a sorority of women educators, will deliver over 100 treasure boxes filled with toys to Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen. The treasure boxes will be given to patients at all of Driscoll’s Rio Grande … Read More
• Published July 18, 2011

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  Santa Claus is coming to Brownsville in July

  BROWNSVILLE – It’s Christmas in July at Driscoll Children’s Specialty Center – Brownsville! The Brownsville Driscoll Volunteer Auxiliary will hold its 5th annual Christmas in July event Thursday, July 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. The community is invited to stop by and drop off an unwrapped toy to help … Read More
• Published July 12, 2011

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  Memory of late cousin prompts businessman to donate $150,000 nuclear camera to Driscoll clinic in McAllen

  McALLEN – A Houston businessman has donated a gamma camera used for diagnosing cancer and other diseases to Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen in memory of his late cousin, who was treated for leukemia at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in 1977. “I feel if you’re not giving you’re not living,” … Read More
• Published July 5, 2011

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  Cortez becomes executive director of Driscoll’s Rio Grande Valley clinics

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Laura Cortez has joined Driscoll Children’s Hospital as executive director of the hospital’s Rio Grande Valley clinics. She will oversee operations at Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen, Driscoll Children’s Specialty Center – Brownsville and Driscoll Children’s Specialty Center – Harlingen. Cortez brings a wealth of … Read More
• Published June 27, 2011

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  Cattlemen’s RoundUp will appeal to ranchers, visitors alike

  RIO GRANDE CITY – On Friday, July 8, young 4-H members and the Starr County Extension Office will team up for a great cause. The 24th annual South Texas Cattlemen’s RoundUp benefiting Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Rio Grande Valley clinics will begin at 11 a.m. at R.Y. Livestock Sales, Inc., 12 … Read More
• Published March 15, 2011

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  Students collect Easter toys, donate to Driscoll patients

  McALLEN – The Auxiliary to Driscoll Children’s Hospital at Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen recently received a generous donation of 625 plush toys from Central Christian School to give to patients throughout the Easter holiday. The project was a collective effort of the students, administration and staff members at … Read More
• Published March 1, 2011

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  With healthcare reimbursement at risk in state budget, Driscoll team will go to Austin, seek support from legislators

  CORPUS CHRISTI – For Driscoll Children’s Hospital, certain proposed cuts and changes in the state’s budget mean reduced services for the children of South Texas. In response, a contingent of physicians and volunteers from Driscoll will travel to Austin to voice their concerns to legislators about healthcare issues. The group … Read More
• Published February 9, 2011

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  Young heart patients to celebrate at the Heart Center at Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen

  WHAT: In observance of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, the Heart Center at Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen is hosting a celebration for its heart patients. Physicians will be on hand to visit with the patients, and the event will feature cake, punch, a painting activity and photographs for … Read More
• Published January 17, 2011

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  Pharr Sunrise Kiwanis Club donates to help Driscoll patients

  PHARR – The Auxiliary to Driscoll Children’s Hospital at Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen recently accepted a donation of $5,000 from the Pharr Sunrise Kiwanis Club, a loyal supporter of Driscoll patients of South Texas. The Pharr Sunrise Kiwanis Club’s continuous support and generosity have made a difference in … Read More
• Published December 22, 2010

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  H-E-B donates toys for patients at Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen

  McALLEN – The Auxiliary to Driscoll Children’s Hospital recently received a large donation of toys from H-E-B Plus! in San Juan to give to patients at Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen. The Auxiliary gives these toys to patients during holidays such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Back-To-School, Halloween, birthdays … Read More
• Published November 17, 2010

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  Hernandez earns fellowship in American College of Surgeons

  Ambrosio Hernandez, III, M.D. McALLEN – Ambrosio Hernandez, III, M.D., has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He is a certified pediatric surgeon practicing at Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen. The ACS, based in Chicago, is dedicated to improving the care of the … Read More
• Published October 12, 2010

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  Driscoll patients to benefit from Pharr Sunrise Kiwanis Club donation

  McALLEN – The Auxiliary to Driscoll Children’s Hospital at Driscoll Children’s Medical Plaza – McAllen recently received a generous donation of $5,000 from the Pharr Sunrise Kiwanis Club. Members of the Kiwanis Club have been dedicated to serving the children of the world and have been loyal supporters of Driscoll’s … Read More
• Published July 14, 2010

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  Allen graduates from Spanish Bilingual Assistant class

  William Allen, M.D. was one of 15 bilingual staff at Driscoll Children’s Hospital to graduate from a 60-hour Spanish Bilingual Assistant (SBA) class on July 14. The class included a comprehensive language screening process and was conducted over six weeks. The SBA program is supported by the National Medical Interpreter … Read More