CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare News
An Extra Level To Restoring Good Health
Since March 2024, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic has offered a new service line for those patients with serious chronic conditions. Registered nurse Edgar Chay is providing follow-along care to ensure…
The Help He Needed
For former lawyer Mark Honsaker, regaining his life after a brief incarceration, was a team effort. After spending 11 months in Galveston County Jail and despite maintaining his innocence in…
Rising To The Call
As of May 2025, a total of 1,024 confirmed measles cases were reported by 31 states. With the spread of measles, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics is stepping in to…
Gaining Her Citizenship
In 2019, Gloria Ordonez came to the United States to be closer to her children and granddaughters, and through her daughter’s citizenship, was able to apply for residency. “As I…
Putting A Face To The Care Provided
CHRISTUS School Clinics keep students healthy and in school through basic medical and screening services and mental health counseling. While clinic staff see students on a daily basis, they do…
Health Screenings in the Community
In January of 2023, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics was able to resume health screenings safely following COVID to those communities with little access to care. Screenings continued in 2024…
Healing Mentally and Physically
Over a year ago, Brenda* came to CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic with untreated asthma, undiagnosed diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension and severe anxiety. “At the time she hardly left her apartment,…
A Long Journey To Life Off The Street
For CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread client navigator Johnathen Vallery, his mission is to get clients on a path to rehousing. “Every time I can get a new resource for them,…
When Shoes Become A Health Necessity
CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic volunteer podiatrist Dr. David Wolf partners with athletic shoe stores to receive donations of returned athletic shoes. In turn, these shoes become life-changing for his diabetic…
Success In Starting Over
When clients are ready to rebuild their lives, CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread is prepared with the resources to help them succeed. According to Our Daily Bread’s client navigator Johnathen Vallery,…
It Is Everything
While Dr. Martha Lozano had always been interested in medical missions, she had been too busy with her private practice in pediatrics in Houston to participate in one. Then she…
A Cup of Cold Water Given in My Name
Arturo* came as a new patient walk-in to St. Mary’s Clinic recently. Walk-in patients are allowed to see a physician on a case-by-case basis, and the staff could see he…
Mission Accomplished
For CHRISTUS Learning Center student Rosa Garcia, her journey continues. Originally from Honduras, Garcia came to the States in 1999 and began a family. On and off for 17 years,…
Inspired By The Work
Last year, Dr. Imelda Tjia took part in her first CHRISTUS Operation San José trip. The program returned to Chihuahua, Mexico after being on hiatus due to COVID with 19…
Music To Their Ears
Over the past year, CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic has been caring for a mother and her teenage son. “They are financially stressed like so many people, and we have…
Continuing Her Education To Meet A Need
Janet Saleem has cared for thousands of patients during her 13 years with CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics. After her initial meeting with the Mobile Clinics team, she knew the…
Back On His Feet
In need of a fresh start and the desire to reconnect with family, Kevin* relocated to Texas in early 2024. After a couple of months, he realized that living with…
Care In An Emergency
For CHRISTUS School Clinic staff members, their care of students can sometimes go beyond scraped knees and runny noses. During a recent school field day, Nohemi Flores, CMA and Erika…
Going The Extra Mile Is Second Nature
In April, a father brought his 11-year-old daughter to CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic for school vaccinations. The family, who were recent arrivals from Guatemala, came to the Clinic at the…
We Have Nowhere To Go
Recently, Darrell*, Lisa* and their three young children arrived at CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread in desperate need of help. The family had relocated to Galveston, as Darrell and Lisa were…
Clinics Collaborate In Patient Care
In the fall, Joseph*, a 40-year-old patient, came into CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic as a follow-up to an emergency room visit. He had recently fallen into a ravine and…
Returning To The Field
After an almost three-year hiatus primarily due to COVID, CHRISTUS Operation San José returned to the field visiting CHRISTUS Muguerza Hospital in Chihuahua, Mexico, the location of the 2020 trip.…
Next Level Care Through Telemedicine
A student at Our Lady of Fatima – Galena Park recently came to the CHRISTUS School Clinic with a severe allergic reaction in her eye. Medical Assistant Marikza Mendoza knew…
Saving Lives Through Health Screenings
Through community outreach partnerships and coordination of CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare programs, two women are now on a path to a healthier future with their children. Last month at the…
Community Benefits of Healthcare
As the Greater Houston area continues to recover from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, at-risk communities are struggling the most to rebound. Maintaining or finding employment and sustaining safe…
Getting His Life Back
According to the CDC, 11.3% of the American population is struggling with diabetes. While some diabetics are able to treat their condition with oral medication, others require insulin to keep…
Fast Tracking Their Futures
In addition to the traditional ESL classes andEnglish-speaking GED classes, CHRISTUS Learning Center is now offering a hybrid ESL/GED class. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays with students splitting their…
Ten Years Of Better Mental Health
This year, CHRISTUS School Clinics is celebrating a 10-year partnership with Catholic Charities counseling. In 2013, the School Clinics medical assistants were seeing a number of illnesses that were directly…
Listening To A Call
For Lonnie Harris, his culinary journey began at the age of seven in Louisiana. One of six siblings and the son of two working parents, Lonnie learned to cook to…
Providing Access To Mammograms For The Uninsured
Mammograms are a critical component in diagnosing breast cancer. For those without insurance, having access to this service can be lifesaving. At CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic, both The Rose and…
Excellence in Children’s Vaccines
Since 2019, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics has tripled the number of children’s vaccinations administered with this past fiscal year reaching the level of over 6,900 vaccinations. The CHRISTUS Mobile…
Care To Smile About
In August during the Back To School event at CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic, 50 students from the Archdiocese C.R.O.S.S. schools received free dental screenings from the UT Health Dental School.…
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke in Athletes
By Elizabeth Ryan, Nurse Practitioner, CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic offers free sports pre-participation physicals for students in the community during their Back-to-School Bash event…
A Sense of Steadiness
Recently, a husband was accompanying his wife to her appointment at CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic. Medical Assistant Noelia Meraz noticed he was using a plastic pipe as a cane when…
Returning To The Field
It started with a question from his mentor, Dr. Ernest Cronin. In 2016, Dr. Cronin asked Dr. Eric Payne if he could help with taking over the care of his…
Working Through The Past For A Brighter Future
For the last seven months, Maria* has been receiving counseling services through CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic. A 30-year-old who is originally from El Salvador, Maria was experiencing extreme anxiety…
Providing A Healthy New Start For Victims Of Abuse
For over 40 years, Fort Bend Women’s Center has provided healing and hope to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Greater Houston area. Recently CHRISTUS Healthy Living…
Healing Mind and Body
For Geovanni Prudencio, CHRISTUS Learning Center is like therapy. Originally from El Salvador, Prudencio came to the United States by himself 18 years ago. During this time, he married, started…
Connecting With Community
Nurse Practitioner Sandy Trevino is meeting the acute care needs of CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic patients. A first-generation Houstonian, Trevino’s mom was from Mexico and father from Harlingen. After receiving…
Saving Lives From Silent Killers
Since January, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics have been in the community offering health screenings to those most in-need. The screenings cover blood pressure and glucose and lipid panels. According…
All In The Family
Ashley Suayan’s was first introduced to CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread at the young age of four*. Suayan’s great-grandmother Raymunda Decal started volunteering in 2002 at the age of 79 and…
Collab for Good
On Friday, twenty-nine associates and providers of CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic paused from their usual ministry to visit the birthplace of the Congregation and CHRISTUS in Galveston, Texas. As…
Area School Parents Depend On Care From School Clinics
Since 1997, CHRISTUS School Clinics has served the health needs, including mental health, of schools in Houston’s underserved areas. One school receiving care is St. Mary of the Purification Catholic…
Overcoming Language Barriers To Provide Care
The ability to effectively communicate with patients is a critical component of providing the healthcare they need. For CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic’s Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Ryan, the access to…
Opening A Door To Hope
For a couple of years, Robert was an intermittent client at CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread. Robert would secure a job and a place to live. However, addiction kept moving him…
Knowing Their Numbers
As restrictions from the COVID pandemic begin to wind down, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics is adding back health screenings to the program. The screenings include blood pressure and diabetes…
Meet The Volunteer Doctors of CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic
The volunteer doctors at CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic play a critical role in the overall health of its patients. Dr. David Wolf, Podiatry, and Dr. Enrique Batres, Dermatology, offer an…
The Future Is Now
What started as a class to better her English has turned into an educational journey for Rosa Garcia. Originally from Honduras, Garcia came to the States in 1999 and began…
Setting The Table For Patients’ In-Need This Holiday
Annually, Foundation staff, board members and others provide support to the CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic Thanksgiving Basket Drive. What a difference the baskets are making for a family this holiday…
Coming Full Circle
In the fall of 2019, Isabella Gillette, a student at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, began her internship with CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare. The Foundation has been fortunate to have…
New Equipment Lights A Fire
Since its opening in 1986, CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread has served two meals a day to Galveston’s homeless. The kitchen and its adjoining dining room serves as the heart of…
A Healthy Start for Back To School
Annually, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare hosts a series of Back To School events, providing sports physicals, vaccinations and backpacks filled with school supplies to area children. Our Back To School…
Karina’s Story
In 2019, Karina Reyna graduated from Houston Community College with her nursing degree. “I was really excited to look for a job, and then the pandemic hit,” Reyna said. During her…
Identifying Skin Cancer Early Provides Positive Outcome For Patient
Thanks to CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic’s volunteer dermatologist, Dr. Enrique Batres, one recent patient was able to have a skin rash diagnosed and prevent a rare type of skin cancer…
The Next Chapter
In October 2019, Dirima Caridad de Pacheco and her husband moved from Venezuela to the U.S. to be with her daughter and granddaughter, who were already living here. Since March,…
Small Donations Make A Major Difference
Random donations can often mean more than a donor realizes. Over the last couple of months on two separate occasions, CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic has received donations of both…
The First Line Of Care For Schools
At CHRISTUS School Clinics, care can often go beyond a band-aid. For some of our School Clinic medical assistants, their care made a vital impact on the teachers and students…
Developing Life Skills For Independence
For Jesse Jaynes, UTMB-Galveston’s collaborations with area non-profits led her to CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread. Jaynes is pursuing her doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy is a holistic, client-centered profession that assists individuals…
Generous Donation Secured By Volunteer Physician
In addition to the primary care patients receive at CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic, they also have access to podiatry care, when needed. Podiatrist Dr. David Wolf has volunteered at St.…
WHEN THE SOUL NEEDS HEALING
Partnerships make a major impact in our patients’ health and having Catholic Charities as our partner in mental health services is such an important part of CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic.…
Friends Telling Friends
by Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D. CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic On a recent visit to the clinic, one of my patients, Maria, was coming for the results of her annual wellness…
CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics Brings Much-Needed Vaccines To Afghan Refugees
Last fall, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics partnered with Catholic Charities and Interfaith Ministries to aid in the resettlement efforts of Afghan refugees arriving in Houston. While housing and food…
A Trip Back To Peru with CHRISTUS Operation San Jose
In 1983, Dr. Ernest Cronin and fellow physicians Drs. Thomas Cronin and Raymond Brauer set out to make a difference in the lives of children suffering from craniofacial and cleft palate deformities…
Working As A Team Toward Better Health
In February 2020, Vicky Whitfield visited CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic, struggling to keep her diabetes and hypertension under control. In 2014, she experienced a heart attack and had a…
Living His Dreams
For 20-year-old Mark Stewart, the GED is the stepping stone to achieving his dreams. After a few years of being held back, Stewart decided to quit school. When a friend…
Emma’s Story
Now in its second year, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic in partnership with Houston Food Bank is providing fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods to patients through the Food…
UTMB Students Give Back At CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread
CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread recently welcomed two special volunteers – Noah Kemp and Alex Yu, both fourth year medical school students from UTMB Galveston. Volunteerism is a graduation requirement for…
Generosity in Action
by Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D. I am the recipient of many donations – from medications to medically-related items for someone who has a need. In receiving these items, I sometimes…
A Home For Baby
In November, CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread staff had an opportunity to assist a homeless couple with a baby on the way. They were in dire need of housing and so…
Carrying On His Legacy
For Dr. Michael Lypka, it is a “true honor” to carry on the work of Dr. Ernest Cronin, co-founder of CHRISTUS Operation San José. Originally from Canada, Dr. Lypka (pictured…
Giving Back This Season
Tis the season to give, and CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic and CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread have been on the giving and receiving end recently. Annually, associates from CHRISTUS Health TLRA…
A New Home, A New Life
Recently, the team at CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread has secured housing for four clients. Getting housing requires a lot of steps, and the client trusting the team to work with…
A Lifetime of Dedication and Commitment
Haga clic aquí para la traducción al español In 1983, Dr. Ernest D. Cronin, then Chief of Plastic Surgery Service at CHRISTUS St. Joseph’s Hospital, was invited by the government of…
Toda una vida de dedicación y compromiso
En 1983, el Dr. Ernest D. Cronin, entonces Jefe del Servicio de Cirugía Plástica en el Hospital CHRISTUS St. Joseph, fue invitado por el gobierno de Honduras para evaluar y…
Asombrado por la bondad
Recientemente, la Hermana Rosanne Popp, M.D. de la Clínica CHRISTUS St. Mary’s recibió una donación monetaria de una Hermana agradecida. La donación estaba marcada como “Para los pobres”. Durante este…
Awed At The Kindness
Haga clic aquí para la traducción al español Recently, Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D. of CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic received a monetary donation from a grateful Sister. The donation was marked…
Agentes de cambio
Este año, en medio de los desafíos de la pandemia, las Clínicas Escolares CHRISTUS alcanzaron nuevas alturas con sus presentaciones de educación sobre la salud para los estudiantes. Los temas…
Un sueño de ciudadanía
Para Mohammad Haydari, el camino hacia la ciudadanía estadounidense ha sido largo. En 2008, trasladó a su familia a Estados Unidos desde Irán. Haydari regresó a su país de origen…
You Have Changed My Life
Recently, a middle-aged female came to CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic in need of counseling services. She was crying uncontrollably and could hardly stand or move around, as she was…
On The Road To A New Life
George and Shelly had been married for over 25 years. They both struggled with alcohol and became homeless as a result of their addiction. For nearly two years, George and…
Food Access For A Healthier Outcome
Over the last year, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic has partnered with Houston Food Bank in the Food For Change/Food Rx program. This program provides nutritious food to diabetics and other groups…
This Mission Is Personal
Traducción al español a continuación For Dr. Linda Magill, the mission of CHRISTUS Operation San José is close to home. Since 1983, CHRISTUS Operation San José has performed over 1,500…
Agents of Change
Haga clic aquí para ver la historia en español This year amidst the challenges of the pandemic, CHRISTUS School Clinics hit new heights with its student health education presentations. Topics included…
A Dream of Citizenship
Haga clic aquí para ver la historia en español For Mohammad Haydari, the journey to U.S. citizenship has been a long one. In 2008, he moved his family to the…
You Have Changed My Life
Traducción al español a continuación Recently, a middle-aged female came to CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic in need of counseling services. She was crying uncontrollably and could hardly stand or…
Going The Extra Mile For Our Clients
Traducción al español a continuación Ted*, a wheelchair bound client of CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread, has uncontrolled diabetes along with other medical conditions. He frequently receives medical care through the…
Bringing A Smile To The Children Of Chihuahua
Traducción al español a continuación For patients like Juan Carlos, CHRISTUS Operation San José is an unexpected blessing. For over 38 years, CHRISTUS Operation San José has performed craniofacial and cleft…
Haciendo historia
En enero, las Clínicas Móviles CHRISTUS Healthy Living lanzaron las vacunas COVID-19 al público. Desde entonces, el personal de la clínica ha administrado alrededor de 1.800 vacunas y un promedio…
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…
CHRISTUS 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…
CHRISTUS 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 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…
Breathing 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.…
Nourishing Bodies and Spirits This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving provides us an opportunity to not only nourish the bodies of our clients and patients, but also their spirits. As in years past, the CHRISTUS Health Team throughout Houston…
Better Health Outcomes Through Counseling
Mental health is just as important as medical care for underserved communities, and CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic is seeing a greater demand for mental health services among its patients. “Mental…
Reflections of a Backline Worker
By Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D. Medical Director, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic We hear in the news daily about the courage, endurance and dedication of front line health care workers who…
Patients’ Well-Being Is The Priority
For Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Ryan, working at CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic “is a privilege.” Born in Maryland and raised in Atlanta, Ryan moved to Houston in 2003. Prior to…
Sisters Start The First School Of Nursing In Houston
In 1905, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word established Houston’s first nursing school, the St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. The Sisters provided all of the instruction to a…
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…
Student-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,…
Sometimes 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…
About CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare (formerly St. Joseph’s Foundation) provides healthcare and social services to underserved communities of all faiths, ages and cultures. To continue learning our story and the work…
Our Learners Are A Joy
Karl Virtue understands the importance of language. A native of Boston, Virtue moved to Houston over 40 years ago taking a job as a writer in public relations. Now retired,…
The Mission of Our Daily Bread Means A Lot To Me
For Johnathan Vallery, God brought him to CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread. Originally from Louisiana, Vallery has been living in Galveston since he was two. Five years ago he was introduced…
Providing Support for IMMTRAC Project
In mid-March, schools across the city shut down to protect students and staff from the spread of COVID-19. CHRISTUS School Clinics Medical Assistants are temporarily providing support to other missions, including CHRISTUS…
Time To Get Back On Track
Now more than ever, people are realizing prevention is key to stopping deadly diseases. Since all our eyes are on the topic of this pandemic, let us not forget of…
Just A Phone Call Away
While our Health Living Mobile Clinics may not be in the community due to COVID-19, that doesn’t mean patient care isn’t coming first. Bilingual Registered Nurse Natalie Bonilla (pictured) is…
Keeping 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…
CHRISTUS Learning Center Students Stay On Task During COVID-19
Since January 2018, Robert Harris has been pursuing his GED through CHRISTUS Learning Center. One of the seven mission programs of CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare, CHRISTUS Learning Center offers Adult…
CHRISTUS 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…
Long-Time Galveston Resident Provides Nourishment To Homeless During COVID-19
In 2000, Armando Trevino was diagnosed with diabetes and found himself struggling with the news. His wife reminded him how good his life was and encouraged him to give back…
Bringing Smiles To Children’s Faces With CHRISTUS Operation San José
For over 38 years, CHRISTUS Operation San José has performed craniofacial and cleft palate surgeries on children in Latin America. Conditions like these are not unusual in that region…
A New Path
For over 30 years, CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread has provided health and social services to Galveston’s homeless. Five days a week, clients can depend on two hot meals, medical assistance,…
16th Annual Spring Luncheon Canceled
Dear Friend of the Foundation, After much discussion with our planning committee and with consultation with CHRISTUS Health, our Executive Committee determined that it was appropriate to cancel the 2020 Spring…
The Tools To Succeed
Located in Houston’s East End, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic provides vital healthcare services to low-income, underserved patients – those patients who have nowhere else to turn. Edward Bunch is one.…
CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics Partners with The Rose To Bring Well-Woman Exams to Remote Areas
This week, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics launched a new partnership with The Rose mobile unit. Together the two groups will provide full-service well-woman exams which will include a pap…
That’s Where I Belong
Annually, CHRISTUS School Clinics provide healthcare and counseling services to 16 Houston-area schools. For the last four years, Nohemi Flores has served as the medical assistant for two of those…
CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics Provides Children’s Immunizations in East End
On Saturday, February 8, the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics provided immunizations for students from J.P. Henderson Elementary School and other area schools at the new St. Mary’s Clinic location.…
Partners in Health
This month, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare and San José Clinic celebrate 10 years of partnering in better health. Since 2010, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare has housed San José Clinic in…
St. Mary’s Clinic Rings In The New Year With Gratitude
Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D. Medical Director, St. Mary’s Clinic What do six homemade tamales, one homegrown banana and a Dollar Store ring have in common? These are symbols of gratitude…
A (Not So) Secret Santa Gifts A Learning Center Student
Christmas came early for CHRISTUS Learning Center student Robert Harris. On Thursday, December 19, Harris was gifted with a new bicycle by Learning Center Educator Karl Virtue. Virtue had noticed…
Routine Care at CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic Offers Early Intervention
For those that are uninsured or underinsured, routine medical care, such as an annual physical, is a luxury that often never happens. At CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic, these individuals are…
I Was A Stranger, and You Welcomed Me
“Susie” appeared on the doorstep of Our Daily Bread, our homeless outreach in Galveston, with her 3 month old child, telling the staff that she had nowhere to turn. Someone…
Putting A Holiday Meal On The Table
Annually, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare’s administrative, program and CPG clinical staff and CHRISTUS Health TLRA donate time and funds to create Thanksgiving Baskets for clients at St. Mary’s Clinic, Point…
My Journey with Diabetes
Dulce Garcia, Nutritionist CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic It feels as if I am inextricably linked to the profession of dietetics. I believe everyone has a purpose, and ironically, it just…
CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic & Krist Samaritan: Partners In Physical & Mental Health
CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic and Krist Samaritan are partnering together to not only heal the body, but also heal the mind. In 2019, Krist Samaritan began offering their counseling…
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Receives $3 Million Gift From CHRISTUS Health for St. Mary’s Clinic Construction
On Friday, November 8, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare received a $3 million gift from CHRISTUS Health to aid in finishing construction of the new CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic building. This…
Serving Hope and Safety at CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread
For 27-year-old Daniel Griffin, Non Commission Security Officer with Central investigation & Security Solutions, the challenge of assessing and providing a safe place for both clients and staff, is never…
Westwood Wealth Management Joins the Fight to Care for Galveston’s Homeless
Westwood Wealth Management, an investment management organization, does more than just give back. The organization invests where it counts, championing CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread’s values. Westwood Wealth Management is helping…
CHRISTUS Learning Center Provides English and Cultural Sensitivity Education
From early on, Father Ian Balinomo, FLP, understood the importance of communication. He understood how communication connects people and organizations with each other. “Communication is so important,” said Fr. Ian.…
CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic Attention to Detail Puts You in a Different Frame of Mind
CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic is not your typical run-of-the-mill clinic. The clinic staff see an average of 65 people per day walk through their doors. Hours upon hours of preparation…
Medical Mission to Mexico Puts Focus on Restoring Hope
On February 23, 2019, 22 volunteer medical specialists embarked on a medical mission, with Operation San Jose, travelling to Monterrey, Mexico to help children and their families find hope in…
Hogg Foundation Awards Grants to Address Well-being
We are excited to share that CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare is one of 10 Texas organizations recently awarded a grant of $800,000 from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. The…
CHRISTUS Learning Center: Helping Juan’s Dream Come True
There is a dream that Juan Perez visualizes every day. His dream is to complete his high school diploma and start a promising career in mathematics or computer science. His…
CHRISTUS Learning Center Helps a Mother of Two
Learning is dependent on several things. Repetition, connecting existing knowledge and experience to new ideas and the application of lessons to appropriate situations are all part of the equation. Without…
Being the Good You Want to See in the World
Identifying yourself as poverty-stricken will not prevent you from seeking medical attention at CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic. In fact, those with limited financial resources and in most cases no…
TeleMedicine Bridges Child Health Care
If you thought telemedicine was merely a matter of convenience, think again. Telemedicine is an emergent method of accessing healthcare for people who have a lack of resources or extenuating…
Grateful to be of Service to the Community
Lives are being saved every day by the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics team. While clients lined around the medical unit before being called in to see the medical team,…
Helping Clients with Prescriptions
Prescription Assistance Program Affords Clients Better Health and Hope CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic, one of two stand alone clinics under the CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare banner, is changing the…
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Hosts 15th Annual Spring Luncheon
Event raises $252,585 to support Foundation’s mission to bring healthcare services to under-served communities. HOUSTON (March 29, 2019) — CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare hosted its 15th annual Spring Luncheon on…
UTMB Students Help CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread Clients Achieve Better Quality of Life
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) students, on their psycho social rotations are incorporating their fieldwork into the CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread program. The students use their occupational therapy knowledge…
CHRISTUS School Based Clinics Awarded $15,000 by Charity Guild of Catholic Women
On February 4, the Charity Guild of Catholic Women awarded $586,000 to 47 non-profit organizations to help children in need in the Greater Houston Area. The presentation took place at…
CHRISTUS School Clinic Provides Safe Harbor for St. Pius V 6th Grader
These are the two words that make, 6th grader, Mia Hernandez feel safe; Mommy and Denisse. Now 11 years old, Mia recounted an ordeal that led her to add CHRISTUS…
Everyday People: Richard Jesse Reece in His Own Words
In The Beginning I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1971 at 16-years-old, my parents and I a Judge gave me a choice, either a Boys Home or the service…
Finding Her Voice, Supporting the Homeless
When Ashley Montalvo Estrada became a part of CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread, she found a sense of satisfaction that she never felt before. Why? To put it simply, it gave…
Worth the Weight…Loss
The Struggle of Weight Loss Weight loss is more than just a $70 billion industry in the U.S. For someone diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, weight…
Dulce’s Light: The Mission of Helping a Seven Year Old Face the World with a Smile
Close your eyes and imagine going blind right after birth, because of medical negligence. Couple that with a mid-facial cleft, and missing fingers and you have the beginning of a…
USFHP Named Presenting Sponsor for the Nun Run
Presented with an opportunity to support CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare, US Family Health Plan (USFHP) has agreed to fund the CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics ministry and the annual Nun Run as a presenting sponsor for…
Nun Run Raises $83,000 for Underserved Children
The 14th Annual Nun Run, presented by USFHP, coordinated by The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston and the CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare, helped…
Paying It Forward: The Steve Gonzalez Story
At the age of 23, Steve Gonzalez was a husband and father to three beautiful children, four, two and a one-year old. He was employed as a car washer on…
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Clinics Awarded for Excellence
The Texas Vaccines for Children Program, has awarded not one, but two CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Clinics with a rating of “Excellent,” for increasing adolescent vaccine coverage. Both the CHRISTUS…
St. Mary’s Clinic Makes a Difference
Eight year old Sandra Lopez’s parents brought her to St. Mary’s Clinic to update her vaccines. Thankfully St. Mary's Clinic made the difference.
Flu Season is Here, Are you Prepared?
It is about that time of year again: Flu season. It is a time characterized by fever, muscle and body aches, headaches, running noses and more that has led to dire consequences, like death, without the first line of defense; the flu vaccine.
Breaking Bread with Cesarea Sandoval
CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread’s Kitchen Manager and resident cook, Cesarea Sandoval aka Cissy, is the heart of the building, evoking memories and creating new ones with every meal prepped.
Especially Blessed
Moments after Stephen Decker’s birth, Dr. Ernest Cronin was called to the maternity ward at St. Joseph Hospital, where he diagnosed Stephen with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. Seven…
A Triumphant Journey
A baby born with a cleft lip/cleft palate in a poor, remote region of the Amazon has slim chances of ever affording corrective surgery, but baby “Angelica’s” mother heard a…
One Client’s Daily Struggle
Johnny M has been fighting a drug addiction for most of his life. After nearly 15 years of sobriety, he had a moment of relapse. This was the beginning of…
Working Parent Praises School Clinic
Many times we have to wait and take them to an emergency care place on the weekend, just so we don’t get financially penalized for missing work. It’s one of…
Aid for an Infection
as reported by Nipa Kamdar, RN, FNP-C A mother of a student called me because she wanted someone to check her leg for an infection. She was running a fever…
I love, love, love Point of Light Clinic!
excerpt from a patient letter I work, but my employer doesn’t offer healthcare and I just can’t afford health insurance for my family of four. I don’t know what we…
CHRISTUS Clinics Offers Reduce-Priced Vaccinations
CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics offer all vaccinations for children two months to 18 years of age at zero-cost. Vaccinations are just as important for newly graduated high school seniors and new college students and college freshmen.
UTMB Students Visit CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread
University of Texas Medical Branch Medical (UTMB) students enrolled in the School of Medicine and Masters of Public Health programs visited and toured the CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread facility, located…
Bodies in Motion Wraps Up Another Successful Program
CHRISTUS School Clinics ‘Bodies in Motion’ completed another successful year of the month-long summer camp for Houston-Galveston area children on June 28th at Christo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory.
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Announces New President
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard R. Torres to the position of President and Executive Director, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare. Torres will begin on Monday, June 11, 2018.
CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinic: Fulfilling the Mission
When you cannot afford most medical assistance it adds a whole new dimension to avoiding the doctor. Affordability compounded with obvious signs that medical assistance is needed patients almost never submit and schedule a visit. In addition a diagnosis can sometimes feel very personal and lead to a patient feeling alone with their diagnosis.
But CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinic is changing that.
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Announces 14th Annual Nun Run
The Nun Run is a 40-mile, Blue Knights police-escorted motorcycle ride. The event that raises funds for 19 CHRISTUS School Clinics in Houston’s underserved communities.
Operation San Jose: Dulce's Story
Seven year-old Dulce has been battling the odds her entire life. At birth, doctors left her under a heating lamp too long, causing her to go blind when her cornea’s…
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare hosts 14th annual spring luncheon
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare hosted its 14th annual Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, March 20. The yearly event honors community leaders and raises funds for CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare’s healthcare programs.…
Valero donates $1,000,000 to help establish new community center
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare in collaboration with the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word-Houston announced a major initiative to improve the health and well-being of underserved…
Our Patients Trust Us
Almost 12 years ago, after surviving, an almost fatal case of the flu, walking pneumonia, and a two-week hospitalization, Mrs. Robinson, found CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics for her health…
An Everyday Miracle
A story shared from the daily workings of CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic as they offer access to Christ’s love and healing through compassionate healthcare. After suffering a severe case…
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
Help Support CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare. Be a part of our Twitter Challenge! Follow @CHRISTUSFdn Help us reach our goal of 1,000 followers by November 30th and an anonymous donor…
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Celebrates 13th Annual Nun Run
Riding to keep children healthy! Saturday, October 14, marked the 13th Annual Nun Run. More than 250 participants took to the roads for the 40-mile, Blue Knights police escorted motorcycle…
CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics receive Excellence Award for ZERO Deficiencies from Houston Health Department's Texas Vaccines for Children Program
CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics, one of six ministry programs supported by CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare, were the recipients of the Excellence Award for ZERO Deficiencies from the Texas Vaccines…
Much Needed Medications for Mr. M
as reported by Sister Rosanne Popp, MD Mr. M is middle aged and homeless. While taking his medical history, I found out that he is an engineer and until recently had…
Hurricane Harvey Relief
We were here then…We are here now…We will be here tomorrow. Hurricane Harvey leaves in its wake tens of thousands of people without everyday necessities. The devastation has been heartbreaking…
We Survived the Storm!
We were fortunate that our facilities had little or no damage and are grateful to be able to share the following updates: CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic is open and seeing patientsand CHRISTUS Our Daily…
CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY
***ATTENTION*** Due to Hurricane Harvey, please note the following changes to our clinic schedules: CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic and CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic will remain closed through Wednesday. CHRISTUS…
Back-to-School Summer Bash provides close to 1,000 students with free backpacks and immunizations!
CHRISTUS St. Mary’s and CHRISTUS Point of Light clinics held two free, family-oriented Back-To-School Summer Bash and Health Fairs in July and August. These events provided close to 1,000 students with…
A Small Collection of Big Stories III
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare serves men, women and children of all faiths, ages and cultures
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare announces new leadership as Kara T. Hill assumes role as President
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Kara T. Hill to the position of President, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare. With over 20 years leadership in healthcare…
Moody Foundation funds Mental HealthCare for CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare is incredibly grateful to Moody Foundation for supporting Mental HealthCare Services at CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic. With the addition of these services, CHRISTUS Point of…
We love our Iris P. Webre Coach!
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare special thanks to The Iris & Lloyd Webre Foundation for the support of the vital CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics. Due to your generous giving, thousands of…
TPC Group Supports CHRISTUS School Clinics and Back to School Health Fair
Tis’ the season of giving! TPC Group presented CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare a check from the proceeds raised at the 2016 TPC Group Charity Golf Tournament to support CHRISTUS Back to…
Bank of America Supports more than 9,000 at Our Daily Bread in Galveston
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare is incredibly grateful for Bank of America’s grant to help support Our Daily Bread. With this support, we’ll be able to provide services to assist more…
A Small Collection of Big Stories II
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare serves men, women and children of all faiths, ages and cultures
Smart Financial Credit Union Supports CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare is extremely excited to accept Smart Financial Credit Union’s donation towards supporting Healthy Living Mobile Clinics. Thank you Smart Financial Credit Union for the generosity which…
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza blesses New CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic
CHRISTUS Point of Light clinic celebrated their new expansion and relocation with a blessing and dedication ceremony performed by Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza. Many sisters of Charity of the Incarnate…
A Small Collection of Big Stories
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare serves men, women and children of all faiths, ages and cultures.
2016 CHRISTUS Spring Luncheon is a Grand Slam!
The annual March event served to honor generous community leaders Pat and Dan Breen, showcase the Foundation’s work in the community and attract new supporters. Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher and Houston…
Gilbane Building Company’s Gilbane Cares Golf Tournament Supports CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics
(Featured Image) Gilbane Building Company’s Dan Gilbane, Business Unit Leader for Gilbane Southwest and Lisa Martin, Vice President and Director of Sales Services, present Foundation president, Les Cave and Laura…
Avoiding Emergency Rooms
Experts report that more than half the problems patients bring to emergency rooms either do not or would not require hospital-based care if an alternative source were readily available.
Many Fronts in Fighting Obesity
More than a third of American adults and nearly one child in five are now obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
St. Mary’s Clinic Makes a Difference
Eight year old Sandra Lopez’s parents brought her to St. Mary’s Clinic to update her vaccines. Thankfully St. Mary’s Clinic made the difference.
Read MoreFlu Season is Here, Are you Prepared?
It is about that time of year again: Flu season. It is a time characterized by fever, muscle and body aches, headaches, running noses and more that has led to dire consequences, like death, without the first line of defense; the flu vaccine.
Read MoreBreaking Bread with Cesarea Sandoval
CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread’s Kitchen Manager and resident cook, Cesarea Sandoval aka Cissy, is the heart of the building, evoking memories and creating new ones with every meal prepped.
Read MoreCHRISTUS Clinics Offers Reduce-Priced Vaccinations
CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics offer all vaccinations for children two months to 18 years of age at zero-cost. Vaccinations are just as important for newly graduated high school seniors and new college students and college freshmen.
Read MoreUTMB Students Visit CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread
University of Texas Medical Branch Medical (UTMB) students enrolled in the School of Medicine and Masters of Public Health programs visited and toured the CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread facility, located…
Read MoreCHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Announces New President
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard R. Torres to the position of President and Executive Director, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare. Torres will begin on Monday, June 11, 2018.
Read MoreCHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Announces 14th Annual Nun Run
The Nun Run is a 40-mile, Blue Knights police-escorted motorcycle ride. The event that raises funds for 19 CHRISTUS School Clinics in Houston’s underserved communities.
Read MoreAn Extra Level To Restoring Good Health
Since March 2024, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic has offered a new service line for those patients with serious chronic conditions. Registered nurse Edgar Chay is providing follow-along care to ensure…
Read MoreThe Help He Needed
For former lawyer Mark Honsaker, regaining his life after a brief incarceration, was a team effort. After spending 11 months in Galveston County Jail and despite maintaining his innocence in…
Read MoreRising To The Call
As of May 2025, a total of 1,024 confirmed measles cases were reported by 31 states. With the spread of measles, CHRISTUS Healthy Living Mobile Clinics is stepping in to…
Read MoreGaining Her Citizenship
In 2019, Gloria Ordonez came to the United States to be closer to her children and granddaughters, and through her daughter’s citizenship, was able to apply for residency. “As I…
Read MorePutting A Face To The Care Provided
CHRISTUS School Clinics keep students healthy and in school through basic medical and screening services and mental health counseling. While clinic staff see students on a daily basis, they do…
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