Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley Opens $100 Million, Eight-Story Facility in Edinburg, TX

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, a state-of-the-art facility with a $100 million price tag, has officially opened its doors in Edinburg, Texas. This eight-story hospital is the first designated freestanding children’s hospital in the Rio Grande Valley, a region with over half a million children.

With 119 pediatric beds and more than 700 employees, Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley is prepared to provide acute pediatric specialty care around the clock, every day of the year. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including acute inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency services, imaging, laboratory services, and more.

The hospital’s emergency department opened at midnight, and the first inpatient transfers are already being planned. Additionally, the hospital will be launching the Valley’s first pediatric residency training program within the next two years.

The creation of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley was driven by the need to provide accessible healthcare for children in the region. Many families previously had to travel to Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi for specialized care. Now, with the opening of this new hospital, children in the Rio Grande Valley can receive top-notch care close to home.

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley is not only a healthcare provider but also a significant economic contributor, projected to generate $124.7 million per year in economic growth for Texas. The hospital’s impact extends beyond medical care, as it aims to create job opportunities for healthcare professionals in the Valley.

The opening of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley marks a new era in pediatric healthcare for the region. With a focus on proximity, accessibility, and excellence in care, this hospital is set to make a lasting impact on the community.