Press Releases

• Published September 14, 2020

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  Driscoll updates visitation policy

  To ensure the health and safety of its patients, families, employees, physicians and community, Driscoll Children’s Hospital has updated its visitation policy for both its hospital and clinic patients. Effective Sept. 14, 2020, two (2) adult primary caregivers will be allowed per in-patient and hospital patient. Driscoll prefers to … Read More
• Published September 14, 2020

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  Harbor Bridge will go gold in observance of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

  CORPUS CHRISTI – The Harbor Bridge will be lit up in gold Sept. 13-19, in observation of September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Center is the sponsor of the event. The color gold symbolizes how precious children are and the resiliency of childhood cancer patients. The … Read More
• Published September 11, 2020

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  Taylor named Director of Information Systems for Driscoll Health Plan

  Driscoll Health System has named Justin Taylor Director of Information Systems for Driscoll Health Plan.  During the four years Justin has been with Driscoll, he has demonstrated his commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence in the Driscoll Heath Plan Information Systems functions. This new role was created by … Read More
• Published September 8, 2020

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  Driscoll Health Plan receives URAC full national reaccreditation

  Driscoll Health Plan has received full reaccreditation from URAC, a national nonprofit accreditation organization. Driscoll Health Plan holds Full Health Plan Accreditation status with URAC. Full accreditation means that Driscoll Health Plan has met all requirements of the accreditation process and achieved the highest level of quality performance as a … Read More
• Published September 3, 2020

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  Driscoll Health Plan to hold 7th Annual Back to School Event

  LAREDO – Driscoll Health Plan, in collaboration with the United Independent School District (UISD), Laredo Independent School District (LISD), Texas A&M University Colonias Program and the City of Laredo, are sponsoring the 7th Annual Back to School Community Event. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, 9-11 a.m., at … Read More
• Published September 2, 2020

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  Driscoll’s Virtual Support Program benefits employees, their children

  CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are juggling their own work schedules with the educational needs of their children. Driscoll Health System now provides employees an innovative benefit that offers them peace of mind in achieving both. The Virtual Support Program is a way for employees at … Read More
• Published August 18, 2020

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  Driscoll receives TXU Energy Leadership Award

  Driscoll Children’s Hospital has been named a winner in the TXU Energy Leadership Awards Program for its community service. The program recognized four South Texas companies and nonprofits that exhibited exemplary leadership in the areas of engagement, energy management, community and innovation. Driscoll Children’s Hospital provides the highest level of … Read More
• Published August 11, 2020

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  Driscoll Health Plan sponsors free drive-through backpack, school supplies giveaway in Victoria

  VICTORIA – Driscoll Heath Plan will give away 500 free backpacks and school supplies during their Back 2 School event Saturday, August 15, 9-11 a.m., at the Victoria College parking lot (2200 E. Red River St.). Children ages 5-18 are eligible to receive the items on a first-come, first-served basis, … Read More
• Published August 11, 2020

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  Driscoll receives toy donation from Mattel, Fisher-Price

  Stripes Child Life Program at Driscoll Children’s Hospital Child Life Specialists Katrina McGrath and Thomas Helesic show off donated toys from Mattel and Fisher-Price. Driscoll Children’s Hospital was one of 15 children’s hospitals in the country to receive donated toys from Mattel and Fisher-Price through a special digital toy campaign. Read More
• Published August 3, 2020

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  Driscoll Health Plan sponsors free drive-through backpack, school supplies giveaway

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Heath Plan will give away free backpacks and school supplies during their Back 2 School event Saturday, August 8, 9-11 a.m., at the Whataburger Field parking lot (734 E. Port Ave.). Children ages 5-18 are eligible to receive the items on a first-come, first-served basis, while … Read More
• Published July 30, 2020

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  Global Institute for Hispanic Health articles examine air pollution, asthma patients

  A joint project between Driscoll Children’s Hospital and Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) is helping South Texas understand the connection between air pollution and children with asthma. The Texas A&M Health and Driscoll Children’s Hospital Global Institute for Hispanic Health (GIHH) awarded grant funding in 2018 … Read More
• Published July 27, 2020

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  Panda Express feeds Driscoll staff, donates masks

  Panda Express recently donated 40 meals to Driscoll Children’s Hospital staff in an effort to feed and comfort medical professionals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The meals were delivered to the Materials Management Department, which has been working hard to make sure Driscoll has adequate PPE (personal protective … Read More
• Published July 23, 2020

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  Driscoll Health Plan reschedules back-to-school event

  VICTORIA – A back-to-school event Saturday sponsored by Driscoll Heath Plan has been rescheduled because of Tropical Storm Hanna. Driscoll Health Plan’s Back 2 School event will be held Saturday, August 15, 9-11 a.m., at the Victoria College parking lot (2200 E. Red River St.). Five hundred free backpacks and … Read More
• Published July 20, 2020

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  Driscoll Health Plan sponsors free drive-through backpack, school supplies giveaway in Victoria

  VICTORIA – Driscoll Heath Plan will give away 500 free backpacks and school supplies during their Back 2 School event Saturday, July 25, 9-11 a.m., at the Victoria College parking lot (2200 E. Red River St.). Children ages 5-18 are eligible to receive the items on a first-come, first-served basis, … Read More
• Published July 17, 2020

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  Driscoll updates visitation policy

  Dear Parent: To ensure the health and safety of our patients, families, employees, physicians and community, Driscoll Children’s Hospital has updated our visitation policy for both our hospital and clinic patients. Effective July 20, 2020, only one (1) adult primary caregiver will be allowed per patient. Two primary caregivers can … Read More
• Published July 17, 2020

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  Driscoll Cystic Fibrosis Center awarded $57,000 grant

  John Roberts, MD, FCCP CORPUS CHRISTI – The Driscoll Children’s Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Center was awarded a $57,925 grant by the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation. The award supports the Center’s maintenance of a registry of its cystic fibrosis patients. “There are dozens of cystic fibrosis care centers across the country, … Read More
• Published July 1, 2020

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  Driscoll observes Craniofacial Awareness Month

  Mayor Joe McComb presented a proclamation naming July as National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month in Corpus Christi on Wednesday at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. The month highlights awareness and resources about cleft and craniofacial defects and other conditions that can affect the head and face. Pictured are (from … Read More
• Published June 30, 2020

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  Driscoll Health System 27th Annual Pediatric Conference will be virtual

  CORPUS CHRISTI – The 27th annual Pediatric Conference, sponsored by Driscoll Health System, will be hosted virtually this year as Webex lectures because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held July 17-18. Driscoll Children’s Hospital physicians and others will be among the event speakers. The conference is open … Read More
• Published June 30, 2020

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  Driscoll Health System 27th Annual Pediatric Conference will be virtual

  CORPUS CHRISTI – The 27th annual Pediatric Conference, sponsored by Driscoll Health System, will be hosted virtually this year as Webex lectures because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held July 17-18. Driscoll Children’s Hospital physicians and others will be among the event speakers. The conference is open … Read More
• Published June 25, 2020

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  Driscoll physicians urge public to follow COVID-19 precautions

  Jaime Fergie, MD CORPUS CHRISTI – As the number of COVID-19 cases in Texas increase, physicians at Driscoll Children’s Hospital urge the public to continue following all safety precautions to fight the coronavirus. Wearing masks and practicing physical distancing and proper hand sanitation remain the most effective ways to contain … Read More