DALLAS — A new pediatric campus to replace Children’s Medical Center in Dallas got a boost this week in the form of a $100 million gift from the Mack Pogue family, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center announced.
The gift from the family of the late Lincoln Property Company founder Mack and Jean Pogue is the largest donation yet toward the $5 billion new pediatric campus. In recognition of the gift, the new campus’ 33-acre site will be named Pogue Park. The park will encompass the outdoor grounds surrounding the new facilities and will include green spaces.
“Mack and I have had the blessing of being able to support Children’s Health and UT Southwestern for many years, knowing how much they impact the well-being of patients and communities they serve,” said Jean Pogue. “Our family is proud to play a part in helping build the new Dallas pediatric campus. We’re beyond grateful for the difference it will make for future generations of children.”
Children’s Health and UT Southwestern announced plans in February for the new campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District across from UT Southwestern’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. It’s expected to feature 551 beds, a 38% increase from the current facility. The Level I pediatric trauma center will also include 90 emergency rooms and 24 observation rooms.
For more information, visit Children’s Health’s website.
