CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System

03/13/2026

This month, we’re celebrating how the physicians we work with are putting our values into action. Nominated for displaying the CHRISTUS value of integrity, we’re honored to highlight Dr. Matthew Murray!

In every surgical setting, Dr. Murray treats patients and staff with genuine respect. He ensures that everyone in the room feels valued and part of the team working toward the best outcome. His compassion extends not only to the patient on the table but also to the colleagues supporting the procedure, creating an environment where integrity, teamwork, and dignity guide every decision.

Thank you, Dr. Murray, for the steady integrity and compassion you bring to every surgical encounter.

03/12/2026

03/10/2026

The team at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Westover Hills General Surgery has been named the patient satisfaction award winner across all CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic locations, earning the highest patient satisfaction survey scores systemwide.
This recognition reflects the team’s commitment to clinical excellence and to supporting every patient throughout their surgical journey.
Thank you to our incredible physicians, nurses, and Associates who make this level of care possible every day.

03/09/2026

This month, we’re celebrating how the physicians we work with are putting our values into action. Nominated for displaying the CHRISTUS value of Excellence, we’re proud to recognize Dr. Jessica Hetherington!

Dr. Hetherington is a steadfast advocate for quality care, supporting Chest Pain, Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma initiatives with expertise and unwavering reliability. She represents our hospital at both internal committees and regional STRAC meetings, strengthening partnerships and elevating our collective work. Whether educating the community, advancing prevention efforts, or collaborating with colleagues, she approaches every responsibility with professionalism, intelligence, and a genuine commitment to service.

Thank you, Dr. Hetherington, for being a model of excellence and an invaluable asset to our ministry.

03/08/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating women saints like Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Known as the “Little Flower,” St. Thérèse revealed that holiness can be found in the smallest acts of love. Born in France in 1873, she followed the footsteps of her three sisters and entered the Carmelite convent at just 15 and lived a hidden yet profoundly impactful life. Through her spiritual memoir, Story of a Soul, she shared her “Little Way” philosophy: a path of childlike trust in God and love expressed through simple daily faithfulness. Though she died at 24, her legacy continues to inspire millions to seek God in ordinary moments. Canonized in 1925 and later named a Doctor of the Church, she remains a beloved patron of missionaries, priests, florists, and all who seek God in ordinary life.

03/06/2026

Congratulations to our Living Our Values “Stewardship” award recipient, Stephanie Phelps Navarro! Stephanie’s commitment to thoughtful, responsible stewardship shines through in everything she does at Westover Hills. Her sense of responsibility is evident in the way she manages volunteer resources and supports Spiritual Care, whether coordinating Mission Council volunteers or stepping in herself to ensure every need is met with compassion and efficiency. These acts aren’t occasional, they’re woven into everything she does.

Congratulations, Stephanie—and thank you for the incredible impact you make every day. 💜

03/05/2026

Pulmonologists perform a wide range of procedures to diagnose and treat lung conditions. According to Pulmonology and Critical Care Specialist Dr. Cesar Artiles, these include procedures such as thoracentesis, which drains excess fluid from the chest, and the placement of pleural catheters for patients with recurrent pleural effusions, as well as chest ultrasounds for detailed imaging. In the ICU, Dr. Artiles says pulmonologists tend to handle central lines, dialysis catheters, and arterial lines. Their ability to perform nearly all ICU procedures ensures patients receive timely and expert care.

03/04/2026

Join us on the green to support healing in our community! Individual tickets to Sr. Michele O'Brien's Golf fore Friends Tournament are now on sale. Tickets are $175 and include greens fees, a shared golf cart, breakfast and lunch and two drink tickets per player. During registration, you can list preferred playing partners, and our team will work to honor those requests.

This year’s tournament brings new ways to elevate your round. A golf ball launcher will be available on the course, and a chiropractor will join us early to lead stretches, warm-ups and helpful tips before you head to the first tee. Register today at friendsfoundation.org/golf-fore-friends.

03/03/2026

This month, we’re celebrating how the physicians we work with are putting our values into action. Nominated for displaying the CHRISTUS value of compassion, today we’re honored to recognize Dr. José Hinojosa!

Dr. Hinojosa leads with empathy in every interaction. His ability to listen deeply, balancing clinical skill with a genuinely caring heart, brings clarity, comfort, and dignity to the people who need it most. His patients and colleagues alike feel seen, supported, and understood because he shows compassion not just in big moments, but in the everyday ways he cares.

Thank you, Dr. Hinojosa, for the kindness, patience, and humanity you bring to every encounter.

03/01/2026

We’re tipping our hats to an incredible rodeo season and a Cowboy Breakfast we won’t forget! 🤠🌮

A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Cleary Zimmermann Engineers for serving more than 800 breakfast tacos to the dedicated team. We are grateful for community partners who ride alongside us in support of our mission. Thank you for helping us close out rodeo season with full hearts (and full plates).

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02/28/2026

In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating our black saints and holy figures like Venerable Augustus Tolton. Born into slavery in 1854, Tolton escaped with his family to freedom and was raised in the Catholic faith despite immense hardship. Though rejected by every U.S. seminary because of racism, he persevered and was ordained in Rome, becoming the first known Black Catholic priest in the United States. He returned home to minister with humility, joy and compassion, drawing people of all backgrounds together through his witness. His life reflects extraordinary faith, resilience and a commitment to the healing mission of Christ.

02/27/2026

Today, on Thank A Resident Day, we proudly recognize all of our residents, including our medical and pastoral care residents, who make a meaningful difference across our ministries every day.
From providing exceptional clinical care to offering spiritual support and compassionate presence, they bring skill, dedication and heart to the patients, families and communities we serve. Their commitment not only strengthens our health system but also advances our mission to extend the healing ministry through body, mind and spirit.
We are deeply grateful for the impact they make today, and for the future they are shaping in health care and pastoral ministry.

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation