We all could use a little joy, kindness, hope, and a reason to smile these days. On Tuesday, December 1, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to encourage others to do good while giving back to their communities. Since it's inception in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired hundreds of millions of... Continue Reading →
This year has brought many challenges, as well as many moments to reflect on all of the good and joyful things in our lives. With Thanksgiving approaching, we wanted to take a moment to thank you, our donors, for your continued support of The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa... Continue Reading →
In late June of this year, John Bel, President of The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and Vice President and Chief Development Officer of the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation, announced his retirement after serving selflessly for the last 10 years. During John’s current tenure, The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation has... Continue Reading →
We believe that caring for the community in which we live and work is at the core of our mission. Because it is important to "give where we live," CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is proud to join together with United Way agencies of Bexar and Comal County to help our friends and neighbors in need. Each... Continue Reading →
On September 29, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center (CSRH-MC) held a virtual ribbon cutting in honor of the brand new, state-of-the-art oncology unit that will provide people across San Antonio and South Texas access to exceptional cancer care close to home. Dr. Ian Thompson Jr., president of CSRH-MC, kicked off the virtual festivities... Continue Reading →
In 1869, cholera plagued the growing city of San Antonio. Bishop Claude Dubuis called upon the Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word from Galveston to care for the multitude of sick, infirm, and orphaned in the Texas frontier. Three sisters responded, Mother Madeleine, Sister St. Pierre and Sister Agnes. In May, 1869, they left... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, September 5, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to remind us that simple acts of charity can change the world. Join us in celebrating International Day of Charity! Originally a Hungarian civil society initiative to commemorate Mother Teresa’s death, International Day of Charity on September 5 took off worldwide in... Continue Reading →
Thank you to our donors and community partners who have come to our aid as our medical teams face ever-changing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are incredibly thankful for the ongoing support you give to The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. Because of you, children in our community... Continue Reading →
Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI, is a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio & development specialist at the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. She has spent over 50 years in healthcare, serving in many and various roles, including registered nurse (RN), x-ray, community health director, advocate/lobbyist, foundation development officer, and administrator.... Continue Reading →
It had only been six months since April Weaver’s last mammogram, but when her employer, HD Supply, hosted the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) on site, she decided to go ahead and get a mammogram. The MMU provides 2-D mammograms and the possibility of a cure through early detection of breast cancer. A... Continue Reading →
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