CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system comprising more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries. We are a community of 50,000 Associates, with over 15,000 physicians providing personalized care. Our ministries extend to Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Arkansas, and throughout the Americas to Chile, Colombia and Mexico. We continue to expand into new communities each year, adding more physicians and more services and bringing care closer to more people. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.
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Health care providers in #AlexandriaLA, join us March 15th for our Stroke Recognition and Response Symposium. At this event we will addresses the prehospital and hospital management of patients with acute stroke and much more!
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Today, we celebrate our incredible residents on #ThankaResidentDay who work tirelessly to provide the best care to our patients. Your dedication, expertise and compassion make a difference in the lives of so many! We are grateful for your commitment to extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Thank you, residents, for all that you do! To learn more about our residency and fellowship programs, visit https://lnkd.in/gGUF-6Vm
Reagan Thompson and Kalyn Ellison are women with HEART! ❤️ Reagan, a Parkway High School senior, and Kalyn, the valedictorian of Hawkins High School, each took home a $5,000 grand prize in our “Women with Heart” Scholarship contest for their outstanding efforts in raising awareness about women’s heart disease. Reagan collaborated with parents, friends, and teachers to educate others during #HeartMonth, while Kalyn shared her personal heart journey and her grandmother’s battle with heart-related conditions. Huge congratulations to all the finalists for spreading awareness about women’s heart health! 👏♥️🎉
We’re expanding delivery care options with midwifery services for our southeast Texas region! Briana Scruggs recently experienced the benefits of this expansion when she delivered her baby boy, Kolsen, under the care of our first certified nurse midwife, Ashleigh Clark. “After my first appointment with Mrs. Clark, I knew midwifery was the direction I wanted to go,” Briana said. “She was extremely personable and allowed my body to do what it needed to do to have the baby organically. I felt completely safe and involved through the entire process.” Briana’s experience was even more meaningful when her husband had the opportunity to catch their newborn baby during delivery. “Mrs. Clark offered him some gloves, so he just put them on and caught our baby,” Briana said. “It was such an empowering and intimate experience, feeling like we were bringing the baby into the world together as a team.” Read more about our midwifery care and OB/GYN care at https://lnkd.in/gwNw7ARH.
When flight attendant Kareyn Green needed a heart procedure, she thought her only option was to travel to a big city. That changed when she met Dr. Lisardo Garcia, chief of cardiothoracic surgery. "He had exceptional bedside manners," Kareyn said. "I felt compelled to give him a chance to do my procedure instead of going to the big city." Dr. Garcia performed a minimally invasive mitral valve repair, helping Kareyn avoid serious complications like congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and atrial fibrillation. "My experience with CHRISTUS was wonderful, down to every nurse, doctor, custodial, dietician... everyone was so kind, so wonderful." Watch Kareyn's story at https://lnkd.in/gNbrVGsc
When John Bennett had a stroke in 2022, he faced many challenges. Luckily, our Outpatient Neuro Therapy team was there to help him, focusing on decreasing tightness and improving the use of his left arm. With the help of the Saebo Mobile Arm Support system, he’s working on increasing coordination, strength, reach, and stability in his left shoulder, making a real difference in daily activities like cleaning, cooking, dressing, and self-care. Learn all about our neurology program at https://lnkd.in/gBWh5gvs.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among young athletes, with over 2,000 cases each year. Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Ravi Ashwath emphasizes the importance of cardiac screening for teens, especially those involved in competitive sports. This American Heart Month review the symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and irregular heartbeats during activity with your teen, as these are key indicators of potential heart issues. Early detection saves lives 🏃♀️🏀🫀. Screen your teens starting at age 12, or connect with one of our cardiologists at christus.io/HeartCenter.
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) affect about 1 in 100 babies born each year, but there's hope for families facing this challenge at hearts center's like the one at CHRISTUS Children's. With advanced diagnostics, treatments, and expert care, many babies with heart defects grow up to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Learn how early detection, including ultrasounds and fetal echocardiograms, is critical in managing heart defects. And while some babies may need surgery, many will not. Click here to learn more about how we support families at https://lnkd.in/g4BEq5NA.