CHRISTUS News
Farm-raised Food For Healthier Outcomes
In 2022, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic joined forces with the Houston Food Bank to provide healthy food options for those struggling with chronic conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol. Twice…
Read MoreProtecting Area Families Against The Flu
With the rise in flu cases this past fall, the flu vaccine clinics administered by the CHRISTUS School Clinics have become critical in protecting area students. Erika Muñiz, a School…
Read MoreKeeping Patients Out Of The Emergency Room
For CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic, treating patients with chronic conditions is a major focus of care. Robert*, a 41-year-old patient, came to the clinic feeling very ill. “His blood…
Read MoreLifesaving Resources Through St. Mary’s Clinic
The resources provided through Ofelia Gutierrez, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic patient navigator, are often lifesaving. For the last three years, Gutierrez has guided patients and given them hope when none…
Read MoreThe Student Becomes The Teacher
For ESL instructor Norma Vargas, her journey to teaching began as an ESL student. In 1999, Vargas began taking ESL classes with CHRISTUS Learning Center Manager Olga Rojas, who was…
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