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South Texas Charity Weekend Provides Spohn Kleberg with Exceptional Support

The South Texas Charity Weekend (STCW) event returned to Kingsville on January 24 and 25, 2020 where hundreds of participants enjoyed shooting opportunities including a released bird hunt and shooting clinic, plus a market, dinner, a live and silent auction, and a brunch.

Each year, the South Texas Charity Weekend Chairs and Committee recognize an outstanding […]

By |February 21st, 2020|Latest News|Comments Off on South Texas Charity Weekend Provides Spohn Kleberg with Exceptional Support

Beeville Ladies Night Out Proceeds to Benefit CHRISTUS Spohn Beeville Endoscopy Suite

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville welcomed new general surgeon, Dr. James W. Schlotter, to the team late last fall. Dr. Schlotter is a committed and passionate surgeon who brings years of surgical experience utilizing ultrasound and scanners to Beeville and who shares CHRISTUS Spohn’s commitment to excellent compassionate care. Thanks to the arrival of Dr. Schlotter […]

By |February 21st, 2020|Latest News|Comments Off on Beeville Ladies Night Out Proceeds to Benefit CHRISTUS Spohn Beeville Endoscopy Suite

CHRISTUS Spohn Foundation Honors Major Donors at Annual Donor Recognition Event

The CHRISTUS Spohn Health System Foundation’s Annual Donor Recognition reception, held on Tuesday, February 4th at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club, brought together major donors, friends and CHRISTUS Spohn Associates who have given and raised funds toward Our PATH Forward Capital Campaign as well as funds used to purchase new state-of-the-art equipment for various departments […]

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Preserving History – Creating a Legacy

Karen Urban’s involvement with CHRISTUS Spohn began in 2003, soon after she and her late husband, Michael O’Connor, had spent time at the Mayo Clinic as he battled multiple myeloma. She has been involved ever since as a donor and as an organizer.

In her time with Spohn, Karen has organized fundraising efforts and helped recruit […]

By |August 22nd, 2019|Latest News|Comments Off on Preserving History – Creating a Legacy

Lyceum Speaker Series Welcomes Former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson

Former U.S. Senator, Alan Simpson, was this year’s CHRISTUS Spohn Lyceum guest speaker at the American Bank Center in April. Senator Simpson delighted the audience with humorous tales and shared some of his unique insight on health care. He provided the audience with anecdotes, humor and cutting-edge commentary on politics, the media, Social Security, Medicare […]

By |June 7th, 2019|Latest News|Comments Off on Lyceum Speaker Series Welcomes Former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson

CHRISTUS Spohn Celebrates Grand Opening of New North Tower

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline celebrated the final phase of the $335 million Master Facility Plan with a grand opening at the new North Tower on March 28. The Grand Opening celebration featured a special dedication and mass, a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony, and tours.

“We are excited to provide South Texans with the […]

By |June 7th, 2019|Latest News|Comments Off on CHRISTUS Spohn Celebrates Grand Opening of New North Tower

Golden Sledgehammer Ceremony Marks Start of Mother & Baby Unit Demolition

In December, board members, physicians, Mother & Baby Committee members and CHRISTUS Spohn Associates, along with friends of our healing ministry, came together to take part in a ceremonial demolition at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – South for the Demo Day Celebration of the Mother and Baby Floor Renovations. Everyone grabbed their safety gear […]

By |January 23rd, 2019|Latest News|Comments Off on Golden Sledgehammer Ceremony Marks Start of Mother & Baby Unit Demolition

Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Family Health Center Chapel Named After Devout Catholic

On December 21, 2018, The Morris L. Lichtenstein, Jr. Medical Research Foundation Trustees gathered at the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Family Health Center for the plaque installation honoring their Foundation’s generous gift to the chapel now named the Lichtenstein Chapel.

The Lichtenstein Chapel is named after Morris L. Lichtenstein, Jr., a man who was committed […]

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Special Ornaments for CHRISTUS Spohn Patients on Christmas Day

Spending the holidays in a hospital is not easy, but it helps when Associates spread good cheer with a special ornament. Each year on Christmas Day, patients who stay at any CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital, receive a decorated ornament on their breakfast tray.

During the second week of December, CHRISTUS Spohn Volunteers set up a table outside […]

By |January 23rd, 2019|Latest News|Comments Off on Special Ornaments for CHRISTUS Spohn Patients on Christmas Day

Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation Presents Check for Health Center

Dr. Hector P. Garcia’s spirit lives on every day at the clinic named after him. On the day that commemorated Dr. Garcia’s 105th birthday, CHRISTUS Spohn received a $50,000 gift from the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation designated to the Master Facility Plan for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Family Health Center.

Early in […]

By |January 23rd, 2019|Latest News|Comments Off on Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation Presents Check for Health Center