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• 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 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
• Published June 25, 2020

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  Annual Driscoll Alumni Reception will be virtual

  Eric Baggerman, MD The third annual Driscoll Alumni Reception will be hosted virtually as a Webex meeting this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held Friday, July 17, 6-7 p.m., immediately following the last presentation of the first day of the virtual 27th annual Pediatric Conference. Read More
• Published June 19, 2020

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  Camaraderie critical for graduating Driscoll residents

  Theirs was the Driscoll Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency Program class bookended by external circumstances beyond their control. Luisa Raga, MD The Class of 2020’s first year started with Hurricane Harvey in August 2017; their last year ended with COVID-19. But in the words of William Faulkner upon accepting his Nobel … Read More
• Published June 15, 2020

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  Elective surgeries resume at Driscoll

  Jose Gonzalez (from left), Veronica Taboada-Gonzalez, Leonardo Gonzalez, and Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Surgeon Haroon Patel, MD. CORPUS CHRISTI – Elective surgeries are being performed at Driscoll Children’s Hospital after they were postponed on recommendations from the state between March 21 to early May, which was during the height of … Read More
• Published May 19, 2020

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  Driscoll Children’s Hospital NICU redesignated Level IV

  CORPUS CHRISTI – The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Driscoll Children’s Hospital has been redesignated a Level IV NICU, the highest level of care available for premature and critically-ill newborns, by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). In 2017, it was the first Level IV NICU in … Read More
• Published May 5, 2020

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  Driscoll physicians publish COVID-19 paper

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Children’s Hospital physicians have published an article on how pediatric patients are affected by COVID-19. Authors of the article are Ali Hasan, MD, Chief Resident at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Noormah Mehmood, MD, Chief Resident at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and Jaime Fergie, MD, Director of Infectious Diseases … Read More
• Published April 22, 2020

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  If your child is sick, Driscoll is ready to take care of them

  CORPUS CHRISTI – At Driscoll Health System, our priority is always the health and safety of our patients, members, families, employees, physicians and communities we serve. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Driscoll continues to provide care to children in need, including surgery and any other appropriate treatment for illness and … Read More
• Published April 14, 2020

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  Universal Masking Policy implemented at Driscoll clinics in Rio Grande Valley

  MCALLEN – A Universal Masking Policy has been implemented in Driscoll Health System clinics in the Rio Grande Valley. Driscoll Health System’s top priority is the safety and health of its South Texas patients and families, employees, physicians and community during the COVID-19 pandemic. All visitors to Rio Grande … Read More
• Published April 14, 2020

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  Driscoll delivery! Driscoll delivery!

  Staff at Driscoll Children’s Hospital proudly display pizzas delivered by Little Caesars. For the next two weeks, Little Caesars will be donating and delivering pizzas to Driscoll to show their appreciation for those who are on the front line in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
• Published April 13, 2020

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  Keeping those hands clean at Driscoll Children’s Hospital

  The Port of Corpus Christi on Monday delivered a 55-gallon drum of hand sanitizer to staff at Driscoll Children’s Hospital to help fight COVID-19. Accepting the generous gift were Joe Martinez, Director of Plant & Maintenance  at Driscoll Children’s Hospital (from left); Joe Schumann, Director of Security at Driscoll Children’s … Read More
• Published April 7, 2020

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  Universal Masking Policy at Driscoll Children’s Hospital

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Because our top priority is the safety and health of our patients and families, employees, physicians and community, Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Universal Masking Policy is now in effect. All visitors (one adult caregiver per patient) will be asked to wear masks within our hospital and clinics … Read More
• Published April 7, 2020

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  Driscoll Children’s Hospital updated visitation policy

  CORPUS CHRISTI – 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 hospital and clinic patients. Effective immediately, only one (1) adult primary caregiver will be allowed per patient. We prefer to have the … Read More
• Published April 3, 2020

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  Heroes work at Driscoll Children’s Hospital

  The Driscoll Children’s Hospital Epic team, which oversees health information technology, collected money from their department to set up this special sign in front of the hospital to recognize their Driscoll colleagues. “We all really appreciate the employees that have to come to work every day knowing that they could … Read More
• Published April 3, 2020

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  Cheniere Energy donates meals to Driscoll

  On Friday, Cheniere Energy, Inc. in Gregory donated 50 meals from Chick-fil-A to the healthcare workers of Driscoll Children’s Hospital, to thank them for their service to the community.Featured in the photo are Rachael Ventura, ER Technician, Driscoll Children’s Hospital (from left); Lily Jimenez, Chick-fil-A; and Michelle Hinojosa, Office Administrator … Read More
• Published April 3, 2020

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  Driscoll Health System updates information on clinics

  CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Health System continues to maintain the same quality and quantity of care it provided since before the heightened awareness of COVID-19, while also taking measures to protect patients and family from the disease. Operating hours for all Driscoll locations remain the same. Appointments are being evaluated … Read More
• Published March 31, 2020

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  Driscoll at forefront of informing public about COVID-19

  Lee Budin, MD, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Driscoll Health System (from left); Jaime Fergie, MD, Director of Infectious Diseases at Driscoll Children’s Hospital; and Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Driscoll Health System, talk to reporters at a media update at … Read More
• 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