Mission Regional Medical Center
Coverage of Mission Regional Medical Center in the Nexus archive.
- Abbott orders probe after Texas hospital advertises 'birth packages' in Mexico: 'Citizenship is not for sale'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after it advertised 'birth packages' in Mexico to attract pregnant foreign nationals. The hospital promoted childbirth services via billboards and a now-defunct website, claiming compliance with laws and removing the ads after social media backlash. Abbott condemned 'birth tourism' as illegal and pledged to strengthen state laws against it.
- Abbott orders probe after Texas hospital advertises 'birth packages' in Mexico: 'Citizenship is not for sale'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after it advertised 'Birth Packages in South Texas' on billboards in Mexico, promoting childbirth services to pregnant foreign nationals. The hospital confirmed the campaign, which included billboards near the U.S.-Mexico border and a now-removed website, and stated the materials were discontinued due to 'unintended misunderstanding.' Abbott criticized 'birth tourism' as illegal and pledged to strengthen state laws against it.