The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation is honored to award Mr. Harvey E. Najim with the Beacon Award for his outstanding service to the community and generous philanthropic support at the 12th Annual National Speakers Luncheon on Tuesday, October 24. Najim is the chairman of the Harvey E. Najim Charitable Foundation and the Chairman Emeritius of... Continue Reading →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills Unveils and Blesses its New Mobile Mammography Unit
More than 200,000 women are diagnosed with some type of invasive breast cancer annually, and one in eight women in the U.S. will likely develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System recognizes early detection is key and that there is an overwhelming need for more women to be... Continue Reading →
One Mammogram Could Save Your Life
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 →
Spreading The Word About Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are so thankful for everyone who has helped us spread the word. From hosting the mobile mammography unit (MMU), to hosting an event at your place of business to benefit the Friends Foundation, we are so grateful to all of you for making a difference! Because of... Continue Reading →
Bringing Health Care to Women in our Community
Have you had a mammogram this year? The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) provides free mammograms to women without insurance or the ability to pay and serves as a link to the greater health care community by partnering with other organizations to provide education, outreach, and access to treatment. Through philanthropic support, the MMU... Continue Reading →
It’s Time To Think Pink Through October
Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday at JoyRide Texas as we Pedaled for Pink. All proceeds raised will help provide free mammograms for women in need via the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). Through philanthropic support, the MMU brings mammograms to under-served areas of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and beyond.... Continue Reading →
Pedal for Pink and Help Save Lives!
October is Breast Health Awareness Month! Join the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation as we Pedal for Pink at JoyRide to help raise funds in support of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU)! JoyRide Texas at Broadway will host the event on Saturday, October 13 at 11:30am. All proceeds raised will benefit... Continue Reading →
Supporting The Mobile Mammography Unit Supports Women In Our Community
Each year, over 200,000 women are diagnosed with one of many kinds of invasive breast cancer, and one in eight women in the United States will likely develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Though the statistics are alarming, no woman is ever alone in the fight. Through philanthropic support, the CHRISTUS Santa... Continue Reading →
Join us at JoyRide and Help Save Lives
Join the JoyRide fun and support the Fight against Breast Cancer! JoyRide Texas at Alon is hosting Pedaling for Pink – Fight Breast Cancer on May 2 at 7 pm, with all proceeds benefiting the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). Reserve your spot today for a fun, high energy workout supporting an amazing... Continue Reading →
Your Support Saves Women Like Laura
“You have breast cancer.” Those were the words that changed Laura Esparza’s life forever. In 2010, Laura had her annual mammogram and when the physicians delivered the results, she discovered she was about to enter the toughest journey of her life. “I went in for a routine annual screening at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital –... Continue Reading →