Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley groundbreaking

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Several state and local officials along with Driscoll officials were present for the ceremony. Image by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez.
Several state and local officials along with Driscoll officials were present for the ceremony. Image by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez.

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 Driscoll Health System held a groundbreaking for Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, an independently operated eight-level pediatric hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. Designated speakers included Master of Ceremonies Val LaMantia, Driscoll Children’s Hospital Board of Directors member from McAllen; Eric Hamon, President and CEO of Driscoll Health System; State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, District 20; and Driscoll Health Plan member and Driscoll patient Jeremiah Cardona. The building is expected to be completed in Spring 2023.

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