Brightening Children's Futures at Nine Houston-Area Schools
These days, many schools have no healthcare support. Often, because a child’s family has no insurance, he or she receives healthcare only when an injury or illness occurs. CHRISTUS Foundation is improving this picture by supporting school-based clinics in ten Houston-area schools and three Dickinson ISD schools.
Care in Houston Schools and Beyond
CHRISTUS school based clinic services are available in Houston and three underserved communities south of the city – Dickinson, Bacliff and Bay Shores. Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston schools include Holy Ghost, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Resurrection School, St. Christopher, St. Pius V and St. Francis of Assisi. Yellowstone Academy in 3rd Ward is also served. Dickinson ISD schools include Bay Colony Elementary, Hughes Road Elementary, K.E. Little Elementary, San Leon Elementary and Dickinson High School.
Bringing Health to Life
Teamwork at Its Best
A CHRISTUS school based clinic professional shares an account of a hectic but positive visit to the Dickinson Gator Aide HOPE Clinic.
Aid for an Infection
Seeking relief for her leg infection, a student's mother relies on one of our school based clinics.
Preserving New Life
A CHRISTUS school based clinic nurse shares a tale of treatment for a young mother-to-be in need.
Thanks for Supporting the Nun Run®
The Nun Run is a fifty-mile, Blue Knight police-escorted motorcycle ride from Houston to Galveston. The 2011 Nun Run benefits the children and families of CHRISTUS school based clinics. Your donations have helped help provide flu vaccines, health education and screenings, as well as assisted with the provision of back-to-school supplies. Event news and video.
Each Clinic Provides Vital Services
- Direct healthcare to students and families
- Leadership for the provision of health-related services
- Screening and referral for health conditions
- Leadership in promoting health and a healthy school environment
- Leadership in developing health policies and programs
- Liaisons among school personnel, family, community and other healthcare providers
