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26
Sep

Tiny heart, big fight: Medical team saves baby born with heart defect

The small plane was loud, packed with monitors and medical gear. Lauren Casillas never left her newborn daughter’s side, watching her closely and counting each breath. As a nurse, Lauren knew just how critical the moment was. Lucille — only 2 weeks old — was being flown more than 600 miles from El Paso to […]

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26
Sep

Inside the Valley's first-ever pediatric residency program

When Dr. Mary Huckabee considers what the new pediatric residency program will mean for the Rio Grande Valley, she points to one thing above all: doctors who train here are far more likely to stay. As director of medical education for Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Huckabee said training in Edinburg gives young doctors a real sense […]

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19
Sep

Driscoll launches Rio Grande Valley’s first pediatric residency program

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley will launch the region’s first pediatric residency program in 2026. The residency program was recently approved by The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), marking a major milestone in the realization of the program. The news was announced Friday morning at a press conference at Driscoll Children's Hospital […]

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13
May

Driscoll Children’s Receives National Awards for Marketing Excellence

Driscoll Children’s Hospital recently earned national acclaim for its marketing and communications work, taking home over 80 awards across two of the most prestigious healthcare advertising competitions in the country. The honors, presented by the 42nd Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards and the 2025 Aster Awards, recognize Driscoll’s commitment to clear, compassionate communication that helps families better navigate their […]

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Our experts put their passion to work every day, helping kids defy incredible odds on their health journeys here at Driscoll.
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