CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville Receives State’s 1st EMS for Children Recognition

JACKSONVILLE — The Texas Emergency Medical Services for Children State Partnership has awarded the emergency center at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville. The department received the Pediatric Ready Facility. The Texas EMSC’s Voluntary Pediatric Readiness Program awarded the achievement recognizing the department’s dedication offering optimal care for ill and injured pediatric patients. This facility is the very first to obtain this recognition in the state of Texas. Similar to trauma center designation, a pediatric readiness program aids facilities in self-identifying areas which can elevate care.