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 →
The tiniest patients are in the best, most capable hands at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Specialists in the level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), provide both intensive and intermediate care to critically ill infants requiring medical or surgical intervention at every hour, any day of the week. The newly remodeled space, which... Continue Reading →
The moment the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word arrived in San Antonio in 1869, health care for children was transformed. In 1918, the first pediatric unit was opened at the Santa Rosa Infirmary. The Sisters continued to care for children throughout the 20th Century and in 1959 opened the first and only hospital... Continue Reading →
This National Nutrition Month, we celebrate a unique childhood nutrition initiative located at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio: CHEF. In 2013, Goldsbury Foundation announced the single largest gift made to The Children's Hospital of San Antonio in its 147-year history. A portion of the grant was dedicated to create an innovative, collaborative childhood nutrition initiative.... Continue Reading →
The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation was chartered in 1955 to carry out a vision: That every child in South Central Texas would receive the best available medical care, even if their parents could not pay. That noble calling remains the Foundation’s driving motivation today. We inspire the community’s compassion, and match their goodwill... Continue Reading →
A few months ago, we told you about ten–year-old Colton Schroeder who participated in Lemonade Day earlier this year. Lemonade Day is a program that teaches kids how to turn their dreams into a business plan. Its goal is to empower today’s youth to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. The program teaches kids how to set up their own business,... Continue Reading →
Throughout September and October, Spirit of Children will raise funds at local Spirit Halloween locations to support the Child Life department at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio! Customers will have the opportunity to make $1 or $2 donations at check-out. In addition, customers can redeem a 10% coupon to save on their entire purchase, and their savings... Continue Reading →
At The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, we are not merely treating patients; we are caring for someone’s son, daughter, or grandchild – as if they were our own. Your support makes remarkable outcomes possible and strengthens our legacy of care.
Children with good oral hygiene are generally healthier and happier than children who have dental issues, and specialists at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Dental Clinic are available to help tackle cavities, tooth decay, and more, to keep patients healthy. The Dental Clinic is the only one of its kind in the city, providing... Continue Reading →
Thank you for following our blogs over the last three years! We truly value the opportunity to connect with you. Today marks our 100th blog, and we hope that each of our stories has been inspirational and informative, and drives you to learn more about supporting The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Your support helps kids like Destany!... Continue Reading →
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