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 received top honors at the 42nd Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards, earning 50 national awards—more than any other healthcare institution in the country. The competition received more than 4,300 submissions from over 330 healthcare organizations across the United States, making it the largest and most widely recognized healthcare advertising competition in the nation. […]
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 […]
Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley recently celebrated an amazing $1 million gift from H-E-B. The donation will fund advanced medical equipment for the hospital’s rehabilitation program, enhancing the hospital’s ability to provide cutting-edge therapies and support for children recovering from injuries, illnesses, and surgeries. The announcement was made during a special ceremony near the […]
For many, the holidays bring a sense of comfort as loved ones travel home and families spend time together. But when a child is sick, it can disrupt the joy that comes this time of year. Now one little boy’s love for Christmas is helping restore the spirit of the season for children and families […]
