In July of 2017, while most children were out enjoying the South Texas sunshine, three-year-old Rose and her mother, Jewel, had just received life-changing news. An unusual diagnosis put a sudden halt in the inseparable pair’s summer plans. Two weeks prior, Jewel noticed Rose was experiencing pain and issues with her bowel movements. Typically a... Continue Reading →
The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation is honored to award Mrs. Barbara B. Gentry with the Beacon Award for her outstanding service to the community and generous philanthropic support at the 9th Annual National Speakers Luncheon on Wednesday, October 2. Barbara currently serves on the boards of directors of the Army Residence Community, The... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 in many and various positions including nurse, x-ray, community health director, advocate/lobbyist, foundation development officer, and administrator. Sister Michele has... Continue Reading →
On Mother’s Day 2017, Kaitlin and Michael welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Claire. The family went home from the hospital, excited to start their new lives together. At home, Kaitlin and Michael noticed that Claire was breathing heavily and acting abnormally fussy. They took her to her one-week check-up, where Claire was treated for colic,... Continue Reading →
It's heating up outside, and local Walmart and Sam's Club stores are red hot with excitement raising funds for The Children's Hospital of San Antonio during the annual Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) campaign. From June 10 through July 7, shoppers will have the chance to add donations of $1, $5, $10, or any other... Continue Reading →
In 1869, 150 years ago, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa was founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. This year, we celebrate our 150th anniversary by establishing the 1869 Society. At CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, philanthropy is very much a part of our culture and ministry. Each hospital we serve is greatly impacted by philanthropy.... Continue Reading →
Thank you to everyone who attended and sponsored the 8th Annual Golf fore Friends Tournament! It was an incredible day filled with sunshine and our generous friends. A special thank you to our presenting sponsors: Avaya, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Dell Technologies, and Pathology Reference Laboratory. Golfers began their day with a delicious... Continue Reading →
Throughout March we celebrate the incredible work Child Life does every day at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Home to the largest Child Life department in South Central Texas, The Children's Hospital of San Antonio's Child Life specialists create an environment to ease children's fears and provide important emotional and social care to make... Continue Reading →
The 8th Annual Golf Fore Friends Tournament is heating up! Join us on the green for a beautiful round of golf and fundraising on Friday, March 29, at the Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club. As always, gifts raised from Golf Fore Friends will benefit CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospitals. The annual golf tournament is a great... Continue Reading →
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