CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare

03/19/2026

For CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic, treating patients with chronic conditions is a major focus of care. Robert*, a 41-year-old patient, came to the clinic feeling very ill. “His blood sugar was so high, I considered sending him to the ER,” said nurse practitioner Elizabeth Ryan. “He had no insurance and was very financially limited.” Click the link to read about how Ryan kept Robert out of the ER.

For CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic, treating patients with chronic conditions is a major focus of care. Robert*, a 41-year-old patient, came to the clinic feeling very ill. “His blood…

03/10/2026

Because of the Valero Benefit for Children, we’re able to provide daily medical and mental health care through nine CHRISTUS School Clinics. When communities come together like this, we’re truly better together. Thank you.

03/03/2026

The resources provided through Ofelia Gutierrez, CHRISTUS St. Mary’s Clinic patient navigator, are often lifesaving. For the last three years, Gutierrez has guided patients and given them hope when none could be found. See how Gutierrez accessed cancer care for one patient. Visit christusfoundation.org/news

02/25/2026

Join us for the 22nd Annual CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the River Oaks Country Club. This year’s luncheon promises to be a momentous occasion as we welcome our distinguished guest speakers Sister Hannah O’Donoghue, Sister Celeste Trahan and Sister Rosanne Popp, M.D. from The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word - Houston. https://christusfoundation.org/2026-spring-luncheon/

02/20/2026

Annually our CHRISTUS School Clinics provide the First Aid tent for the Steps For Students event, and this year was no different. Happy to be a part of this fundraiser for Catholic schools. Our School Clinics are found in nine of them, many of which are in Houston's East End.

01/29/2026

For ESL instructor Norma Vargas, her journey to teaching began as an ESL student. In 1999, Vargas began taking ESL classes with CHRISTUS Learning Center Manager Olga Rojas, who was then teaching at the Houston READ Commission. Following completion of her ESL classes, Vargas secured her GED. Read on to continue her story.

For ESL instructor Norma Vargas, her journey to teaching began as an ESL student. In 1999, Vargas began taking ESL classes with CHRISTUS Learning Center Manager Olga Rojas, who was…

01/27/2026

Last Thursday, Armando Trevino was honored for his 25 years of volunteer service at CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread. During the gathering, CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare president Richard Torres presented Trevino with an honorary plaque that now proudly hangs next to the kitchen stove Trevino spent so many years preparing food at for Galveston's homeless.

01/23/2026

Due to the inclement weather expected in the Houston area this weekend, CHRISTUS St. Mary's Clinic will be closed on Saturday, January 24 and will re-open on Monday, January 26 at 10 a.m. CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic will also have a late opening at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 26.

01/13/2026

For those suffering from chronic conditions such as diabetes, there is no quick fix in controlling these diseases. It is often a multi-pronged approach including medication, exercise and nutrition. At CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic, nutritionist educator Denise Reyna guides patients on restoring their health. Read on to learn more about the care provided at christusfoundation.org.

01/13/2026

For those suffering from chronic conditions such as diabetes, there is no quick fix in controlling these diseases. It is often a multi-pronged approach including medication, exercise and nutrition. At CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic, nutritionist educator Denise Reyna guides patients on restoring their health. Read on to learn more about the care provided.

For those suffering from chronic conditions such as diabetes, there is no quick fix in controlling these diseases. It is often a multi-pronged approach including medication, exercise and nutrition. At…

12/30/2025

As the end of the year approaches, we need you now more than ever. Your support ensures our doors stay open to those who need care most - regardless of their ability to pay. Through your giving, you are living out the call to love your neighbor. Donate today: https://bit.ly/4oZ9g6N

12/10/2025

Your generosity changes lives. Because of you, patients across Greater Houston and Galveston receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve. You’ve stepped up time and again—and your impact is real. As our community continues to face complex healthcare challenges, your support is more critical than ever. Will you rise with us again to meet the needs ahead? Donate today: christusfoundation.org

As we look back on the past year, one truth stands out: lives were changed – because of you. Thanks to support from donors like you, neighbors facing chronic illnesses…