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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An Ingleside sixth grader is showing South Texas what strength looks like. At just 11 years old, Addison has already faced multiple open-heart surgeries at Driscoll Children’s Hospital — and continues to inspire everyone around her with her resilience. Her story, recently featured by 3NEWS, highlights not only Addison’s remarkable spirit but also the expertise […]
Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley announced Tuesday that the Knapp Community Care Foundation (KCCF) has committed a $500,000 gift to establish the Mid-Valley Pediatric Assistance Endowment, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar for a total of $1 million. The endowment will provide vital financial assistance to pediatric patients and their families from the Mid-Valley region, […]
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, […]
