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 →
Your generosity gave Cashlynn a second chance. Seven-year-old Cashlynn woke up on Father’s Day morning, excited for a day of horse riding with her sisters and father, Mike. “She was so excited she didn’t even want to eat breakfast. She quickly drank a glass of orange juice and was on her way outside,” said Mike.... Continue Reading →
You have an opportunity to share your love with patients at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Just stop by a participating Dairy Queen location near you from January 15 through February 28, and purchase a $1 DQ Miracle Heart icon at the register. All proceeds will benefit kids at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Sweet... Continue Reading →
Healthy children grow every day. Their minds and bodies are constantly changing and adapting. However, children diagnosed with thoracic and spinal diseases are, often times, inhibited from development and growth. Fortunately, specialists at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio's Spinal and Thoracic Treatment and Research (STTAR) Center offer testing, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety... Continue Reading →
When ten-year-old Holt fell and hit his knee on the hard cement, he shook off the pain and went about his day. Holt loves basketball and continued to play, despite the minor pain in his knee. However, after a couple of weeks, the pain became so severe that Holt could barely walk. His parents took... Continue Reading →
What makes The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio different? You do. Caring Texans, like you, have transformed us into San Antonio’s premier (and only) academic children’s hospital. Everyone in the South Central region of Texas can take pride knowing that together, we’ve earned a worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation in pediatric care — making... Continue Reading →
When five-year-old Jagger had a hardened abdomen and a worsening tummy ache, his mother, Jessica, immediately rushed him to urgent care. "We were lucky the urgent care clinic advised us to seek care at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Emergency Center - Westover Hills," Jessica said. The radiology team at the Emergency Center confirmed... Continue Reading →
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio has been serving patients and bringing healing to the community since 1959. Throughout the years, countless young lives have been saved through the care of our qualified physicians and hospital Associates. In 1975, Joel Boggess went on a hike in Bracken, TX with his father and a few friends.... Continue Reading →
As first-time parents, Holly and Keith were thrilled to welcome their beautiful baby girl, Maddie, in August 2016. Maddie’s first few months of life seemed to be completely normal. She was growing, eating, sleeping, and learning. In December 2016, Maddie was taken for a routine check-up. Her pediatrician noted that she was underweight, weighing only... Continue Reading →
In 2014, Albert Martinez’s world was shaken by an unexpected bladder cancer diagnosis. His physician referred him to urologic oncology surgeon Dr. Robert Svatek, one of the top five highest-volume bladder cancer surgeons in the United States. Dr. Svatek administered several tests and found that Albert’s cancer was still in an early stage and had... Continue Reading →
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