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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
CNN Health is spotlighting Driscoll Children’s Hospital for a remarkable case in which a fish skin graft helped heal a life-threatening wound on a preterm infant. Born at just 23 weeks and weighing only one pound, Eliana faced overwhelming odds— including a severe infection on her neck. When traditional treatments proved too risky, Driscoll Pediatric […]
Children and families gathered Thursday evening at Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley for an outdoor carnival celebrating the hospital’s one-year anniversary. The birthday celebration, held in the hospital’s parking lot, featured cupcakes, carnival games, food trucks, face painting, arts and crafts, and family-friendly fun. The Rio Grande Valley hospital officially opened May 24, 2024, […]
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 […]
Pilot Javier Garcia still remembers the early Texas morning when he got an urgent call. “I was on the phone with the hospital, and they needed a surgeon back in Corpus for an emergency surgery,” he said. That call set his day in motion. As he prepped his aircraft at dawn, Garcia felt the weight […]
Driscoll Children’s Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its new 60-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Thursday, marking a major advancement in neonatal services for South Texas. Hospital leadership, staff, and special guests gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and VIP tour, providing an inside look at the hospital’s latest advancements in neonatal […]
Driscoll Pediatric Cardiology Clinic in El Paso brought the community together on February 9 for a special event in honor of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week and American Heart Month. Held at La Nube, the gathering provided patients and families an opportunity to celebrate resilience, raise awareness, and have fun. Dr. Srinivasarao Badugu and Dr. […]
On Thursday, February 6, patients at Driscoll Children's Hospital stepped onto their new playground for the first time, marking the completion of a state-of-the-art space designed to support both play and recovery. The Driscoll Children’s Hospital Kiewit Outdoor Play Area was made possible by a $250,000 donation from Kiewit, creating a safe, engaging environment for […]
