Edinburg, TX— Driscoll announced a transformative endowment on Tuesday, the Robert & Laurie Lozano Family "Life Currency" Endowment, created with a commitment of $500,000 from funds provided by the Lozano family as well as those raised though Children’s Miracle Network contributions in the Rio Grande Valley from F&P Brands (DQ, Schlotzsky’s, and Cinnabon), and a […]
Driscoll Children's Hospital has been honored with the prestigious "High Performer" designation for fundraising revenue and productivity by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), making it the first children's hospital in the United States to receive the distinction. AHP is the leading authority in recognizing outstanding achievements in healthcare philanthropy. The "High Performer" designation demonstrates […]
Toyota presented Driscoll with a $525,000 check on Thursday to improve access to concussion care in local schools. The grant will create Driscoll’s Heads Up: Concussion Care for Kids Program at London ISD. The new concussion care program is made possible by a grant from Toyota’s Way Forward Fund, an initiative to support people impacted […]
Driscoll takes a holistic approach to care, and one special team member is making a big difference — on four legs. At Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, you’ll meet Tesla, the 2 ½ year-old golden retriever who helps kids through some of their toughest moments. Trained by Canine Companions® as a service/facility dog, Tesla works alongside […]
On Saturday, McAllen-Edinburg residents joined Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley for a memorable ribbon cutting event. Families enjoyed community activities together while celebrating the opening of the first freestanding designated children’s hospital in the Valley. Those attending heard from Driscoll leadership about the historic opening of the hospital, which more than 14 weeks after […]
People who know Driscoll Children’s Hospital understand that the care there is special. That’s why it should come as no surprise that Driscoll’s Health Plan is special, too. Closely tied to South Texas communities and their needs, the nonprofit plan supports school districts, military families, local health care providers and more. In this way, Driscoll Health Plan stands out […]
Driscoll Children’s Hospital recently held its 33rd Chemo Kids Fish Off this summer. The annual trip sees cancer patients go out on the water for a day of fishing. Shannon B. Broughton, clinical coordinator at Driscoll’s Cancer and Blood Disorder Center, has been a part of the events for 10 years. She’s seen lasting memories […]
Driscoll Children’s Hospital 31st Annual Pediatric Conference attracted attendees from South Texas and beyond to the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. It was Driscoll's most-attended pediatric conference yet. Healthcare professionals visited the two-day event to elevate their knowledge. They received a tour of Driscoll Children's Hospital and enjoyed an informative program on current clinical challenges within […]
Driscoll Children’s Hospital will maintain normal business operations with a few exceptions on Monday July 8th as the threat of Hurricane Beryl has been significantly diminished throughout much of our service area. Driscoll Children’s Hospital Corpus Christi - 3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX - (361) 694-5000 Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley - […]
On a historic day for Driscoll Children’s Hospital and families in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), the new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) recently went live, bringing 43 infants into Driscoll’s care on the first day. For these babies and their families, joining the Driscoll community means their medical care and personal well-being are top […]
Sen. John Cornyn met with Driscoll leadership on Thursday to receive a tour of the new Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley. The senator delivered remarks at a press conference and participated in a tree planting ceremony at the new not-for-profit designated children’s hospital. “Families and children now have access to 175,000 square feet of […]
Driscoll’s Daisy Nurse of the Year was recently recognized at a lunch event sponsored by Principle Auto. Allison Miller, a nurse at the 4th Tower of Driscoll Children’s Hospital, was this year’s winner. She was among 15 nominees who all received Daisy Awards, a national recognition for nurses that go above and beyond in clinical […]
Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley is officially open! The new hospital is prepared to provide acute pediatric specialty care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. “Our team is excited and ready to serve this community. From this moment on, children in the Rio Grande Valley with complex medical […]
Driscoll Children’s Hospital is celebrating a multimillion-dollar gift by the Dobson Family Foundations, Las Aguilas Enterprises, and individual Dobson family members to support its Heart Center, a nationally recognized pediatric cardiac program that treats children and newborns with the most complex congenital heart diseases. Funds from the gift will be used to complete the construction […]
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick visited South Texas on Saturday to tour Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley. The new eight-story, $100 million hospital in Edinburg will open next month and become the first designated freestanding children’s hospital in the Valley, a medically underserved area facing a shortage of pediatricians. At a press conference with […]
Driscoll opened a new Quick Care clinic in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, April 9. This is Driscoll’s second Quick Care in Corpus Christi. The Quick Care is located at 2401 Morgan Ave, Corpus Christi, Texas 78405. The new clinic will benefit the community with prompt treatments and a local medical staff. The Quick Care will […]
The 32nd Annual Fiesta de los Niños was a fun and successful celebration, giving businesses, individuals, and the whole community a chance to join the effort of providing more and better healthcare for children. This year, Driscoll raised $850,000. The funds will go to helping build out the Pavilion where 50,000 square feet of additional […]
Driscoll held a press conference on Monday, March 4, where longtime partner Flint Hills Resources presented a generous $100,000 check to help expand Driscoll Heart Center. Standing inside the hospital’s Pavilion, Driscoll and Flint Hills Resources leadership celebrated the moment and spoke about the upcoming Fiesta de los Niños, an annual fundraising event sponsored by […]
McAllen, TX, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – Driscoll leadership and Rio Grande Valley officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new training center. “This state-of-the-art facility will enable our team at Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley to continually train and practice to ensure we are providing the most up to […]
Seventh-grader gives emotional speech in front of large crowd, graciously thanking his teachers Joandrew Garcia Llanos, a 13-year-old seventh-grader, had a chance to celebrate the CCISD teachers and other amazing Driscoll staff who helped him keep up with his schoolwork while he was hospitalized. On March 25, Driscoll Children’s Hospital was honored with the Service […]
