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History In The Making
Haga clic aquí para ver la historia en español In January, the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics rolled out COVID-19 vaccinations to the public. Since then, the clinic staff has administered around 1,800 vaccinations and averages about 50 vaccinations a day. The majority of patients have been seen at both CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic and…
Read MoreCHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic Provides Growing Opportunity for Intern
The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word long have a mission of empowering women. Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D. continues that mission at CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic through its internship program. In March, the clinic provided an two-week internship opportunity for third-year medical student, Kim Parker. A student at UNT Health Science Center in Fort…
Read MoreCHRISTUS Our Daily Bread Celebrates 35th Anniversary
For former clients like Stanley, Carter and Kacey, the services provided by CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread set them on a path from homelessness to self-sufficiency and stability. This March, CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread marks the 35th anniversary of providing healthcare and related services to Galveston’s homeless. Since 1986, five days a week, clients can depend…
Read MoreOur Mission Is To Treat Clients With Dignity
For almost 22 years, Lori Varela has been committed to serving Galveston’s homeless at CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread. Since 1986, CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread has provided two hot meals, much-needed medical assistance, access to psychological services, clothes and hygiene products. While the program services have remained consistent, the needs of the clients being served vary day-to-day.…
Read MoreBreathing To Work, Working To Breathe
For Jose, every breath he takes is work. A patient at CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic, Jose has a history of asthma and was chronically short of breath, especially when working. His asthma medications were no longer helping, and he was finding his work as a pool repairman a struggle. About two years ago, Jose was…
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