Driscoll Health Plan

• Published April 21, 2022

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  Effective June 1, 2022, Changes for Client Access to Mosquito Repellent Benefit

  Beginning May 31, 2022, HHSC will stop using the Texas Medicaid Standing Order for Mosquito Repellent. Pharmacies must obtain a prescription from a Medicaid-enrolled prescribing provider to dispense mosquito repellent beginning June 1, 2022, for Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Healthy Texas Women (HTW). HHSC has extended the effective … Read More
• Published November 10, 2021

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  Driscoll Health Plan announce the establishment of Community Centers

  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 … Read More
• Published April 23, 2019

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  Driscoll Health Plan to hold Mother’s Day event

  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 … Read More
• Published April 23, 2019

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  Driscoll Health Plan to hold Mother’s Day events

  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 … Read More
• Published April 23, 2019

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  Driscoll Health Plan to hold Mother’s Day event

  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 … Read More
• Published March 21, 2019

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  Dr. Serrao named Driscoll Health Plan CMO

  Karl Serrao, MD, FAAP, FCCM 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 … Read More
• Published March 21, 2019

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  Dr. Serrao named Driscoll Health Plan CMO

  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 … Read More
• Published October 30, 2018

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  Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, named Driscoll Health System Executive Vice President and COO

  Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA 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 … Read More
• Published October 30, 2018

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  Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MSHCA, named Driscoll Health System Executive Vice President and COO

  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 … Read More
• Published June 21, 2018

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  Mosquito repellent for prevention of Zika virus a continuous benefit for Texas Medicaid, CHIP

  AUSTIN—Beginning Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, mosquito repellent for the prevention of Zika virus became a continuous, year-round benefit for Texas Medicaid and CHIP. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission offers the repellent to ensure additional Texans are protected from the virus that can be devastating to unborn babies. Benefit details … Read More
• Published January 22, 2018

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  DSHS Commissioner urges precautions to avoid getting the flu

  With influenza continuing to be widespread throughout Texas, the Texas Department of State Health Services reminds people to take precautions to avoid getting and spreading the disease. The state health commissioner, Dr. John Hellerstedt, filmed two short messages encouraging everyone 6 months old and older to get vaccinated and stressing … Read More
• Published December 8, 2017

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  Flu season is here; now is the time to get your flu shot

  The Texas Department of State Health Services encourages everyone 6 months old and older to get vaccinated now to protect themselves from getting the flu. “The flu vaccine causes your body to make antibodies to fight influenza, but it takes about two weeks for this to happen. So, it’s important … Read More
• Published November 14, 2017

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  World Prematurity Day raises awareness to give every baby a fighting chance

  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 … Read More
• Published September 26, 2017

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  Texas adds extra day to apply for D-SNAP in Nueces County

  AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services announced Monday it will add an extra day for victims of Hurricane Harvey to apply for disaster food relief in Nueces County. Nueces County residents who have not yet applied will have another opportunity to apply for D-SNAP from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read More
• Published September 15, 2017

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  Texas expands D-SNAP to seven more counties

  AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services announced today that it will roll out disaster food relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey to residents in seven additional counties. Texas will offer D-SNAP to residents in Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Nueces, Polk, Refugio and San Patricio counties, starting Sept. 18 or 19, … Read More
• Published September 13, 2017

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  Texas expands aerial fight against mosquitoes

  The Texas Department of State Health Services is expanding its effort to control mosquitoes after Hurricane Harvey and will begin aerial mosquito spraying over Harris County Thursday night. Aerial mosquito control by state contractor Clarke and the U.S. Air Force Reserve requested through FEMA started last week. They have … Read More
• Published September 11, 2017

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  Texas expands food benefits for Harvey victims

  Texas Health and Human Services announced today that it will begin offering disaster food relief, commonly known as D-SNAP, for victims of Hurricane Harvey starting Wednesday. The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides short-term food benefits for eligible families recovering from a disaster. D-SNAP is available to eligible people who … Read More
• Published September 1, 2017

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  Texas Announces Food Benefits for Victims of Hurricane Harvey

  Texas today announced it is providing a surge of food benefits to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in the 58 counties included in the State Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Harvey. SNAP recipients in the affected counties will see their September benefits automatically loaded today, Sept. 1, onto their Lone Star … Read More
• Published August 30, 2017

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  Texas urges health precautions for residents affected by Hurricane Harvey

  The Texas Department of State Health Services is issuing the following health precautions for people experiencing flooding and power outages in Southeast Texas and beginning recovery from Hurricane Harvey along the middle Texas coast. People should follow all local drinking water safety notices and throw out food that may … Read More
• Published August 24, 2017

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  Huracán Harvey Preparación para desastres de emergencia

  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 … Read More