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• Published August 15, 2019

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  Driscoll’s Injury Prevention Program warns families about dangers of leaving children in a hot car

  WHAT: Karen Beard, Injury Prevention Training Coordinator for Driscoll Children’s Hospital, will be in McAllen to demonstrate the dangers of vehicular heatstroke and leaving children in hot cars. Outside of crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States. In 2018, there were 52 preventable … Read More
• Published August 9, 2019

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  Cattlemen’s RoundUp coming to Edinburg

  EDINBURG – The annual South Texas Cattlemen’s RoundUp will be held at the Edinburg Livestock Auction on Saturday, August 10, at 10 a.m. Members from the Hidalgo County 4-H Club and FFA Club and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are participating to raise funds for Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Read More
• Published August 9, 2019

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  Driscoll sponsoring Cystic Fibrosis Family Day on Saturday

  WHAT: Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Cystic Fibrosis Care Center is sponsoring the third annual Cystic Fibrosis Family Day to provide education from physicians and respected experts in the field for families of children living with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects about 30,000 people in the United … Read More
• Published August 5, 2019

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  6th annual Craniofacial Reunion

  Driscoll Children’s Hospital hosted its 6th annual Craniofacial Reunion August 2, 2019. The event lets current and former craniofacial and cleft patients, families and Driscoll staff celebrate the children’s medical progress in a nonclinical and fun atmosphere.   … Read More
• Published August 2, 2019

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  Help nephrology patients celebrate Sunday at Hurricane Alley

  WHAT: A Celebration of Life Party for Driscoll Children’s Hospital nephrology patients Osman and David. The party, a Live Auction item from this year’s annual Fiesta de los Niños, is sponsored by the Joe DeBellas Family, the Will Cocke Family and Hurricane Alley. A Celebration of Life Party is held … Read More
• Published August 2, 2019

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  Help pulmonology patients celebrate Saturday at Hurricane Alley

  WHAT: A Celebration of Life Party for Driscoll Children’s Hospital pulmonology patients Nathan and Katrina. The party, a Live Auction item from this year’s annual Fiesta de los Niños, is sponsored by H&V Equipment and Hurricane Alley. A Celebration of Life Party is held when a patient has reached a … Read More
• Published August 1, 2019

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  It’s fiesta time for Driscoll craniofacial kids

  WHAT: This year it’s a Mexican fiesta theme as current and former patients at Driscoll Children’s Hospital celebrate Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s 6th annual Craniofacial Reunion. Attendees have been asked to come dressed in their best colorful outfits. The reunion lets patients, families and Driscoll staff celebrate the children’s medical progress … Read More
• Published July 30, 2019

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  Driscoll’s Injury Prevention Program warns families about the dangers of heatstroke

  July 31 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and Driscoll Children’s Hospital is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind parents and caregivers about the dangers of vehicular heatstroke and leaving children in hot cars. Outside of crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children … Read More
• Published July 29, 2019

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  Driscoll ENT specialist: Understanding ear infections

  Ear infections can be a painful nuisance, especially to a child who may not understand what’s happening. Parents are often left feeling helpless and frustrated. Offering some information on childhood ear infections is Syboney Zapata, MD, with the Driscoll Health System. Dr. Zapata is the only Fellowship-trained Pediatric Ear, Nose … Read More
• Published July 16, 2019

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  Huber named Transport Practitioner of the Year

  Mary Hart, President of the Texas Society of Respiratory Care (left), congratulates Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Dana Huber for being named the 2019 Specialty Practitioner of the Year – Transport.A Driscoll Children’s Hospital employee has been named Specialty Practitioner of the Year – Transport by a … Read More
• Published July 2, 2019

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  Driscoll Health System sponsoring 26th Pediatric Conference

  CORPUS CHRISTI – The 26th annual Pediatric Conference, sponsored by Driscoll Health System, offers physicians a chance to stay up to date with the latest information in pediatric sub-specialties and to reacquaint themselves with old friends. The event will be held July 26-27 at the Omni Bayfront Hotel. Driscoll Children’s … Read More
• Published June 28, 2019

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  Driscoll oncology patient rings bell

  Six-year-old Logan Martinez of Mathis, Texas, rings the bell at the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Driscoll Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, June 26, while his grandmother, Carla Newkirk, proudly watches. Driscoll physicians, staff and friends of the family gathered for the bell-ringing, which is a tradition the center … Read More
• Published June 27, 2019

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  Annual Cattlemen’s RoundUp coming to Beeville

  BEEVILLE – The annual South Texas Cattlemen’s RoundUp will be held at the Beeville Livestock Commission at noon on Friday, June 28. Students from Bee, Goliad, Karnes and Refugio counties and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Beeville are participating to raise funds for Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Sponsored by … Read More
• Published June 13, 2019

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  Driscoll ENT Specialist: How to prevent swimmer’s ear

  Summertime means more swimming at pools and beaches. That, in turn, may mean more cases of swimmer’s ear, an infection often brought on by water remaining in the ear after swimming. Driscoll Health System’s Syboney Zapata, MD, is the only Fellowship-trained Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist in South … Read More
• Published June 13, 2019

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  Volunteers bring smiles to Driscoll patients before surgery

  Garbed in their surgical caps, 5-year-old Waylon and Driscoll Children’s Hospital Pediatric Plastic Surgeon Kevin Hopkins, MD, give a big grin before heading to the operating room.CORPUS CHRISTI – The operating room can be intimidating, especially for children. Crafters from across the country are hoping to make the experience … Read More
• Published June 10, 2019

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  Stripes® Stores campaign raises more than $530,000 for Driscoll Children’s Hospital

  (First row, from left): Krystal White, Stripes Stores Area Manager; Sherien Ivy, Stripes Stores Area Manager; Child Life Specialist Abby Youngblom; and Mario Mungia, Stripes Stores Regional Director. (Second row, from left): Lisa Cervantez, Lead Child Life Specialist; Child Life Specialist Mary Carol Thornton; Martha Avery, Vice President, Development, … Read More
• Published June 7, 2019

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  Stripes® Stores raise funds for Driscoll Children’s Hospital

  WHAT: Officials from Stripes® Stores will present Driscoll Children’s Hospital a check from their in-store charitable fundraising campaign to benefit the children of South Texas. From April 22 through May 19, Stripes Stores gave customers the opportunity to donate $1 to the hospital. WHEN: 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 10 WHERE: … Read More
• Published June 7, 2019

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  Stripes® Stores raise funds for Driscoll Children’s Hospital

  WHAT: Officials from Stripes® Stores will present Driscoll Children’s Hospital a check from their in-store charitable fundraising campaign to benefit the children of South Texas. From April 22 through May 19, Stripes Stores gave customers the opportunity to donate $1 to the hospital. WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 10 WHERE: … Read More
• Published June 5, 2019

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  Driscoll cancer patients enjoy 27th annual fishing trip

  The Chemo Kids Fish Off is an annual excursion that allows cancer patients at Driscoll Children’s Hospital to take their minds off chemotherapy and enjoy a morning of fishing. This year’s event took place Tuesday, June 4, from the Redfish Bay Boathouse in Aransas Pass. Nearly 20 children rode in … Read More
• Published May 8, 2019

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  May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month

  (From left) Driscoll Children’s Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Center Coordinator Natasha Busch, CF patient Madison Gonzalez, 3, and Driscoll Children’s Hospital CF Center Director Jon Roberts, MD.In a traditional clinic setting, patients typically sit in the same room while waiting for their name to be called. For patients with cystic … Read More