CHRISTUS Children's

Thanks to the dedication of our nursing leaders, our Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is officially up and running after months of meticulous planning and development. The CDU provides a specialized space for our medical teams to assess patients who don't meet inpatient criteria but require further monitoring or treatment. With evidence-based care and a focus on patient experience, this observation unit is crucial to our surge plan, optimizing hospital resources during peak demand. 

LET'S HAVE A PARADE🥳🦃🤡! We celebrated the Thanksgiving Holiday with a fun-filled parade, emceed by Henry Ramos and Maggie Laughlin from KENS 5! Thanks to all of our departments who created floats, and congratulations to our float winner, Music Therapy🎅! Thank you to all of the departments who participated and brough so many smiles and laughs to our patients, staff and visitors!

Enhance your skills in compassionate care and communication. Save the date of our bereavement and end-of-life symposium, February 9th 2023. Visit https://lnkd.in/gPZiYw8P to be notified when registration opens.

Excited to be given the opportunity of representing CHRISTUS Children's at the Pediatric Trauma Society 9th annual conference in New Orleans with our amazing Associate Trauma Medical Director Dr. Jendi Haug.

Our Heart Center is a beacon of hope for families navigating the challenges of pediatric heart conditions. From routine check-ups to complex surgeries, we've got it all covered. Our comprehensive range of pediatric cardiac services ensures that every child receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs. On #WorldHeartDay we celebrate all of our Heart Warriors and the physicians, staff and Associates who care for them, learn more about their care at https://lnkd.in/gPYqNXde

This Labor Day, we thank the Lord for our Associates and their strength, guidance, and perseverance to extend the healing ministry to the communities and people we serve. We wish everyone a blessed #LaborDay.

On August 23rd, we honor St. Rose’s Feast Day. Born in 1586 in Lima, Peru, St. Rose’s compassion led her to care for the needy and the ailing across Lima. In her later years, she extended her care to homeless children, the sick, and the elderly. Today, our ministry continues St. Rose’s legacy of healing in Jesus Christ’s spirit. We celebrated with a crowning ceremony and the gift of music provided by the choirs from Holy Cross of San Antonio & Antonian College Preparatory High School. https://lnkd.in/gbMddgJ2

Helping kids in South Texas has never been more FUN 🏓🎾! Learn more about the CHRISTUS Children’s Initiative and how to become a member. Join us at Chicken N Pickle on August 16th. Cocktail hour will begin at 5 pm with a short presentation followed by some friendly competition on the pickleball court for interested guests. Heavy appetizers will be served. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gdQeqtnX

Congratulations to the Center for Miracles for receiving the Level 1 Trauma-Informed Care certification from The Ecumenical Center. The Center for Miracles at CHRISTUS Children’s provides comprehensive assessments and evaluations for suspected child abuse or neglect. The Trauma-Informed Care practices will help to avoid retraumatizing the patients. We are proud of both of these organizations' work in diagnosing and treating trauma. Learn more about this unique and crucial resource for children in South Texas at https://lnkd.in/gjNekYRP

Our Downtown Emergency Department has been honored as the only hospital in Texas and one of only 53 in the world to receive the 2023 Emergency Nurses Association's Lantern Award. This award is a symbol of our emergency department’s commitment to quality, safety, a healthy work environment, and innovation in nursing practice and emergency care. Congratulations to all of our Associates for their hard work and dedication to our patients! https://lnkd.in/gqe8BZB7