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31
Jul

In the News: former patient donates lemonade stand money to Driscoll

While still recovering in the hospital, 13-year-old Luke Ortiz told his mom he wanted to donate his Lemonade Day earnings to Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Luke had been admitted with pneumonia and spent four days under the care of Dr. Marshall Leland and RN Jasmine Robledo. After being discharged, Luke raised $500 through his lemonade stand […]

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31
Jul

She saved the Alamo. Her hospital now saves lives — and her legacy

Clara Driscoll is one of the most important — and perhaps most overlooked — figures in Texas history. Without her, the Alamo might not stand today. And without Driscoll Children’s Hospital, most of her story might not, either. The hospital, which she helped create through a personal endowment, is now the unlikely home of the […]

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05
Jun

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Unveils $100 Million Heart Center Expansion

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Heart Center marked a historic milestone today with the ribbon-cutting of its newly expanded facility, a $100 million investment that significantly enhances pediatric heart care for children across South Texas. The expansion adds over 50,000 square feet of dedicated cardiac care space, including two state-of-the-art operating rooms, two advanced cardiac catheterization labs, […]

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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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