“You have breast cancer.” Those were the words that changed Laura Esparza’s life forever. In 2010, Laura had her annual mammogram and when the physicians delivered the results, she discovered she was about to enter the toughest journey of her life. “I went in for a routine annual screening at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital –... 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 →
Support from donors, like you, provides resources that directly benefit senior-centered care throughout CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System (CSRHS). Our geriatric-friendly emergency department at CSRH - Medical Center (MC) serves more than 12,000 seniors each year. CSRH - MC also specializes in care for seniors throughout all units and specialties through the... Continue Reading →
When Amanda was 23 weeks pregnant, she went in for a routine checkup with her physician and discovered that her baby's stomach could not be seen on a sonogram. Amanda's doctor explained that her baby likely had esophageal atresia, a rare but serious congenital condition in which the upper esophagus is separated from the lower... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, we received incredible news that The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation was chosen as one of eight recipients of a grant from the John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation. The $2.5 million gift will help advance the Hospital's comprehensive pediatric medical program by providing funds to expand and enhance pediatric trauma services at The... Continue Reading →
Doreen Wells’ granddaughter is a student at Incarnate Word High School, the host of April Fricke’s Annual "Cycling the Sisters’ Trail" fundraiser and homecoming celebration. To support the school’s 2015 event, Doreen and her daughter, Dani Mizell, signed up to receive mammograms via the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). “My mom and I... Continue Reading →
Extra Life Game Day is a 24-hour gaming marathon that raises funds to save kids' lives. Local participants pledge to play games and heal kids by raising funds for The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, your local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals member. With the help of the Extra Life San Antonio Guild, RackerGamers, and other... Continue Reading →
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