Driscoll Children's Hospital
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Driscoll Children's Hospital is a children's hospital located in Corpus Christi, Texas
and founded as a charity children's hospital in 1953 by the last-will and testament of Clara Driscoll with the assistance of her primary physician Dr. McIver Furman. In 1970 Driscoll Children's Hospital had its status changed from charity only to not for profit. Driscoll Children's Hospital is the 7th Largest Employer in Corpus Christi
. Driscoll was the first hospital in south Texas to provide pediatric emergency services and also to perform an organ transplant. It is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC). Driscoll Children's Hospital also operates the only asthma camp
in south Texas, Camp Easy Breathers.
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. The MSA population in 2008 was 416,376. The population was 305,215 at the 2010 census making it the...
and founded as a charity children's hospital in 1953 by the last-will and testament of Clara Driscoll with the assistance of her primary physician Dr. McIver Furman. In 1970 Driscoll Children's Hospital had its status changed from charity only to not for profit. Driscoll Children's Hospital is the 7th Largest Employer in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. The MSA population in 2008 was 416,376. The population was 305,215 at the 2010 census making it the...
. Driscoll was the first hospital in south Texas to provide pediatric emergency services and also to perform an organ transplant. It is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC). Driscoll Children's Hospital also operates the only asthma camp
Asthma camp
Asthma camp is a summer camp that is specialized for children with severe versions of asthma. Typically categorized as a special needs summer camp. The camp counselor role is fulfilled by respiratory therapists and registered nurses in order to provide a safe and positive experience for children...
in south Texas, Camp Easy Breathers.