At 23 weeks pregnant, Hunter’s mom went for a routine visit with her physician and learned that her baby would need surgery after birth due to a condition known as esophageal atresia, a congenital condition where the upper esophagus does not connect with the lower esophagus and the stomach. When Hunter was born, Dr. Barry... Continue Reading →
On average, more than 190 boys and girls come to The Children’s Hospital each day — nearly 70,000 a year! Your support funds the life-saving medical care, research, and programs that help them grow up healthy and strong. Thank you to our donors and supporters who contribute to helping create a better future for the children and... Continue Reading →
Deonc is a spunky 7-year-old with amazing dance moves and a passion for fashion, but her childhood has been far from easy. Deonc was born with Jarcho-Levin Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder with fewer than 120 cases reported since 1938. When she was born, doctors told Deonc’s parents that she would most likely not live... Continue Reading →
March is Child Life month! The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is home to the largest Child Life department in South Central Texas. Recognizing that being hospitalized can be frightening for children, our Child Life specialists at The Children’s Hospital create an environment to ease children’s fears and provide important emotional and social care to... Continue Reading →
Today is World Cancer Day, a day observed to raise awareness of cancer and encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. We are humbled by the stories we hear from our patients and are amazed time and time again by their strength and courage. Today, we honor patients like Zack (read his story here) and remember... Continue Reading →
With the support of Kohl's Department Store, The Children's Mobile Clinic has implemented the Kohl's Cares Immunization Program to increase immunization rates among children served by The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. These immunization efforts take place in the community and in the school setting; all with the goal of ending vaccine-preventable diseases. Through its Kohl’s... Continue Reading →
You can make a New Year's resolution to save a child's life - and keep it - by supporting The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. There's no better way to make a difference for a boy or girl in urgent need of medical care. A simple donation from you can give a sick or... Continue Reading →
Dr. Albert Sanders is a longtime pediatrician in San Antonio, specializing in orthopedics with a focus on scoliosis. He began treating patients at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio (formerly Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital) in 1966 and continued his practice until he retired in 2010. Dr. Sanders continues his involvement with The Children’s Hospital of... Continue Reading →
Your compassion and generosity throughout the year means so much to us and even more to the children you are helping heal. Through your continued support of The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation, you are bringing much needed medical care, education and research to the boys, girls and their families who are desperately in... Continue Reading →
As another year comes to an end, we reflect on the generosity of our donors and all of the incredible stories that have come to fruition because of that support. At just six days old, Beau underwent an 18-hour open heart surgery performed by Dr. Muhammad A. Mumtaz and his team of specialists at The... Continue Reading →
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