CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare

07/24/2024

One week left! Take advantage of free sports physicals at CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic in Dickinson during the month of July. Appointment required. Click the link to learn more.
https://christusfoundation.org/programs/christus-point-light-clinic/

07/18/2024

In April, a father brought his 11-year-old daughter to CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic for school vaccinations. The family, who were recent arrivals from Guatemala, came to the Clinic at the end of the day. They were instructed to return the following day and were sent home with the required vaccination paperwork to fill out.

Language was a barrier for the family with the dad speaking his native language and the daughter speaking a little Spanish. “The daughter’s vaccine record was sparse and barely legible,” said Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D. “They had a family friend who could read and write Spanish and agreed to help them fill out the forms.”

When the man and his daughter came the next day, it was clear from looking at the form the questions on the vaccine questionnaire were not fully understood. Vaccines could not be administered without the form filled out correctly and completely. Click link below to finish the story.

In April, a father brought his 11-year-old daughter to CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic for school vaccinations. The family, who were recent arrivals from Guatemala, came to the Clinic at the…

06/20/2024

This is the final day to raise $3,500 towards 150 school supplies kits during our Back To School Supplies Drive. School supplies are an important piece for student success, and unfortunately, many of our students begin school without them. On our donation page menu, select CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic School Supplies in the drop down menu for your donation to go to our drive. https://christusfoundation.org/donate/

06/19/2024

We have a little less than $3,000 remaining to raise over the next two days! Now through June 20, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare is challenging our donors to raise $3,500 to cover the cost of 150 school supplies kits during our Back To School Supplies Drive. All supplies will be distributed at the CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic Back To School health event on August 3. Together, we can ensure a healthy and academically-prepared start of the year for our children. https://christusfoundation.org/donate/

06/18/2024

From June 18-20, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare is challenging our donors to raise $3,500 to cover the cost of 150 school supplies kits during our Back To School Supplies Drive. All supplies will be distributed at the CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic Back To School health event on August 3. Together, we can ensure a healthy and academically-prepared start of the year for our children. https://christusfoundation.org/donate/

06/01/2024

Take advantage of free sports physicals at CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic in Dickinson during the month of July. Appointment required. Click the link to learn more. https://christusfoundation.org/programs/christus-point-light-clinic/

A 501(c)3 nonprofit, we provide primary healthcare and related services to our area's underserved.

05/07/2024

Recently, Darrell*, Lisa* and their three young children arrived at CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread in desperate need of help. The family had relocated to Galveston, as Darrell and Lisa were set to start promising new jobs working on the Galveston Port.

While enroute to Galveston they received a call from the employer asking if they had a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card which was required for the position. Once the employer learned they did not have one, the job offers were rescinded.

With the loss of their jobs, Darrell and Lisa no longer had a housing allowance. Their new priority was locating a safe place to stay until they figured out next steps. Due to limited funds, hotels were not an option. “Linda began to search for shelters in Galveston, and both Salvation Army and Our Daily Bread came up,” Angela Joseph, Our Daily Bread Director, said. At Salvation Army they were turned away due to both family rooms being occupied.

Upon arriving at Our Daily Bread, Darrell met with Client Navigator Johnathen Vallery and shared their story. Read on to learn the rest of the story.

Recently, Darrell*, Lisa* and their three young children arrived at CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread in desperate need of help. The family had relocated to Galveston, as Darrell and Lisa were…

05/02/2024

Recently, CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread celebrated their volunteers with a carnival-themed event that included food, a raffle and games. These volunteers play an important role in the day-to-day running of the facility, and the event served as an excellent opportunity to thank them.

04/15/2024

In the fall, Joseph*, a 40-year-old patient, came into CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic as a follow-up to an emergency room visit. He had recently fallen into a ravine and broke his heel. “The emergency room he visited wrapped it with an ACE wrap and recommended he follow-up with an orthopedist,” Point of Light Clinic Nurse Practitioner Beth Ryan said. “He was unable to afford one and found our clinic for his follow-up.”

During Ryan’s visit with Joseph, she could see he was in significant pain and needed the care of an orthopedist. Knowing that CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic had a volunteer orthopedist, she was able to secure an appointment with Dr. David Wolf the following week. Click link to read more.

In the fall, Joseph*, a 40-year-old patient, came into CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic as a follow-up to an emergency room visit. He had recently fallen into a ravine and…

04/09/2024

After an almost three-year hiatus primarily due to COVID, CHRISTUS Operation San José returned to the field visiting CHRISTUS Muguerza Hospital in Chihuahua, Mexico, the location of the 2020 trip. A number of patients during 2020 required multiple surgeries which were unable to be performed due to time restrictions. The return to Chihuahua would allow the team to complete the remaining surgeries, in addition to attending to new patients. Led by program director Dr. Michael Lypka, a team of 19 medical staff performed 21 surgeries over the 7-day trip with two surgical rooms running simultaneously for three days.

After an almost three-year hiatus primarily due to COVID, CHRISTUS Operation San José returned to the field visiting CHRISTUS Muguerza Hospital in Chihuahua, Mexico, the location of the 2020 trip.…

04/04/2024

A student at Our Lady of Fatima – Galena Park recently came to the CHRISTUS School Clinic with a severe allergic reaction in her eye. Medical Assistant Marikza Mendoza knew the student had a history of allergic rhinitis. Mendoza checked the student’s temperature and O2 level, called the mom, and then decided to utilize the clinic’s telemedicine. All telemedicine appointments are managed through CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic and are used most for COVID testing, rashes, allergy symptoms or upper respiratory illnesses.

“Telemedicine in schools offers numerous benefits, including improved access to healthcare for students who may not otherwise have easy access to medical services,” Dr. Nancy Kwan, St. Mary’s Clinic physician and the School Clinics telemedicine physician, said. Click link to learn more.

A student at Our Lady of Fatima – Galena Park recently came to the CHRISTUS School Clinic with a severe allergic reaction in her eye. Medical Assistant Marikza Mendoza knew…

03/28/2024

Thanks to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Young for his story on our Spring Luncheon with Houston Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud. The event raised over $290,000 in funds for CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread and their work with Galveston's homeless.

C.J. Stroud says this has been his first real offseason and he's enjoyed it by traveling out of the country for the first time and trying out golf.

03/26/2024

We are grateful to all who joined us today for the 20th Annual Spring Luncheon featuring special guests C.J. Stroud and 's Sean Pendergast. Everyone left inspired by C.J.'s story on and off the field, as well as our work in the community. We honored longtime supporters JoAnn & Gene Allspach as we raised funds for CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread. Special thanks to our event co-chairs Pam & Bill Wallace and Stephanie & David Baird.

03/21/2024

Volunteers needed! As we recognize National Nutrition Month, one partnership is key to the health of many of our patients. Since 2021, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic has partnered with Houston Food Bank in the Food For Change/Food Rx program. This program provides nutritious food to diabetics and other groups with special healthcare needs. The Houston Food Bank trailer comes twice a month to St. Mary’s Clinic and provides direct access to patients who might otherwise not be able to access a Food Bank site due to location or hours.

We need volunteers for the distribution days – the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Visit the link for more details and to fill out a volunteer form.

CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare offers volunteer opportunities for adults ages 18 and up at CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics, Back To School Fairs, Spring Luncheon and…

03/11/2024

Through community outreach partnerships and coordination of CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare programs, two women are now on a path to a healthier future with their children.

Last month at the HISD Sunrise Center Milby location and at the Farias Early Childhood School, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics were on-site to offer free health screenings. During these visits, two patients were identified as having extremely high blood pressure. Both were in need of immediate assistance.

Read on to see the care provided.

03/08/2024

Limited seats remain for our 20th Annual Spring Luncheon with special guest Houston Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud in conversation with Sports Radio 610’s Sean Pendergast. Co-chaired by Stephanie & David Baird and Pam & Bill Wallace, the event will be held Tuesday, March 26 at River Oaks Country Club. All proceeds will benefit CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread. Get your seat today!

CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare’s 20th Annual Spring Luncheon will honor JoAnn and Gene Allspach and feature special guest Houston Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud in conversation with Sports Radio 610’s Sean…

03/08/2024

This we celebrate all of the women who provide care and support for our communities through our seven programs.

03/06/2024

As the Greater Houston area continues to recover from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, at-risk communities are struggling the most to rebound. Maintaining or finding employment and sustaining safe and affordable housing can be difficult. Dealing with new health issues or exacerbated chronic issues related to the COVID pandemic and lack of food access due to the economic downturn increase life stresses. These factors directly affect an individual’s health outcome, productivity, and longevity.

CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic is breaking down barriers by considering these various factors, or social determinants of health, when treating a patient and addressing their needs. “For St. Mary’s Clinic, I like to focus on how the combination of medical services and social services contribute to healthier communities for the patients we serve” Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D., St. Mary’s Clinic Medical Director, said.

Read on to learn more about the community benefits of healthcare.

As the Greater Houston area continues to recover from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, at-risk communities are struggling the most to rebound. Maintaining or finding employment and sustaining safe…

02/15/2024

Annually CHRISTUS School Clinics oversees first aid for Steps For Students, an Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston walk benefiting parish schools. The event took place last Saturday with hundreds of individuals helping to raise funds for 58 schools. During the event, School Clinic RN's Edgar and Erika administered care to approximately 15 race attendees. We are glad to offer support to this important community event.

01/25/2024

Join us as we welcome Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Sports Radio 610's Sean Pendergast for a special Q&A during the 20th Annual Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, March 26 at River Oaks Country Club.

CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare’s 20th Annual Spring Luncheon will honor JoAnn and Gene Allspach and feature special guest Houston Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud interviewed by Sports Radio 610’s Sean Pendergast.…

01/25/2024

Join us as we welcome Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Sports Radio 610's Sean Pendergast for a special Q&A during the 20th Annual Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, March 26 at River Oaks Country Club. Get your tickets today at link below.

CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare’s 20th Annual Spring Luncheon will honor JoAnn and Gene Allspach and feature special guest Houston Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud interviewed by Sports Radio 610’s Sean Pendergast.…

12/26/2023

As we close in on the end of 2023, consider making your tax deductible gift today. Our programs rely on the generosity of individuals to provide this criticial care needed by our patients and clients to maintain good health for themselves, their families and their communities. Any size gift can make a major impact in the care we provide. https://christusfoundation.org/donate/

12/23/2023

Christmas came early to CHRISTUS St. Mary's Clinic thanks to the generosity of our Giving Tuesday donors! The new EKG machine arrived, and staff is excited to put it to use. Funds were also raised for a new immunizations refrigerator and two vital signs monitors. We are grateful for our donors.

12/22/2023

Six families from CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic were adopted for Christmas by Christian Action of St Bernadette’s Catholic Church. The clinic submitted names of families and collected a wish list that included wants and needs. The families were overwhelmed by the generosity of the gifts. A big thanks to Christian Action at St. Bernadette's.

12/21/2023

Congratulations to Vincent M., the final winner in the 12 Days of Christmas. Watch the video to see what he win thanks to his generosity.

12/20/2023

Congratulations to Mary B., today's winner in the 12 Days of Christmas. Watch the video to see what she win thanks to her generosity. Donate today to be included in our Astros tickets drawing! https://christusfoundation.org/12-days-of-christmas/

12/19/2023

Congratulations to Alanton Group, today's winner in the 12 Days of Christmas. Watch the video to see what they win thanks to their generosity. Remaining items include Rodeo and Astros tickets! Donate today: https://christusfoundation.org/12-days-of-christmas/

12/18/2023

Congratulations to Vicky W., today's winner in the 12 Days of Christmas. Watch the video to see what Vicky wins thanks to her generosity. With 3 more drawings, donate today to be part of the 12 Days. Remaining items include Rodeo and Astros tickets! https://christusfoundation.org/12-days-of-christmas/

12/14/2023

Congratulations to Jessica S., today's winner in the 12 Days of Christmas. Watch the video to see what Jessica wins thanks to her generosity. With 6 more drawings, donate today to be part of the 12 Days. Remaining items include Rodeo and Astros tickets! https://christusfoundation.org/12-days-of-christmas/

12/12/2023

Congratulations to James Y., today's winner in the 12 Days of Christmas. Watch the video to see what James wins thanks to his generosity. With 7 more drawings, donate today to be part of the 12 Days. Remaining items include Rodeo and Astros tickets! https://christusfoundation.org/12-days-of-christmas/