Driscoll named one of three children's hospitals nationwide recognized for excellence in patient-centered care. Corpus Christi, TX, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Driscoll Children's Hospital has been named a recipient of the 2026 NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care to children and families. Driscoll was one of only three children's hospitals selected for the Excellence in Pediatric Patient Experience category nationwide. The award recognizes children's hospitals that receive exceptional feedback from patients and families, including how likely they are to recommend the hospital to others. "This recognition reflects what our patients and families experience every day, a team that is highly engaged in caring for children and supporting families through some of the most important moments of their lives," said Eric Hamon, President and CEO of Driscoll Health System. "Every physician, nurse and staff member plays a role in creating that experience. To have that commitment recognized nationally, based on feedback from the families we serve, is something all of Driscoll can be proud of." Patient experience is a critical part of Driscoll's mission to deliver exceptional healthcare to the children of South Texas. From specialized medical and surgical care to everyday interactions with patients and their families, Driscoll works to provide compassionate, family-centered care built around the individual needs of each child. "NRC Health's awards recognize organizations that consistently deliver experiences that earn trust, strengthen loyalty, and improve healthcare for the people they serve," said Trent Green, Chief Executive Officer for NRC Health. The 2026 Excellence in Patient Experience Awards recognize healthcare organizations across several categories, including health systems, hospitals, medical groups, critical access hospitals, specialty hospitals and children's hospitals. Winners are selected using patient experience data collected through NRC Health. About Driscoll: Driscoll is the premier healthcare provider for children in South Texas. We are a nonprofit healthcare system that has served communities in the Lone Star State since 1953. Today, Driscoll is the fastest-growing healthcare system in the region, offering care at the region's only two freestanding designated children's hospitals, Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi and Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley, and at specialty centers and clinics across South Texas. Our nonprofit community-based health plan, Driscoll Health Plan, offers Texas families access to local physicians and other lifesaving benefits.

Driscoll names Shane Casady Chief Operating Officer. Driscoll Health System has named Shane Casady, MSHCA, FACHE, as Chief Operating Officer, elevating a longtime Driscoll leader with nearly two decades of experience. Casady will help lead operations across a pediatric health system including two children's hospitals, Driscoll Health Plan and specialty centers and clinics across South Texas. "Shane has grown as a leader alongside Driscoll, and he understands this organization from the ground up," said Eric Hamon, President and CEO of Driscoll Health System. "He has demonstrated a deep commitment to our patients, employees and communities and brings a broad understanding of our operations and mission. I am confident he will help lead Driscoll through its next chapter of growth." Casady most recently served as Vice President of Professional and Support Services at Driscoll Children's Hospital. During his nearly two decades with Driscoll, he has held leadership roles across the hospital and Driscoll Health Plan. His experience includes hospital operations, strategic and operational planning, capital and facility development, major construction and expansion projects, service and infrastructure planning, and enterprise-wide growth initiatives. He has also helped advance Driscoll's government relations, advocacy and public policy strategy. Today, Driscoll has more than 4,500 employees, two freestanding children's hospitals, a nonprofit health plan and dozens of clinics, caring for more than 200,000 patients annually. "I am honored to serve Driscoll Health System in this new role," Casady said. "I have been fortunate to spend my career working alongside people committed to children and families. Driscoll has grown tremendously, but the reason we are here has never changed. I look forward to working with our teams to continue advancing care for the children and families we serve." Casady earned a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Trinity University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). He and his wife, Ersulyn, are Corpus Christi natives and have two daughters, Ava and Aniston.