St. Patrick’s Day observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of luck! Those who celebrate today often believe that the leaves of the clover stands for faith, hope, luck, and love. Whoever… Continue Reading →
In 1869, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa was founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and has been leading the charge to provide the best health care to anyone who may need help, ever since. Through the establishment of the 1869 Society, our Associates have the opportunity to give back to their respective hospitals… Continue Reading →
As we all awaited the clocks to strike midnight on New Year’s Eve, several families were anxiously awaiting so much more. Across the globe, it is predicted over 395,000 new babies were welcomed into the world on New Year’s Day. We were thrilled to celebrate some of the first tiny miracles delivered across our campuses… Continue Reading →
These last few months have been incredibly daunting for our Associates, their families, our city and country, and countless others across the world. We are overwhelmed with gratitude by our community that has so generously come to our aid as medical teams face ever-changing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to share how incredibly… Continue Reading →
Your Donations Go Where They Are Needed Most In August 1987, tragedy struck the Peacock family. Michael Peacock was leaving Michigan, where he was visiting his brother, Brock. Michael boarded a flight back home to Phoenix when the airplane suddenly went down 14 seconds after takeoff. The entire crew, 148 out of 149 passengers, and… Continue Reading →
Sunday, May 10, begins the week-long celebration of National Hospital Week. During this time, we honor those who show up every day to make a difference in someone else’s life. The hospital staff that makes up CHRISTUS Santa Rosa’s five adult hospitals and CHRISTUS Children’s, is a collective team we believe… Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, December 3, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving back. Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and after the widely recognized Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season; the perfect time to focus on your holiday and end-of-year giving. #GivingTuesday is a day filled with… Continue Reading →
Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI, is a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio & Development Specialist at the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. She has spent over 50 years in healthcare in many and various positions including nurse, x-ray, community health director, advocate/lobbyist, foundation development officer, and administrator. Sister Michele has… Continue Reading →
In 1869, 150 years ago, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa was founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. This year, we celebrate our 150th anniversary by establishing the 1869 Society. At CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, philanthropy is very much a part of our culture and ministry. Each hospital we serve is greatly impacted by philanthropy…. Continue Reading →
You can start off 2018 the right way, by helping us provide life-saving care to the patients we are honored to serve. Every day, families in our city, and across South Central Texas, experience unexpected injuries or illnesses that require treatment. Your donation ensures that each patient receives the highest-quality of care, regardless of their… Continue Reading →
CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation exists to fund the health care, research and wellness programs that serve children and families in South Central Texas. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. ©2023 CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation
