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• 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
• Published November 7, 2019

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  Driscoll holds 41st reunion for former NICU patients

  Driscoll Children’s Hospital hosted its 41st annual NICU Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 19. The fun afternoon was held in the Driscoll Health Center parking lot, where past NICU patients and their families enjoyed face painting, moonwalks, pumpkin designing, games, food and more. Many came dressed in the holiday spirit, … Read More
• Published October 17, 2019

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  Driscoll Children’s Specialty Center – Brownsville Celebrates 15 Years of Service

  BROWNSVILLE –  Driscoll Children’s Specialty Center – Brownsville marked its 15th anniversary in September. The pediatric outpatient center currently provides more than a dozen specialty services to children in Brownsville and the neighboring communities of the Rio Grande Valley. The center also houses representatives of the Driscoll Health Plan, … Read More
• Published October 9, 2019

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  Driscoll residents named Jacobi Jug winners at annual meeting

  Celebrating Driscoll Children’s Hospital residents’ Jacobi Jug win were Eric Baggerman, MD, Director of Medical Education at Driscoll Children’s Hospital (from left); Residents Neha Garg, MD; Ramya Ramachandra, MD; Rebecca Kim, MD; Malarvizhi Thangavelu; and Fred McCurdy, MD, Driscoll Health Plan Medical Director. A group of Driscoll Children’s Hospital residents … Read More
• Published September 18, 2019

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  Driscoll sponsors free CPR course in Victoria

  VICTORIA – Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its American Heart Association Authorized Training Center are sponsoring a free Family & Friends CPR Course in Victoria. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2-4:30 p.m., at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall, 3103 E. Mockingbird Lane. Family & Friends CPR is … Read More
• Published September 17, 2019

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

  Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Center patient Jeremiah Clemons of Bloomington had the words “Go Gold” painted on his bald head to bring attention to the importance of the color gold in observing National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. CORPUS CHRISTI – The Harbor Bridge will be lit … Read More
• Published September 17, 2019

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  Driscoll patients to be treated like stars as holiday cards are presented

  Photo/Interview opportunity: Presentation of  the Driscoll Children’s Hospital 2019 Holiday Cards 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18 Driscoll Children’s Hospital Auditorium, 3533 S. Alameda St. CORPUS CHRISTI – Past and present Driscoll Children’s Hospital patients will be treated like Hollywood stars Wednesday when the hospital’s 2019 Holiday Card collection is presented. Read More
• Published September 10, 2019

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  Star Credit Union donates $2,000 to Driscoll

  Star Credit Union donated $2,000 to Driscoll Children’s Hospital on Sept. 10, 2019. In attendance were Lester Warby, Star Credit Union President (from left); Richard Harris, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Administrator for Driscoll Children’s Hospital; Tina Garza, Star Credit Union Marketing Specialist; Rose Kowis, Star Credit Union Operation Manager; Christina … Read More
• Published September 9, 2019

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  Teddy Bear Hospital a chance for patients to be physicians

  Patients were the physicians during a Sept. 10 Teddy Bear Hospital organized by the Stripes Child Life Program at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. The event allowed children to become more familiar with the medical procedures and equipment involved in their treatment. Driscoll patients chose their teddy bear, gave it a name … Read More