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Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Burnout is contributing to physician shortage | Opinion
We are here to warn you of an invisible actor that is hurting Texas and national health care at its core. It’s call moral injury. As you read this column, moral injury is directly affecting Corpus Christi residents — contributing to the shortage of physicians in the area via burnout. Moral injury happens when a doctor’s or nurse’s moral compass has been damaged. When they find that, despite their best efforts, they are incapable of doing the right thing for someone else or are put in a position where their actions cause harm despite best intentions. Moral injury happens every time a Corpus Christi doctor prescribes a treatment plan, and an insurance company denies that plan. When a Nueces County nurse is stuck caring for more patients than she knows she can reasonably care for. Physicians and nurses are among Texas’ most trusted professionals. Three-fourths of Americans believe nurses have very high honesty and ethical standards, according to a Gallup poll taken in 2025 . But we are seeing Texas nurses and physicians quit the health care field at an unprecedented rate. Moral injury is hurting our health care workforce and, therefore, hurting the quality of patient health care in
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Wellsential Health Regional Teams Gather for Meeting at Corpus Christi Hooks Stadium
This week, team members from Wellsential Health’s Central and Crossroads Regions came together for a dynamic regional meeting hosted at the Corpus Christi Hooks Stadium in Corpus Christi, Texas. The event brought together Administrators, Directors of Nursing, regional leaders, and senior leadership for a full day of collaboration, idea‑sharing, and team‑building.
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DHR Health Welcomes Kidney Transplant and Liver Surgeon, Dr. Karen Pineda-Solis
EDINBURG, Texas – DHR Health, one of the largest physician-owned hospital systems in the United States and the largest healthcare provider in the Rio Grande Valley, is delighted to welcome Dr. Karen Pineda-Solis, transplant surgeon, to its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. Pineda-Solis will provide care at the DHR Health Transplant Institute, the only kidney transplant facility serving patients throughout the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, Corpus Christi, and surrounding communities.
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‘It lifted me up’: Reopened senior center changes lives in Aransas Pass
ARANSAS PASS, Texas — Nearly 10 years after Hurricane Harvey damaged a vital gathering place for seniors in Aransas Pass, the city is celebrating a major comeback. The local senior center has officially reopened its doors to the community, something Lonnie Brigmon said means people like him have somewhere to belong again.
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Work progressing on Ingleside wastewater treatment plant
Work is progressing on the City of Ingleside’s wastewater treatment plant, with city officials saying the project is nearly a quarter of the way finished. City of Ingleside Director of Infrastructure Services Gary Paredez said in a video posted to the city’s social media pages on May 28 progress is continuing on a wastewater treatment plant the city hopes will be completed by the end of 2027.
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Rural medical campus expands clinical training across Coastal Bend region
A new rural medical training program based in Kingsville is placing medical students in clinical settings across the Coastal Bend and surrounding South Texas communities as part of an effort to address physician shortages in the region. The Rural Campus–Kingsville, operated through the Texas A&M University School of Medicine in...
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Over 1,000 Coastal Bend high schoolers earn health care certifications
This year, 1,160 students from 35 high schools completed a health care certification in a Del Mar College dual credit program. On May 14, the college celebrated nearly 640 high school participants during a celebration at the Hilliard Center Arena. Thirteen schools participated, with all other schools holding individual ceremonies. Dual enrollment health care training programs include electrocardiography technician, phlebotomy technician, patient care technician and introductory to basic medical assistant. The certifications qualify students for jobs in health care. "These students have chosen a path that demands compassion, discipline and resilience," Leonard Rivera, Del Mar College vice president of dual enrollment and continuing education, said in a news release. "By completing these Continuing Education programs, they are positioned for immediate entry into the healthcare workforce and for successful continuance of their post-secondary education." See how many students from Corpus Christi ISD completed a health care certification: Moody High School: 112 Carroll High School: 107 Veterans Memorial High School: 102 Ray High School: 69 King High School: 60 Harold T. Branch Academy: 37 Miller High School: 27 Solomon Coles High School: 4 Several other area high schools also participated in the May 14 event, including: Calallen High School: 76 School of
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CHRISTUS Spohn hospitals named to Forbes 2026 Top Hospitals list
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In a recent ranking of the nation’s top performing hospitals, CHRISTUS Spohn has two Coastal Bend facilities on the list of the 2026 Forbes Top Hospitals list. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline and CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice were both included in the list that...
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Corpus Christi Medical Center named to Forbes top hospital list
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Medical Center has been named to Forbes’ first-ever Top Hospitals list, placing it among a select group nationwide recognized for strong patient care. CCMC said the ranking reviewed more than 5,400 hospitals nationwide. Only about 14% earned a four- or five-star rating,...