April is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Awareness Month, observed to raise awareness and encourage the detection and treatment of CDH in infants. Read about Rory’s difficult journey with CDH and how The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio helped him overcome: On August 27, 2015 in Harlingen, Texas, Isabel and Alfonso De La Cruz welcomed their... Continue Reading →
Last November, more than 1,100 gamers in the San Antonio area participated in Extra Life National Game Day, the largest charitable effort in the gaming world. Gamers played table top and video games for 24 hours straight while raising funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Extra Life participants raised an outstanding $7.4 million for... Continue Reading →
The Big Give SA is a 24-hour day of online giving in South Central Texas, and it’s coming up on Tuesday, May 3! Its purpose is to address the needs in our community and make a lasting impact for local non-profits. The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation and The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio... Continue Reading →
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Balloon fundraisers are kicking off across the San Antonio area this spring. We are so grateful for the ongoing support we receive from our local partners. We couldn't do what we do without them! We are looking forward to upcoming campaigns at Corner Store locations, Stripes Convenience Stores, and Costco. During... Continue Reading →
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 →
Thanks to philanthropic support, Noelle, an obstetrics and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) birthing simulator, and Hal, a newborn baby simulator, are the newest additions to the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program at Westover Hills. "We are very excited to have Noelle and Hal," said Dr. Rebekah Georges, OB/GYN curriculum coordinator for the... Continue Reading →
If you haven't resolved to save kids' lives yet, you can still make - and keep - that resolution by supporting The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation today. As a faith-based, non-profit Hospital, we depend on your support to help us care for roughly 70,000 children each year. Thank you!
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