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The CHRISTUS Good Shepherd COVID-19 Vaccine Hub is expanding access and now offering vaccine appointments at multiple CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic locations across the region. The vaccine will remain free of charge, and the scheduling process will remain the same – simply visit vaccinate.christushealth.org to make an appointment.

Oncology patients in need of complex, lifesaving surgery will have access to a truly world-class surgeon as Scott Kohlert, M.D., FRCSC joins the team at the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Tyler.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana Foundation is excited to officially announce the Dragon Boat Race will once again take over the city Lakefront this Fall. The 2020 Dragon Boat Race was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Dragons will now invade Lake Charles on Saturday, October 30th.

The future of new and in-person office space in North Texas holds incredible promise as construction of CHRISTUS Health’s innovative international headquarters in the Las Colinas area of Irving is officially underway with a groundbreaking ceremony set for 10:30 a.m. on June 3, 2021.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – South is proud to announce that LaNell Scott has accepted the position of President. Scott took on the permanent role after serving as interim President at the hospital since December of 2020.

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System announces that Christina Cortez Perry, MSN, APRN, FNP – C, CCCC joins the ministry as Vice President for Cardiovascular Services. Perry takes on this role as a lifelong Corpus Christi resident who is dedicated to providing quality health care to this community, especially those who experience cardiac complications.

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System is pleased to announce that Becky Rios has been named as Chief Financial Officer. Rios takes over the permanent position after serving as interim CFO since December of 2019.

The American College of Cardiology has recognized CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. CHRISTUS Spohn – Shoreline was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.

Key members of the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) recently toured the newly accredited Resuscitation Center at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital- New Braunfels. This past fall, The American College of Cardiology (ACC) awarded the hospital with accreditation as a Resuscitation Center based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.

Expectant mothers across Northeast Texas can rest easy knowing they will receive high-quality, faith-based care at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview which has been accredited as Longview’s first Level III (Subspecialty Care) Maternal Facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This 3-year designation acts as official recognition of the facility's commitment to meeting the requirements of national and state standards for Level III Maternal Care.