During this season of gratitude, we are filled with thankfulness for each one of you. Thank you for coming alongside us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. The support of our donors, event sponsors, and partners allows us to continue to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ... Continue Reading →
Friends Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation has been faithfully serving CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System since 1997. This year, they celebrated their 20th Anniversary at the 7th Annual National Speakers Luncheon. Dr. Ian Thompson, Jr., was honored with the Beacon Award, recognizing him for excellence in his field and dedication to the community. Keynote... Continue Reading →
Pedaling for Pink
Join us as we "Pedal for Pink" in support of the Christus Santa Rosa Health System Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU)! In honor of September being #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation will participate in a special indoor cycling event at Joyride Texas at Alon on September 21. Cost is $40 per bike, and all proceeds... Continue Reading →
Are You A Grateful Patient?
Making a donation is a rewarding way to express your gratitude while changing lives. Your gift can contribute to someone's healing process, provide a patient with the ability to pay for their treatment, or help to transform the hospital through funding for construction, equipment, and medical technological advancements. If you are a grateful patient... Continue Reading →
Friends Who Think Pink
Did You Know? The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammgraphy Unit (MMU) provides 2-D mammograms and the possibility of a cure through early detection. The MMU provides 3,000 mammograms per year Services are provided in Bexar, Comal, and surrounding counties where it most convenient to the women we serve. 1/3 of the mammograms are provided free... Continue Reading →
Golf fore Friends 2017 Recap
This year's 6th Annual Golf fore Friends Tournament was a huge success! The weather was perfect for a beautiful day out on the green. Golfers started off the day enjoying a complimentary breakfast provided by A Novel Idea, Aramark and Mama Margie's. Justin Sheedy, Friends Foundation board member, kicked off the tournament with opening remarks... Continue Reading →
The Hospital that Feels More Like Home
In August 2016, Kris Frisina experienced excruciating pain in the middle of the night. She and her husband, Pat Frisina (Rodgers), rushed to the emergency room at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center (CSRH - MC). "The ER physician was very thorough and wanted to do a CT scan of my abdomen," Kris said.... 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 →
Join us for the 6th Annual Golf fore Friends Tournament!
Spring has officially begun in Texas! Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and join us for a beautiful day of golfing for a good cause. You are invited to join us on Friday, March 31 at the Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club for the 6th Annual Golf fore Friends Tournament presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield... 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 →