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 Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley is happy to celebrate its first Daisy Awards. The national award recognizes nurses who go above and beyond in clinical care and compassion. Two nurses at Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley were recently nominated, becoming the first Daisy Award recipients at the new Edinburg hospital. Out of over […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
Miss Rodeo America, Miss Rodeo Texas and bullfighters visited Driscoll Children’s Hospital on Friday to meet with patients. In town for Buc Days, Corpus Christi's annual rodeo, the cowgirls and cowboys traded stories with patients and shared signed photos. Driscoll would like to thank these Buccaneers for helping spread cheer and joy among staff and […]
Karrie Schum works nights and weekends. A registered nurse at Driscoll Children's Hospital critical care unit, she is no stranger to leaping into action when emergencies arise. On this evening, it was to deliver compassion. “This was her only little boy, and she was just terrified,” Schum said, recalling the mom. While visiting the Valley, […]
