Expanding Pediatric Care Across South Texas with Eric Hamon

About this episode

Eric Hamon discusses increasing access to pediatric care in South Texas through innovative strategies.

In this episode, Eric Hamon, President and CEO of Driscoll Children's Hospital, discusses how Driscoll Children's is increasing access to pediatric care through new facilities, specialist recruitment, and an innovative fleet of planes that brings care directly to children across South Texas. He shares insights on the importance of early investments in children's health and strategies to address pediatric specialist shortages.

People in this episode

Guest: Eric Hamon

Topics covered

• pediatric care
• health access
• specialist recruitment
• children's health
• healthcare innovation

Keywords

• pediatric care
• health access
• specialist shortages
• children's health
• healthcare facilities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Driscoll Children's Hospital

Places: South Texas

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