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• Published March 27, 2020

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  EOG Resources donates N-95 masks to Driscoll

  Corpus Christi business EOG Resources donated 300 N-95 masks to Driscoll Children’s Hospital on Friday. Practicing social distancing in the photo are Lee Budin, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Driscoll Health System (from left); Allen Light, Safety & Environmental Manager, EOG Resources; and Paul Schwartz, Safety & Environmental Specialist, EOG Resources. Read More
• Published March 20, 2020

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  Kiewit donates Tyvek suits to Driscoll

  Ingleside business Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. donated 2,500 Tyvek suits to Driscoll Children’s Hospital on Friday. Lee Budin, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Driscoll Health System (from left); Paul Geldmeier, President, Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd.; Matt Grant, Health, Safety, Environmental Manager, Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd.; Sandro Rossetti, Supply Chain Director, Driscoll … Read More
• Published March 20, 2020

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  Kiewit donates N-95 masks to Driscoll

  Ingleside business Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. donated 500 N-95 masks to Driscoll Children’s Hospital on Thursday. Todd Brennan, Operations Manager, Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. (from left); Lee Budin, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Driscoll Health System; Julie Pina, Chief Nursing Officer, Driscoll Health System; Matt Grant, Health Safety Environmental Manager, Kiewit … Read More
• Published March 17, 2020

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  Updated Driscoll visitation policy

  CORPUS CHRISTI  – Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the health and safety of our patients, families, employees, volunteers, physicians and community, Driscoll Children’s Hospital has updated its visitation policy for both its hospital and clinic patients. Effective immediately, only two adult primary caregivers will be … Read More
• Published March 12, 2020

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  Driscoll continues to take COVID-19 precautions

  UPDATE: Test results have come back NEGATIVE on the Driscoll employee who self-reported cold symptoms consistent with COVID-19. The employee does not have COVID-19. Driscoll Children’s Hospital is continuing to follow CDC and Health Department recommended precautions after learning one of its employees has cold symptoms consistent with … Read More
• Published March 12, 2020

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  Driscoll COVID-19 update

  UPDATE: Test results have come back NEGATIVE on the Driscoll employee who self-reported cold symptoms consistent with COVID-19. The employee does not have COVID-19. Driscoll Children’s Hospital has learned one of its employees has symptoms consistent with COVID-19. The employee had contact with an individual who had recently traveled … Read More
• Published February 27, 2020

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  Driscoll Health System announces refreshed branding

  Leading provider emphasizes commitment to care for children and offer more care for more kids CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Health System will soon have a new look, reinforcing the provider’s commitment to offering top-notch care for all children since opening as Driscoll Children’s Hospital in 1953. “We have grown … Read More
• Published February 19, 2020

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  Driscoll’s Fiesta de los Niños grosses $840,000

  CORPUS CHRISTI – The 28th annual Fiesta de los Niños fundraiser for Driscoll Children’s Hospital grossed $840,000 for the children of South Texas at the American Bank Center Exhibit Hall on Jan. 24. More than 1,500 people attended the event. Fiesta Chairs Jeremy and Alice Evans (from left) and … Read More
• Published January 24, 2020

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  Driscoll’s Transition to Professional Nurse Program accredited with distinction by national program

  Celebrating the accreditation of Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Transition to Professional Nurse Program (TPNP) are (from left) Colleen Eaves, Professional Development Coordinator; Leslie Strauss, Professional Development Specialist; Isela Lyerly, Clinical Educator; Jennifer McHorse, Clinical Educator; Teena Sandate-Perez, Clinical Educator; Laura Miranda, Professional Development Specialist; Sacnicte Trevino, TPNP Program Director; Gail Peck, … Read More
• Published January 22, 2020

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  Driscoll sponsoring free CPR courses

  Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its American Heart Association Authorized Training Center are sponsoring free Family & Friends CPR Courses monthly throughout 2020. The first event will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 9-11:30 a.m., on the second floor of Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Health Center. Family & Friends CPR is for … Read More
• Published January 14, 2020

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  Fiesta de los Niños Chairs finishing preparations

  2020 Fiesta de los Niños Chairs Jeremy and Alice Evans are finishing preparations for the 28th annual Fiesta de los Niños, Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s largest fundraiser of the year. The event will be held Friday, Jan. 24, 6:30-11:30 p.m., at the American Bank Center Exhibit Hall. For more information, call … Read More
• Published December 31, 2019

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  Driscoll Children’s Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit receives AACN’s Silver Beacon Award for Excellence

  CORPUS CHRISTI – The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Driscoll Children’s Hospital was awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The Beacon Award for Excellence is a three-year recognition for hospitals that use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes. Hospitals must meet … Read More
• Published December 18, 2019

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  Driscoll holds 16th annual Holiday Spectacular

  A holiday performance by the children, friends and family of Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services was held Dec. 6, 2019, at the hospital’s auditorium. The 16th annual Holiday Spectacular gives patients, who otherwise may not have an opportunity to participate in a traditional holiday pageant, a chance to perform … Read More
• Published December 4, 2019

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  Driscoll Health Plan to hold Baby’s First Christmas

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Health Plan is sponsoring Baby’s First Christmas, a special Christmas event where moms-to-be and families can have fun and enjoy the holidays. The event will be held Friday, Dec. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Boys and Girls Club of … Read More
• Published December 4, 2019

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  Driscoll Health Plan to hold Baby Winter Wonderland

  ALAMO – Driscoll Health Plan is sponsoring Baby Winter Wonderland, a special Christmas event where moms-to-be and families can have fun and enjoy the holidays. The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Community Resource … Read More
• Published December 4, 2019

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  Driscoll Health Plan to hold Baby’s 1st Christmas Posada

  LAREDO – Driscoll Health Plan is sponsoring Baby’s 1st Christmas Posada, a special Christmas event where moms-to-be and families can have fun and enjoy the holidays. The event will be held Friday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Royal Receptions Hall, 2101 Lomas Del Sur … Read More
• Published November 27, 2019

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  Minor named Driscoll Health Plan President, CEO

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Mike Minor, MHA, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Driscoll Health Plan. As President and CEO, Minor will be responsible for the overall performance of Driscoll Health Plan. He also will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with all providers … Read More
• Published November 22, 2019

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  Driscoll observes World Diabetes Day on the Lex

  Drizzly rain and cold weather didn’t keep Driscoll Children’s Hospital staff, patients and families away from the hospital-sponsored World Diabetes Day event Nov. 14 on the USS Lexington. The Lex was chosen as the site for the event so participants would have a good view of the Harbor Bridge, … Read More
• Published November 19, 2019

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  Driscoll Health System receives Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Health System has been named a 2019 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance in Employee Engagement. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a … Read More
• Published November 14, 2019

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  Driscoll Neonatologist runs NYC Marathon

  Running in the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon was the thrill of a lifetime for Fernando Soares, MD, MBA, FAAP, a Neonatologist at Driscoll Children’s Specialty Center – Harlingen. HARLINGEN – For Fernando Soares, MD, MBA, FAAP, a Neonatologist at Driscoll Children’s Specialty Center – Harlingen, running the … Read More