Driscoll Health Plan, in partnership with the County of Hidalgo and the County of Cameron, Texas, held two ribbon cutting ceremonies on September 16th and 17th, to announce the establishment of the Health Education and Literacy Program (HEAL)- Community Connection Center and the Cameron Community Connection Center. Both Centers will offer health education at no […]
CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Health Plan is sponsoring its second annual Mother’s Day Community Resource Fair, an event where mothers, moms-to-be and families can relax and enjoy a fun Saturday morning. The fair will be held Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., inside the Recreation Center at First Baptist Church, 3115 Ocean […]
CORPUS CHRISTI – Driscoll Health Plan is sponsoring its second annual Mother’s Day Community Resource Fair, an event where mothers, moms-to-be and families can relax and enjoy a fun Saturday morning. The fair will be held Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., inside the Recreation Center at First Baptist Church, 3115 Ocean […]
CORPUS CHRISTI – Karl Serrao, MD, FAAP, FCCM, has been named the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Driscoll Health Plan. Dr. Serrao has served as Associate Medical Director for the Driscoll Health Plan STAR Kids program since its inception in 2016. STAR Kids serves children and young adults with special needs. In his new role, […]
CORPUS CHRISTI – Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Driscoll Health System. Dr. Peterson has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Driscoll Health Plan since 2006, where she has overseen tremendous growth in membership, services and improving population health in South […]
March of Dimes and Driscoll Health Plan are raising awareness to help give every baby a fighting chance. Throughout November — Prematurity Awareness Month — March of Dimes draws attention to the lifesaving research, treatments and community support made possible when we work together to give every baby a fighting chance. March of Dimes and […]
Estimado Miembro: El huracán Harvey se encuentra en el Golfo de México. Se espera para el viernes por la noche o el sábado por la mañana en la costa de tejas. Las condiciones de tormenta podrían comenzar temprano en la mañana del viernes; Según el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional. El Servicio Meteorológico dice que podría […]
The annual Community Baby Shower is this Friday! Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) and its partners are working to help end premature births and support prenatal education. CLICK HERE to hear Sam Caceres, an Outreach and Health Education Specialist with DHP, talk about the event. You can help donate baby items, too. You can drop off diapers, baby […]
The International Association of HealthCare Professionals is pleased to welcome Fredrick A. McCurdy, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAP, FACPE, Pediatric Nephrologist, to their prestigious organization with his upcoming publication in The Leading Physicians of the World. Dr. Fredrick A. McCurdy is a highly trained and qualified physician with an extensive expertise in all facets of his […]
Driscoll Health Plan opens new offices in five cities to serve children with disabilities and their families LAREDO — Driscoll Health Plan is enrolling thousands of South Texas children into its STAR Kids program, a new Texas Medicaid managed care program for children and youth with special needs. The program launched Nov. 1, and Driscoll Health […]
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding pregnant women who cross the border with Mexico that Zika testing is available to them and encourages them to discuss testing with their health care providers. Under current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, Zika testing is recommended for any pregnant woman who has traveled […]
Four Driscoll Health System employees have been selected for leadership positions in the local association of case managers. Heather Pigott, senior director of Health Services, Driscoll Health Plan, was elected president of the Texas Riviera Association of Case Managers (TRACM), an organization which fosters quality case management through promotion and adherence to case management standards. […]
CORPUS CHRISTI – Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, FACHE, President and CEO of Driscoll Health Plan, has been awarded the 2015 Texas Pediatric Society’s Distinguished Service Award. The award, which was presented on October 3 at the Texas Pediatric Society annual luncheon in Sugar Land, recognizes a non-member pediatrician, non-pediatric physician, allied healthcare provider or […]
CORPUS CHRISTI — Pediatrician Fred McCurdy, MD, PhD, MBA, CPE, FAAP, FACPE, has been named as medical director for the Driscoll Health Plan’s STAR Kids program, which is the first Medicaid managed care program created specifically for children and youth with disabilities. As medical director, McCurdy will work with the health plan’s chief medical officer […]
CORPUS CHRISTI — The Driscoll Health Plan continues to build its reputation in South Texas with its recent selection by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Managed Care Organization (MCO) in the STAR Kids program, which is the first Medicaid managed care program for children and youth with disabilities. When the program […]
CORPUS CHRISTI – Diabetes is an ongoing and growing cause for concern across South Texas. To help those affected by the disease, Driscoll Health Plan, the Texas Area Health Education Centers and the Victoria Regional Health Alliance have partnered to offer an educational event called the Crossroads Diabetes Expo. On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Crossroads […]
CORPUS CHRISTI – Anesthesiologist Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, chief executive officer of Driscoll Health Plan, was recently re-elected assistant treasurer of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). The ASA is a 50,000-member, educational research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve […]
VICTORIA – Diabetes is an ongoing and growing cause for concern across South Texas. To help those affected by the disease, Driscoll Health Plan, the Victoria Regional Health Alliance and the Area Health Education Center are partnering to offer traveling Diabetes Expos. The kick-off event, the Crossroads Diabetes Expo, will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, […]
WHAT: At tomorrow’s 48th annual Nueces County Medical Society Health Fair, Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) will offer an obstacle course and photo booth for children to enjoy in the children’s area. DHP has been a friend of the family in Nueces County and surrounding counties since 1997. WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. […]
LAREDO – Just in time for the coming school year, Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring a free Back to School Fair for the general public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at Uni-Trade Stadium. Numerous organizations have joined to offer services, information and products to parents and children at the event. […]
WHAT: Driscoll Health Plan is joining the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings, the City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department and Healthy Communities of Brownsville to sponsor a free summer baseball clinic for children ages 5 through high school. The clinic will feature baseball instruction in all areas of offense, defense, pitching and catching. Each player […]
EDINBURG – Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring “At the Ballpark,” a series of member appreciation nights, during the Edinburg Roadrunners games June 25, July 11 and Aug. 2 at Roadrunner Field. Perks for members include: Discounted tickets VIP suite First pitch honors “Our members are important to us and a night ‘At the Ballpark’ […]
HARLINGEN – Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring Kids’ Day for member families during Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings games on June 10, June 25, July 21 and Aug. 13 at Harlingen Field. Perks for families include: Free admission for children 17 and under Discounted tickets Private meet & greet with the team before the games […]
LAREDO – Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) is sponsoring “At the Ballpark,” a member appreciation event, during the Laredo Lemurs games June 9 and July 14 at Uni-Trade Stadium. Perks for members include: Discounted tickets Team autographs On-field appearance First pitch honors “Our members are important to us and a night ‘At the Ballpark’ is our […]
WHAT: Driscoll Health Plan is offering its members a $2 discount on tickets to this Sunday’s Laredo Lemurs game and Christian music concert at Uni-Trade Stadium. Point of Grace, a Christian music band, is scheduled to perform immediately following the game against the Kansas City T-Bones. WHEN: 3:16 p.m. Sunday, June 2 WHERE: Uni-Trade Stadium, […]
LAREDO – Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas and representatives from the Laredo Chamber of Commerce will join officials from Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) tomorrow as they celebrate the opening of their new Laredo office at 1705 Del Mar Blvd. The 1,245-square-foot office will be used by DHP to conduct provider relations, community outreach and, later, social […]
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – For most people, finding a medical care provider and making doctor’s appointments is as easy as picking up a cell phone. But for some Medicaid-eligible individuals and families, access to cell phones – and quick communication with healthcare providers – may be difficult or impossible. Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) strives to […]
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Motherhood is a big job, and helping mothers and their babies stay healthy in South Texas is a big focus of Driscoll Health Plan (DHP). For example, DHP encourages moms to stay on track with Texas Health Steps – a roadmap to healthy living for mothers and newborns – by offering […]
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Since its expansion last year, Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) has become firmly rooted in the 10-county Hidalgo Service Delivery Area (SDA), with 51,628 Medicaid members enrolled to date. DHP opened a new office in Edinburg in January and is the only non-profit, provider-sponsored plan in the Hidalgo SDA, which includes the […]
