The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation has been selected as a finalist to receive the Jeffrey Frank Wacks Music Therapy Program as part of the LIVESTRONG®Community Impact Project, which was created to bring proven cancer support programs to communities across the U.S. Grantees will now be determined through a public, online voting campaign that... Continue Reading →
Westover Hills Campus Expands, Becomes Home to Two Top-Notch Programs
Have you heard about the exciting things happening at our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) campus? We recently celebrated the grand opening of Medical Plaza III, our newest addition at CSRH-WH. The 70,000 square foot building is a $12 million investment in the community and will offer physicians and health care providers... Continue Reading →
Miracle Balloons Bring Hope and Healing to Local Kids
Last year, CST Brands, Inc.’s Corner Store employees across the San Antonio market, including sub-markets in Laredo, Victoria and Del Rio, asked customers to purchase $1 or $5 Miracle Balloon icons to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, one of 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in the country and the only in our... Continue Reading →
GI Lab Flourishes at Medical Center
Patients from across the country – and even from across the world – travel to San Antonio for treatment at the Gastroenterology (GI) Lab at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center (CSRH-MC). Led by Sandeep Patel, D.O., the GI lab is a recognized destination for patients requiring advanced gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Patel and his... Continue Reading →
Honoring Our Patients on World Cancer Day
Today, Tuesday, February 4th, 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 Reid (watch his story... Continue Reading →
Revving our Engines for Harleys & Habits!
Last April, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels Development Council held the first Harleys & Habits Motorcycle Fun Run event. Having 59 bikes with 78 participants on the morning of Harleys & Habits was cause for celebration and it was even more exciting to see dozens... Continue Reading →
It Takes a Team
“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” – Mattie Stepanek The physical transformation of the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is readily apparent. But behind the construction fence, changes to the team are even more profound. The partnership with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and Texas Children’s Hospital... Continue Reading →
Grateful for Your Generosity
The holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect on the blessings of the past year and plan for the upcoming year. During this time, we at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation are specially grateful for your generous support throughout the year. Your generosity helps... Continue Reading →
Teed Off at Cancer and Party City Help Send Cancer Patients to Camp
This fall, Teed off at Cancer, founded by Tom “T-Bone” and Jana Bounds, joined forces with Party City for a special cause – to make a difference in the lives of sick children. The duo held its first fundraiser with a goal to send pediatric cancer patients at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio to... Continue Reading →
Gaming for a Cause – Extra Life
Nationwide, the Extra Life gaming charity raised $3.4 million to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Locally, gamers raised more than $25,000 to support the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Wow! Every year a group of Rackers, their friends and family join together to participate in Extra Life, a 24-hour game-marathon. Games include everything from PC... Continue Reading →