The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation is honored to award Mr. Harvey E. Najim with the Beacon Award for his outstanding service to the community and generous philanthropic support at the 12th Annual National Speakers Luncheon on Tuesday, October 24. Najim is the chairman of the Harvey E. Najim Charitable Foundation and the Chairman Emeritius of... Continue Reading →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills Unveils and Blesses its New Mobile Mammography Unit
More than 200,000 women are diagnosed with some type of invasive breast cancer annually, and one in eight women in the U.S. will likely develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System recognizes early detection is key and that there is an overwhelming need for more women to be... Continue Reading →
10th Annual National Speakers Luncheon Honored Lacie and Joe Gorder and Featured Dr. Laura Esserman
The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation held its 10th Annual National Speakers Luncheon on October 13. Lacie and Joe Gorder were honored with the Beacon Award in recognition of their civic commitment and generous support of our community. Dr. Laura Esserman was featured as the keynote speaker. Lacie and Joe share a desire to... Continue Reading →
10th Annual National Speakers Luncheon Honoring Lacie and Joe Gorder
Since 1997, The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation (Friends Foundation) has served CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System. The Friends Foundation supports the health and wellness of adults throughout south and central Texas by raising money for innovative programs and equipment for five general hospitals and regional health and wellness outreach programs in the San... Continue Reading →
One Mammogram Could Save Your Life
It had only been six months since April Weaver’s last mammogram, but when her employer, HD Supply, hosted the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) on site, she decided to go ahead and get a mammogram. The MMU provides 2-D mammograms and the possibility of a cure through early detection of breast cancer. A... Continue Reading →
Spreading The Word About Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are so thankful for everyone who has helped us spread the word. From hosting the mobile mammography unit (MMU), to hosting an event at your place of business to benefit the Friends Foundation, we are so grateful to all of you for making a difference! Because of... Continue Reading →
9th Annual National Speakers Luncheon Honoring Barbara B. Gentry
The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation is honored to award Mrs. Barbara B. Gentry with the Beacon Award for her outstanding service to the community and generous philanthropic support at the 9th Annual National Speakers Luncheon on Wednesday, October 2. Barbara currently serves on the boards of directors of the Army Residence Community, The... Continue Reading →
Bringing Health Care to Women in our Community
Have you had a mammogram this year? The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) provides free mammograms to women without insurance or the ability to pay and serves as a link to the greater health care community by partnering with other organizations to provide education, outreach, and access to treatment. Through philanthropic support, the MMU... 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 →