The Children's Hospital of San Antonio is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to children with heart problems. An integrated group of specialists in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, fetal echocardiography, anesthesiology, perfusion, and neonatal and pediatric intensive care, uses a multidisciplinary approach to specifically care for each patient. All care providers work together, in genuine collaboration,... Continue Reading →
Children’s Hospital Trail Ride Continues to Help Save Kids’ Lives
The Children's Hospital Trail Ride (CHTR) has been a dedicated supporter of The Children's Hospital of San Antonio for nearly three decades. This month, they wrapped up their 29th year of serving the Hospital. Every year, volunteers host family-fun events including team roping, a 17-mile trail ride via horseback or hay ride, BBQ Cook-Off, a dance,... Continue Reading →
Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are
Thanks to the support of community partners and generous donors, like you, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio provides high-quality care for patients and their families, regardless of their ability to pay. This April, our dedicated partners at Corner Store CST Brands, Stripes convenience stores, and Chico's FAS, Inc. will kick off their campaigns to raise... Continue Reading →
Kohl’s Cares for Kids
Together, we can do more for kids. Through partnerships with hospitals across the country, Kohl's is helping to improve the lives of thousands of children and families. Purchasing Kohl’s Cares merchandise is a simple way for you to help make a difference for kids at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Every season, Kohl's releases... Continue Reading →
Letters of Gratitude
In 2016, serious respiratory failure caused Father Jack O'Donoghue to spend several days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa-Medical Center (CSRH-MC) before eventually entering hospice and passing away. Father O'Donoghue served as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church and School in San Antonio for more than 25 years. He has left a... Continue Reading →
Children’s Hospital Trail Ride Events
Put on your cowboy hat, slip into your boots, and join us for Children's Hospital Trail Ride's (CHTR) annual events, happening over the next few weeks. Each year, local families and volunteers gather for country-western fun at CHTR's team roping event, trail ride, and BBQ cook off. Proceeds from each of these events benefit our... Continue Reading →
You Can Help Kids like Hunter
When Amanda was 23 weeks pregnant, she went in for a routine checkup with her physician and discovered that her baby's stomach could not be seen on a sonogram. Amanda's doctor explained that her baby likely had esophageal atresia, a rare but serious congenital condition in which the upper esophagus is separated from the lower... Continue Reading →
February is American Heart Month!
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 women die as a result of heart disease. However, heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals,... Continue Reading →
Kohl’s Cares Merchandise Saves Kids’ Lives
Want to make a difference in your community? Kohl’s Cares merchandise is a simple way to do just that. Every season there is a cute new collection of books and plush toys available for purchase, year-round. 100% of the net profit of items sold in San Antonio is donated to support children’s health initiatives at... Continue Reading →
Finding Better Treatments Through Research
In 2014, The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Clinical Research Center, a 12,000-square-foot facility at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, opened and laid the foundation for what research at The Children’s Hospital has become today. “The gifts we received from the Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund during our early stages have really allowed... Continue Reading →