DAVIS TAKES THE HELM

South Texas Health System Children’s welcomes its first pediatric administrator.

By Dr. Kimberly Selber

Inearly July, South Texas Health System Children’s (STHS Children’s) welcomed Kimberly Davis, MBA, BSN, RN as its inaugural pediatric administrator. This appointment marks a significant step in the expansion of STHS Children’s.

In her role, Davis will supervise daily operations at STHS Children’s. Her focus is on implementing best practices, ensuring quality and compassionate care for the hospital’s youngest, collaborating with healthcare professionals for optimal patient services, and recruiting top-tier providers for localized pediatric care in the Rio Grande Valley.

“Every day, we’re looking at what can we do to improve things for our pediatric population,” says Davis, an East Texas native. “There’s not a minute that goes by that we’re not looking at opportunities to grow and expand our services. Truly understanding the needs of our community and focusing efforts to ensure those needs are met are my ultimate goals.”

One of her top priorities is ensuring that families receive as much close-to-home care as possible. “Our ultimate goal,” says Davis, “is to bring in the additional pediatric services and programs necessary to

help prevent families from having to leave the region to get care for their children in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and beyond.”

Lance Ames, Chief Executive Officer of STHS Children’s and STHS Edinburg, warmly welcomes Davis, noting, “Kimberly brings a wealth of knowledge in pediatrics and children’s hospital administration that will help expand and improve the services we provide to local children,”

Davis, a nurse by profession, has an extensive career backdrop. In her most recent role as the Director of Occupational Health & Wellness at Children’s Health, she managed over 8,000 staff members spanning two North Texas hospitals. Earlier stints included pivotal roles at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas – Children’s Health, where she oversaw several departments.

She commenced her career as a vocational nurse, later obtaining an associate degree from Trinity Valley Community College. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA in healthcare management from the University of Texas at Tyler.