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Hope springs eternal at Driscoll Children’s Hospital

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Driscoll Children’s Hospital Cardiologist John Brownlee, MD, shows patient Ambar Maria Martinez, 9, of Mathis, the “hope” T-shirt that he designed. (Front row, from left) Ambrie Garcia, RN; Janie Catlin, MA; Ambar Maria Martinez; Laura Rojas, MA; Dr. Brownlee; Bonnie Hardy, MOS; Debra Cantu, MOS; Paige Cooper, RN, Outpatient Clinic Coordinator. (Back row, from left) Priscilla Flores, Lead MOS; Terri Sanchez, Special Projects; Leti Arriola, MOS; Maria West, HIM Technician; Nora Cadena, CMA; and Christine Velasquez, RN.

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CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Children’s Hospital Cardiologist John Brownlee, MD, is offering the world hope.



Dr. Brownlee, a self-professed artistic “dabbler,” designed a T-shirt featuring the word “hope” in 27 different languages.

The T-shirt echoes the one he designed last year featuring the word “love” in 20 different languages. Both T-shirts reflect the diversity of the healthcare providers at Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

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“It’s a wonderful example of the caring nature of the Driscoll physicians from all over the world,” said Dr. Brownlee.

The “hope” T-shirt designed by Driscoll Children’s Hospital Cardiologist John Brownlee, MD, features the word “hope” in 27 different languages. The T-shirt is available in both short sleeve and long sleeve for adults online only at https://www.driscollchildrens.org/carousel-gift-shop-item/dr-brownlees-hope-shirt.

For Driscoll’s visitors and supporters, “hope” T-shirts are available online only at https://www.driscollchildrens.org/carousel-gift-shop-item/dr-brownlees-hope-shirt.

Short-sleeve adult T-shirts cost $18 in most sizes (check site for size availability), and long-sleeve adult T-shirts cost $26 in most sizes (check site for size availability).

To order online either the “hope” or the “love” T-shirt, go to https://www.driscollchildrens.org/carousel-gift-shop-category/other.

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