Acacia Medical Mission

07/24/2025

🌿 Happy Parent Appreciation Day! 🌿

Today, we celebrate the incredible parents in our community—the caregivers, role models, and everyday heroes who give their all to support their families.

At Acacia, we see the strength and love you pour into your children, even when resources are tight or life feels overwhelming. Your resilience inspires us every day.

To all the moms, dads, grandparents, and guardians—thank you for the countless sacrifices, late nights, early mornings, and the heart you bring to your family. 💚

We see you. We honor you. And we’re here for you.

07/24/2025

🌞💧 Be Water Safe This Summer! 💧🌞
At Acacia Medical*, your health and safety are our priority — even outside the clinic! As temperatures rise and we all head to pools, rivers, and beaches, here are a few simple tips to help you and your loved ones stay water safe this summer:

👀 Watch kids closely — even strong swimmers need supervision
🦺 Use life jackets — especially for young children or on boats
🏊‍♂️ Swim with a buddy — never swim alone
💤 Take breaks — fatigue and sun exposure can increase risk
🚫 Avoid alcohol when swimming or supervising others
❤️ Learn CPR — you never know when it could save a life
⚠️ Follow signs and warnings — they’re there to protect you
🌊 Know your limits — open water can be unpredictable

Let’s all enjoy a safe, fun, and healthy summer together!

07/18/2025

Loved hangin with this guy yesterday as we finished the Community Bible Church Love SA project at the clinic. The deck looks terrific!
Aaron Perales

07/17/2025

🌟 A HUGE thank you to the incredible volunteer team from Community Bible Church who joined us as part of their Love SA initiative! 🌟

This past weekend, we were blessed to host 11 amazing volunteers who worked hard from 9am to 12 noon to beautify our clinic campus — all under the blazing San Antonio sun! ☀️

They:
🌿 Cleaned and refreshed our landscaping🚶 Installed a beautiful paver walkway to our back door🪵 Sanded and stained our deck to give it new life🌾 Tackled parking lot weeds and treated the area to prevent future growth

The team was enthusiastic, thoughtful, and an absolute joy to work with. Their energy, dedication, and smiles made a lasting impact on our space and our hearts. 💚

From all of us at Acacia Medical Mission: THANK YOU, CBC and each volunteer who gave your time and talent to serve alongside us.

🙌 You are a blessing to our clinic and our community!

07/15/2025

🌟 Testimonial Tuesday 🌟

“Sí me gustó como me trataron. Son muy amables, y me gusta venir aquí. Gracias por el servicio.”
— Maria Angelica Rodriguez de Madero

“I liked how they treated me. They are very kind, and I enjoy coming here. Thank you for the service.”
— Maria Angelica Rodriguez de Madero, Acacia Medical Mission Patient

At Acacia Medical Mission, every patient is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect—because care goes beyond prescriptions and procedures. It’s about making people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Gracias, Maria Angelica, for sharing your voice. 💙

07/15/2025

We wrapped up our School Physical Clinics on June 28 and July 12, and we couldn't be more grateful for the amazing turnout and support! 🙌🎉

Thanks to the generous volunteerism of our provider Josie, who donated her time and expertise, we were able to complete physicals for 23 local youth. 👩‍⚕️💖 Josie, your heart for service is a gift to this community!

We're also thrilled to share that over $500 was raised through this fundraiser 💵👏 — what a fantastic show of support for our mission!

A big shoutout to our volunteer Kendle 🙋‍♀️ and our incredible Acacia staff 👏 for making both days run smoothly and with so much care.

We are proud to support families in getting ready for the new school year. 📚🚌 Thank you to everyone who came out, supported, and helped make it all possible! 💛

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07/11/2025

🌿 Outdoor Safety Alert: Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac! 🌿
Headed outside this summer? Before you go hiking, gardening, or exploring, take a minute to learn how to spot—and avoid—these pesky plants that can leave you itching for days.

🌱 Know Your Foes
🔸 Poison Ivy
🟢 “Leaves of three, let it be.”
Found in most U.S. states. Glossy green leaflets in threes, often with red stems.

🔸 Poison Oak
🍂 Similar to ivy, but leaflets are more rounded and may resemble oak leaves.
Common in the western and southern U.S. Grows as a shrub or vine.

🔸 Poison Sumac
🌿 Leaves in 7–13 smooth-edged pairs + a single at the tip.
Thrives in wet, swampy areas. Look for reddish stems and white berries.

😬 What If You’re Exposed?
Wash ASAP – Rinse skin with cool water and soap within 30 minutes.

Don’t Scratch! – Scratching can cause infection.

Use Relief Products – Calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, or antihistamines can help.

Oatmeal Baths – Soothe itching naturally.

See a Doctor – If you develop a widespread rash or have trouble breathing.

🧤 Pro Tips to Stay Itch-Free
✅ Wear long sleeves, pants, and gloves when outdoors.
✅ Keep pets from running through brush—they can carry the oil on their fur.
✅ Wash clothes, gear, and tools after exposure.
✅ Learn to identify these plants (see our graphics below!).

🚶‍♀️☀️ Stay safe out there, and don’t let a plant ruin your summer!
Have your own tips or stories? Drop them in the comments! 🌿👇

07/09/2025

Our Hearts Are With Our Community

In the wake of the devastating flash floods that have impacted so many across our region, all of us at Acacia Medical Mission want to express our deepest sorrow for those who have suffered loss, displacement, or heartache.

To the families grieving, the homes damaged, and the lives disrupted—please know that you are not alone. Our prayers are with each of you, and we are lifting up our entire community during this time of tragedy.

We stand with you. We grieve with you. And we will continue to support and serve our neighbors however we can in the days ahead.

— With heartfelt compassion,
The Acacia Medical Mission Team

07/04/2025

07/02/2025

🌿 Bug Bites: What’s Normal, What’s Not & When to See a Doctor 🦟

It’s summer in Bulverde—and that means more time outside… and more chances of bug bites! Most are harmless, but some need a little extra care. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and comfortable:

🐜 Common Bug Bites in Our Area
Mosquitoes – Itchy, red bumps. Risk: West Nile virus.

Fire ants – Painful, pus-filled blisters. Risk: allergic reactions.

Ticks – Can carry Lyme or other tick-borne diseases.

Spiders – Mostly harmless, but watch for brown recluse or black widow.

Scorpions – Sting can be painful but rarely dangerous.

✅ What’s Normal
Mild redness, swelling, and itching

Symptoms that improve in 1–3 days

No spreading redness or increasing pain

🛑 See a Doctor If You Notice…
Fever, chills, or nausea

Spreading redness, pus, or warmth at the site

Difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face/lips (call 911!)

A bite that gets worse after 48 hours

A tick that’s been attached for more than 24 hours

🧴 At-Home Treatment Tips
Wash the area with soap & water

Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling

Use hydrocortisone cream or antihistamines for itching

Avoid scratching to prevent infection

Remove ticks with fine-tipped tweezers—pull straight out, not twisting

⚠️ Signs of Allergic Reaction or Infection
Hives or swelling beyond the bite

Trouble breathing or chest tightness

Rapid heartbeat or lightheadedness

Increasing pain, swelling, or red streaks from the bite site

🐞 Prevention is Key

Wear long sleeves & pants when hiking or gardening

Use insect repellent with DEET or picaridin

Keep yards trimmed & avoid standing water

Questions or concerns about a bite? We’re here to help.
📍 Call us or stop by Acacia Medical Mission—we’re committed to keeping our community safe, healthy, and itch-free!

07/02/2025

💬 A Story of Healing, Hope, and Second Chances 💬

Karen M first heard about Acacia Medical Mission while working in a school cafeteria. She was struggling with pain and couldn’t afford medical insurance. What she found at Acacia was more than medical care—it was a turning point.

“Everyone I have met has been kind, understanding, caring, friendly, and very patient… I feel so blessed to have been directed to Acacia.”

Karen received help for her pain, her eyesight, and even her dental care—something she’d feared since childhood. Today, she says her life and perspective have changed:

“At Acacia, you will meet an angel in every corner.”

🙏 Thank you, Karen, for sharing your journey. And thank you to our volunteers and supporters who make stories like hers possible every day.

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06/30/2025

🎉🏃‍♀️ We’re just 4 days away from the Freedom Run! 🏃‍♂️🎉

The countdown is ON! There’s still time to join us for the Freedom Run 5K & 10M happening this Thursday, July 4th at Bulverde City Park!

✅ It’s not too late — Runners can STILL REGISTER!
👟 Bring your energy, your friends, and your patriotic spirit for a fun and meaningful morning in the heart of Bulverde.

💙 This is Acacia Medical Mission’s biggest fundraiser of the year!
Your participation helps provide compassionate medical care for our uninsured neighbors. Every step you take supports a patient in need.

📍 Where: Bulverde City Park
📅 When: Thursday, July 4, 2025
🕖 Race starts at 7:30 AM

Register now and run for a reason!
👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Bulverde/Freedom5K10Mile