You Provide the Tools to Mend Tiny Hearts Thanks to the generosity of donors, The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio continues to expand its programs and services to meet the needs of children and families across South Texas and beyond. The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelker Fund, which has demonstrated more than a decade of... Continue Reading →
Celebrating February as American Heart Health Month Joanna Hargett and her husband, James, were on a whirlwind trip across North America during vacation when she discovered she was pregnant with her third child. After Joanna and her family returned home to Brady, Texas, she went in for her first prenatal visit and ultrasound. Her motherly... Continue Reading →
Your Support Makes Us More Than a Typical Hospital for Kids Like Jonathan First-time parents Amanda and Nick were thrilled to be expecting a baby boy, Jonathan, in January of 2020. At Amanda’s 20 weeks appointment in October 2019, an anatomy scan revealed Jonathan’s heart was not forming as it should. “I had a healthy... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Since he was a little boy, Robert dreamed of serving his country as a member of the United States military. When he graduated high school in 2014, he was ready to finally fulfill his dreams by joining the United States Marine Corps. However, Robert’s plans came to a halt when he failed the military’s medical... Continue Reading →
The Children's Hospital of San Antonio is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to children with heart problems. An integrated group of specialists in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, fetal echocardiography, anesthesiology, perfusion, and neonatal and pediatric intensive care, uses a multidisciplinary approach to specifically care for each patient. All care providers work together, in genuine collaboration,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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