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Resource Center

An useful source of general information about Driscoll Children's Hospital and its specialty centers.

Who We Are

History

Driscoll Children's Hospital's rich and unique heritage began as a vision of a South Texas cattlewoman. Read about the beginnings of an extraordinary gift to South Texas.

Mission, Vision and Values

The principles and priorities that Driscoll values are at the core of who we are and what we provide to the children of South Texas.

DCH Overview

The place to find facts and information about Driscoll and its services. This year's annual report as well as the latest Driscoll advertising campaigns can be found here.

Locations, Maps and Directions

A guide to assist patients, families and visitors in finding the hospital and other Driscoll specialty centers and clinics.

Governing Board

Meet the Driscoll Children's Hospital Governing Board members.

Executive Leadership

Meet the Driscoll Children's Hospital Executive Leadership Team.

News Releases

Here you will find the latest news and information about what is going on at Driscoll Children's Hospital as well as an archive of previous news releases.

Contact Us

How to reach the hospital and specialty centers by phone or email.

Quality

Statement of Ethics & Compliance Commitment

A look at the Ethics and Compliance Program at Driscoll Children's Hospital and its goals.

Driscoll C.A.R.E.S.

A five-point approach to quality that focuses on customer satisfaction, advocacy for children, respect for others, excellence in all we do and stewardship of resources.

Awards and Recognition

Our hospital, physicians and staff continue to receive awards and recognition for excellence.

Visitation

Visiting a Patient

Find hours and guidelines for visiting patients.

Carousel Gift Shop

The Carousel Gift Shop is located in Driscoll Children's Hospital and helps visitors brighten the days of our patients.

Contact Information

Driscoll Children's Hospital
3533 S. Alameda Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

(361) 694-5000
(800) DCH-LOVE or (800) 324-5683

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(800) 735-2989
Driscoll receives the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. The award elevates the Hospital to third in five levels of achievement.
Corpus Christi Human Resources Management Association names Driscoll Children's Hospital the Best Place to Work in the Coastal Bend.
Karl Serrao, M.D., (center) is joined by family members of organ donors in cutting the ribbon to dedicate a new wall honoring the children who donated.
Achievement
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About Us

News

Driscoll Children's Health Plan opens new office in Edinburg

February 14, 2012
EDINBURG - In conjunction with its expansion into 10 South Texas counties, Driscoll Children's Health Plan (DCHP) has opened a new office at 5409 S. McColl Rd. in Edinburg. The office will provide case management, social work, provider relations and community outreach to help the Medicaid-eligible population obtain the healthcare...
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Woerner elected to statewide hospital association board

January 03, 2012
Steven F. Woerner, president and chief executive officer of Driscoll Children's Hospital
CORPUS CHRISTI - Steven F. Woerner, president and chief executive officer of Driscoll Children's Hospital, has been elected to the Texas Hospital Association's (THA) Board of Trustees. He took office Jan. 1 for a three-year term. Woerner is a former member of THA's Council on Policy Development, and he served a one-year unexpired...
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Driscoll's annual Holiday Spectacular is a chance for rehabilitation patients to shine on stage

December 13, 2011
CORPUS CHRISTI - For many school children, performing in a holiday play is a rite of passage. Children receiving rehabilitation therapy at Driscoll Children's Hospital are given the same opportunity every year during the annual Holiday Spectacular, a tradition that began eight years ago to entertain hospitalized patients and their...
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Driscoll collects more than four tons of food during food drive

December 05, 2011
Employees from many departments helped load a U-Haul truck for Driscoll's annual food drive.
This year, Driscoll Children's Hospital's employees came together in a big way to collect nearly 4.4 tons of food for donation to KIII-TV. On Dec. 1, numerous departments delivered packages of food and beverages they collected to a U-Haul truck outside the hospital. With the coordination of the Patient Relations Department and the...
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Driscoll's Kidney Center marks 50th transplant

November 30, 2011
Program began on Feb. 14, 2007 with brother donating to brother CORPUS CHRISTI - On Sept. 29, a 6-year-old boy from McAllen received a new kidney at Driscoll Children's Hospital, making him the 50th kidney transplant recipient since the hospital started performing the procedure in 2007. His...
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