CHRISTUS Spohn News

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System is excited to announce that Richard Morin, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR is the new President of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice and CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg.

(Beeville, TX) – CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville has added an exciting new addition to its facility: a brand new, state-of-the-art MRI system. The Philips Ingenia 1.5T MRI System delivers faster, clearer and more precise images, allowing physicians to form more precise diagnoses while providing a more comforting experience for patients. 

(Corpus Christi, TX) – CHRISTUS Spohn Health System is celebrating 115 years of answering the call to care for our community. Through pandemics and disease, CHRISTUS Spohn remains a pillar of strength in the fight to protect and heal the people of South Texas.

With a Tropical Storm approaching the Coastal Bend, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System is taking all necessary precautions, in advance of the storm, to protect our patients and secure our facilities.  

The health and safety of our physicians, Associates and patients is our highest priority. We have established plans to ensure that each of our hospitals is adequately staffed. Our facilities are all equipped to continue operations through the use of back-up generators in the event that the tropical storm causes a lapse in electrical power. We have also worked to shore up any areas within our facilities that have experienced flooding during past significant weather events.

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System and Oceans Healthcare announced an importation affiliation, which will give behavioral health patients access to enhanced mental health services in a hospital setting.

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System is preparing to resume elective procedures and surgeries on April 22, consistent with the provisions of Governor Greg Abbott’s original order on April 17.

 CHRISTUS Health announced today it is now offering a new screening tool to some patients, as well as doctors, nurses and other CHRISTUS Associates on the frontlines to learn who has been infected with COVID-19—AND—who  might now carry protective antibodies.

We continue to work in solidarity with our partners in the health care community, city and county leaders, and local health authorities to ensure our community is well prepared. Together, we stand united in our commitment to keep the people of Bee County safe.

We understand that the potential impact of COVID-19 and its presence in Kingsville and surrounding areas is a constantly evolving situation. The expanding and changing nature of the situation could lend itself to speculation and rumors of the Coronavirus spreading throughout our community. However, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System stresses the need to avoid sharing unfounded speculation and rumors, even in a joking manner, across social media platforms.

(Corpus Christi, Texas) – CHRISTUS Physician Group is pleased to announce the opening of its newest clinic on Padre Island. CHRISTUS Family Medicine – Padre Island is now open and accepting new patients. A new face will also be on hand to welcome patients: Elsie DeLeon, RN, MSN, FNP-C will serve as the clinic’s new certified Family Nurse Practitioner.