Driscoll begins vaccinating against COVID-19

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

Image for illustration purposes only.

Mega Doctor News

- Advertisement -

On Wednesday, Jaime Fergie, MD, Director of Infectious Diseases at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, was the first staff member at Driscoll Children’s Hospital to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination. Administering the vaccine is Driscoll Children’s Hospital staff member Susan Carroll, RN. Driscoll received 1,000 of the vaccines Wednesday. This round is only for clinical staff, but it eventually will be available to all Driscoll Health System employees.

On Wednesday, Jesse Munoz, RN, was the first nurse at Driscoll Children’s Hospital to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination. Administering the vaccine is Driscoll Children’s Hospital staff member Nancy Rodriguez, RN. Driscoll received 1,000 of the vaccines Wednesday. This round is only for clinical staff, but it eventually will be available to all Driscoll Health System employees.

Jaime Fergie, MD, Director of Infectious Diseases at Driscoll Children’s Hospital (left), and Jesse Munoz, RN, were the first two frontline workers at Driscoll Children’s Hospital to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination Wednesday.

- Advertisement -

Jaime Fergie, MD, Director of Infectious Diseases at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, displays Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccination shot. Driscoll Children’s Hospital received 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine Wednesday and they immediately started vaccinating clinical workers. Eventually the vaccine will be available to all Driscoll Health System employees.

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

More Articles

Why Daily Recess Is Essential for Schoolchildren

As families prepare for ‘back-to-school’ time, it’s a great opportunity to evaluate how your child’s daily routine is structured. From ensuring a good start with a nutritious breakfast to encouraging appropriate amounts of homework time and sleep based on age, creating time for physical activity is also important.

Women’s Health Breakfast Brings Medical Experts and Community Together

A special women’s health breakfast will bring together healthcare professionals, community leaders and women from across the region for a panel discussion focused on health and well-being at every stage of life.

DHR Health Outdoor Medicine Conference to Address Emergency Response

DHR Health will host an Outdoor Medicine Conference on Aug. 21 focused on responding to medical emergencies in outdoor and remote environments across the Rio Grande Valley.

STC Makes History as First Nursing Apprenticeship Cohort Achieves 100% Pass Rate

Just months after making history as graduates of the nation’s first federally-recognized registered nursing apprenticeship, all 10 recent South Texas College graduates have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt, achieving a 100% pass rate and becoming licensed registered nurses
- Advertisement -