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Dr. Peter Nielsen joins The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio medical leadership team as Obstetrician-in-Chief. The appointment of Dr. Nielsen aligns with the Hospital’s goal to establish a world-class children’s hospital with a strong maternal-fetal medicine program. Dr. Nielsen was selected after an extensive, national search and chosen based on...

The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio is expanding its services into Northwest San Antonio with the planned opening of a multispecialty clinic for children in the Shops at La Cantera. “This expansion is another milestone in the Hospital’s journey to become a world-class children’s hospital and further solidifies our commitment...

When Stephanie Minica accidentally spilled a bag of Goldfish crackers recently, her son James responded, “Uh oh, mess.” That was the first time three-year-old James had spoken more than one syllable without prompting. Diagnosed with autism in January, that moment came after James had spent two weeks in a 10-week-long...

The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio announced today it will become the official health care sponsor of Classics Elite Soccer Academy by providing medical expertise to coaches, players, and their families. The partnership includes advice on injury prevention and will provide members with the information they need to remain healthy...

The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio launched its patient portal, an online tool that gives parents access to their child’s health records online, through the website www.YourCHRISTUS.org. YourCHRISTUS is in addition to the outpatient portal which many parents have embraced and engaged for several years now. YourCHRISTUS is an...

Children’s Hospital of San Antonio announced today that Baylor College of Medicine has reached an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to participate in their PPO plan. Patients and families with BCBSTX PPO coverage will now have access to more than 160 physicians and specialists who...

The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Clinical Research Center officially opened today thanks to more than a half-a-million-dollar grant that funded renovations, major equipment purchases and a dedicated team of researchers at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. The Research Center is the first of its kind in the area...

Experts in pediatric emergency care will soon arrive in Westover Hills to staff a new Emergency Center dedicated to caring for children. The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio hosted a grand opening celebration today featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony and blessing of the new Center located on...

Grape and tangerine walls greeted the first children who entered the newest patient floors opening this week at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. The color scheme for the 10th features luminous orange accents, while the 11th floor is vibrant purple. Bright colors have been incorporated throughout the Hospital based...

The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio has named Dr. Julie La Barba Medical Director for its groundbreaking new program designed to drive healthy eating and tackle childhood obesity in San Antonio. The program, known as CHEF which stands for Culinary Health Education for Families, is funded by a generous grant...