CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic
Putting Her Best Face Forward
Recently, a 12-year-old girl came into CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic with skin lesions on her face. While not large or disfiguring, she wanted to know if Dr. Popp and her team could help her get rid of them before she went back to school. She was concerned the kids to make fun of her or…
Read MoreStudent-Driven HANDs Project Raises Funds For CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic
Maegan Ford loves community service. A recent graduate who received her high school diploma from Spring Early College Academy concurrently with an Associates Degree in Science from Lone Star College, Ford has contributed over 125 hours to Houston-based programs. Through a recent young women’s leadership conference, Ford learned about a Take Action Challenge to benefit…
Read MoreSometimes Shoes And Socks Are Therapy Required
by Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D., CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic Recently, a man in his sixties showed up at the clinic for treatment of the sore on his foot. He was a diabetic, who had been untreated for many years. Almost homeless, a friend gives him shelter, and they share food (what there is of it). He…
Read MoreKeeping Patients Healthy For The Long Term
by Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D. A patient came to CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic for his health check for diabetes and high cholesterol. He had been living and working in Dallas as a construction worker, but was laid off permanently when the pandemic hit. He came back to Houston without an income or place to stay.…
Read MoreCHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic Welcomes Dr. Maliha Beg
CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic is proud to welcome one of our newest physicians, Dr. Maliha Beg. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Dr. Beg attended medical school at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She says she was drawn to CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic because “the foundation’s mission resonated with me.” She stated she also…
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