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As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the many ways our teams have walked alongside women and children through e...
12/22/2025

As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the many ways our teams have walked alongside women and children through every season of life. 💜 We celebrate the strength of new moms learning to breastfeed, the tiny victories of our NICU families, the healing journeys supported by pelvic floor therapy, and the lifesaving power of early detection through mammography.
From first moments to lifelong wellness, we’re honored to provide compassionate, expert care to the women and children who trust us every day.

With the holiday season in full swing, it's important to know where to turn for the right care when you need it, especia...
12/19/2025

With the holiday season in full swing, it's important to know where to turn for the right care when you need it, especially if your regular doctor’s office is closed. Whether it's a cough, fever, sprain, or a more dire emergency, we're here to help you choose the most appropriate care option. Choosing wisely between Emergency Care, Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Virtual Care can lead to faster treatment, lower costs, and better outcomes.



Discover tips on how to choose at https://christus.io/care-during-the-holiday

Earlier this year, we brought you big news from CHRISTUS Kids Clinic – Coushatta! Thanks to a generous $22,741 grant fro...
12/18/2025

Earlier this year, we brought you big news from CHRISTUS Kids Clinic – Coushatta! Thanks to a generous $22,741 grant from Ace Hardware Helping Hands, we opened a brand-new adaptive playground designed for children of all abilities! 🛝💙
This inclusive space brings therapy and play together with an adaptive swing, sensory-friendly musical elements, equipment that supports mobility, balance and coordination
We’re so grateful to Ace Hardware for helping us make miracles happen for the little ones we serve. 💜 As we turn towards the new year, we need your help to complete the space with a shade structure, making it safer and more comfortable for kids year-round. Support inclusive play and pediatric therapy by donating today at christus.io/SPBCMN .

Service doesn’t pause for celebrations, especially for our first responders. This year, our teams found meaningful ways ...
12/17/2025

Service doesn’t pause for celebrations, especially for our first responders. This year, our teams found meaningful ways to say thank you to those who show up for our communities every day.
Along with other moments of gratitude throughout the year, the nurses at Highland Emergency Department delivered a meal to the crew at Shreveport Fire Department Station 3.
We’re proud to stand alongside our first responders. Their dedication, sacrifice, and partnership do not go unnoticed, and we are deeply thankful for all that you do to keep our communities safe.

12/16/2025

As we reflect during the holiday season, we remember the stories of the brave breast cancer survivors who faced their battles with courage and grace. When Adriane Abrams received her breast cancer diagnosis, she was devastated, remembering her mother’s own battle in the 90s. A devoted wife and mother of two, Adriane had always prioritized her health, staying on top of her mammograms and encouraging others to “be in the know.” In 2023, a biopsy confirmed her fears. But with the support of compassionate providers like Dr. Julie Broadwell, she underwent a successful lumpectomy under the care of Dr. Broadwell, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Adriane proudly rang the celebration bell at the end of her treatment and credits her husband, coworkers, and deep faith in God for helping her through recovery. Today, she encourages others to take their journey one day at a time, reminding them it is okay to cry and to always count their blessings.

Our CHRISTUS Kids Clinics in Coushatta and Shreveport were filled with holiday cheer as children enjoyed festive activit...
12/15/2025

Our CHRISTUS Kids Clinics in Coushatta and Shreveport were filled with holiday cheer as children enjoyed festive activities and even met Santa Claus! 🎅
We are grateful for our amazing Children's Miracle Network Hospitals partners at Walmart, Valvoline, Ace Hardware, RE/MAX and Phi Mu for making this celebration possible. A big thank you to Jason’s Deli, dd's DISCOUNTS, and Bossier Parish Community College for volunteering and spreading joy to our little patients! ❤️

It was November of 2022 when wife and mother of two, Vanessa Esposito, discovered a painful cyst in her left breast. She...
12/11/2025

It was November of 2022 when wife and mother of two, Vanessa Esposito, discovered a painful cyst in her left breast. She had been flying between Oklahoma and Louisiana, assisting her mother, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Because Vanessa has fibrocystic breasts and occasionally gets cysts that require draining, she scheduled an appointment with Breast Surgical Oncologist Dr. Christopher Sockrider.

After the visit, Dr. Sockrider recommended a mammogram, and Vanessa, who had always been diligent with her annual screenings, realized she had missed hers that year due to her frequent travel. A 3D mammogram and ultrasound revealed white spots all around her breast, and a biopsy confirmed DCIS, or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, Stage Zero.

Shocked but grounded in her faith in God, Vanessa underwent lumpectomies with Dr. Sockrider, followed by five weeks of radiation, which she completed in June of 2023. She credits her family, our Breast Cancer support group, and our CHRISTUS staff, especially Family Nurse Practitioner Christy Lemon, for helping her through the hard times.

Today, Vanessa has a renewed outlook on life and plans to move to Spain with her husband to begin her next chapter. She encourages women this holiday season to stay on top of their annual mammograms, know their family history, and seek emotional support during their breast cancer journeys.

Our Occupational Therapy Hand Clinic utilizes FEPSim equipment to target arm and hand range of motion, strength, and end...
12/10/2025

Our Occupational Therapy Hand Clinic utilizes FEPSim equipment to target arm and hand range of motion, strength, and endurance while performing functional movement patterns, such as turning a doorknob or opening a jar. This portable rehab system includes a variety of attachments that simulate work-related activities and was made possible through grant support from the Children’s Miracle Network. We are grateful for their contribution and are excited to use these devices to best serve our patients!

Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. David Aziz is passionate about preventing disease before it starts. He emphasizes the i...
12/09/2025

Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. David Aziz is passionate about preventing disease before it starts. He emphasizes the importance of exercise, nutrition and healthy living as the foundation of long-term wellness. His patient-first approach centers on building strong relationships and earning trust, which he sees as essential to effective care. According to Dr. Aziz, his goal is to help patients live healthier lives through proactive, personalized care.


Connect with Dr. Aziz at https://christus.io/david-aziz

This year, we proudly announced that Andrew D’Avy, director of rehab services, was selected as a 2025–2026 Honorary Comm...
12/08/2025

This year, we proudly announced that Andrew D’Avy, director of rehab services, was selected as a 2025–2026 Honorary Commander at Barksdale Air Force Base, a role that reflects his strong community involvement and leadership. His selection to represent CHRISTUS and help foster positive relationships between service members, their families and our local community has been a meaningful reminder of how our communities can support one another. Andrew has continued to bridge multiple communities and lead with a heart for service.

Loggers “GEAUX BIG” for Kids! At the 2025 ALC Annual Conference, participants went BIG during the Log A Load for Kids Au...
12/06/2025

Loggers “GEAUX BIG” for Kids! At the 2025 ALC Annual Conference, participants went BIG during the Log A Load for Kids Auction, raising an incredible $61,905!
Every dollar will directly benefit the five Louisiana Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, including CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier, CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini and CHRISTUS Ochsner SWLA Health Systems, helping provide life-saving care and support for children and families across our state.
Thank you, Log A Load For Kids, and all who gave so generously—you’re making miracles happen for kids in Louisiana! 💚

CHRISTUS Health is honored to stand alongside local organizations working tirelessly to improve the health and well-bein...
12/05/2025

CHRISTUS Health is honored to stand alongside local organizations working tirelessly to improve the health and well-being of our communities. Through the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund (CCIF), we awarded more than $305,000 to six inspiring nonprofits: Community Renewal International, Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA), Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, LSU Ag Center, Shreveport Green and St. Luke's Mobile Medical Ministry, Inc.

CCIF is a CHRISTUS-wide initiative that invests in long-term, transformative and sustainable strategies that respond to the expressed needs of our communities.

We are honored to partner with these organizations in their ongoing efforts to care for our community.
For more information on the fund or how to apply, visit https://christus.io/CCIF.

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Shreveport, LA
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