Pastoral Ministries

Respect Life Office

This is NOT an emergency service.  All emergencies must be sent directly to the local emergency room.

Women who are eligible for this service MUST be part of the Gabriel Project at their parish. This service is for Indigent, undocumented or working Moms who are unable to afford Medical Insurance only CHRISTUS Health is offering this service as part of its commitment to providing health care to the most vulnerable and poor among us and in a way which upholds the Church’s commitment to the Church’s moral teachings.

CHRISTUS St. John is now offering workshops to coordinators in the Southern Vicariate who refer Moms to them. In the future we will develop these workshops for the other Hospital districts.

A number of physicians in each hospital have offered their services to our Mothers and the Hospital System is absorbing the cost.  So in effect, we are able to offer full obstetrical care to our needy Mothers at no cost to them.

This is a very valuable part of our outreach and must not be abused in any way.  If in doubt call Dr. Colbert at 713-741-8728.
 

All referrals to St. John’s Hospital must come from the Parish Gabriel Project .

St. John Hospital is providing an invaluable service to our pregnant mothers and we must ensure that all procedures are followed exactly and the services are not abused in any way.

Information and Services

The contact at CHRISTUS St. John is Sarah Deacon.  She can be reached at 281-333-8808.  All referrals go through Sarah.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.

CHRISTUS St. John will provide an information packet to the client from the physician’s office.  The packet includes information explaining the pre-registration process and information related to the Medicaid application.  A discharge pack is provided at the time of discharge from the hospital.

Pre-natal care, delivery and infant care is provided in the hospital.  Once the client leaves the hospital they will be responsible for additional pediatric care.

The following information will be needed at the time of registration.

• Picture Identification

• Medicaid verification – letter/application

• Completed pre-admission form

• Emergency contact information

Once registered you will receive a plastic identification card that will be used for any outpatient services and at the time of admission.

Center for New Life Preadmission Procedure:

It is important for mothers to register by the 7^th month of pregnancy.  Registering early will help to avoid any confusion should she require services prior to the due date.  This time will be utilized for insurance verification and to identify any additional needs the mothers may have.  In addition to hospital pre-registration mothers will be required to meet with Anesthesia Services prior to delivery so that a medical history can be taken.
 

Brenda Hendon
281-333-5503 ext. 4365 office / 713-200-9889 pager
Registration and admission process

Zeff De La Torre
281-333-5503
Medicaid

Taryn Wilbur
713-333-8829
Center for New Life

Michael Sullivan
281-336-3722 office / 713-200-5141 pager
Director for all Services

Sandy Green
281-333-5503 ext. 2102 office / 713-200-8562 pager
Business Office and Admitting Office

Childbirth Classes
281-333-2664

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Pre-Term Labor Prevention

KNOW the warning signs of pre-term labor:

• Contractions of the uterus

• Menstrual-like cramps

• Pelvic pressure

• Low, dull backache

• Abdominal cramping – may be accompanied with Diarrhea

• Fluid leaking from the vagina

REMEMBER:  Pre-term labor is usually NOT painful,

 If you have any of the signs of pre-term labor:

• Lie down on your side for an hour

• Drink 2 or 3 glassfuls of water

• if the signs do not go away or if you have fluid leaking from your vagina, call your physician immediately

When calling your physician be sure to give your name, your due date, and describe the signs you are experiencing.
 

Medical Clinics

San Jose Clinic
713-228-9411
301 Hamilton
Houston, TX 77002
Accepts undocumented patients only.  In 2005 may accept undocumented pregnant Moms.

Southwest Community Health Clinic
713-779-6400
6441 High Star
Houston, TX 77074
Will accept Pregnant Mom's up to    weeks who are undocumented

Spring Branch Community Health Center
713-462-6565
Dr. Louis Sallace MD Director
Susan Leal PSM SJV
281-497-4434
socsvc@stjohnvianney.org
9325 Kempwood Drive
Houston Tx
Will accept undocumented Pregnant Moms from  St. Jerome and St. John Vianney Parishes.

Christus Galveston Ministry
409-795-2400
4700 Broadway, Suite F103
Galveston, TX 77550

St. Mary / Four C’s Clinic
409-763-7200
4700 Broadway, Suite 100
Galveston, TX 77550

Christus New Horizons Center
409-765-1479
728 Church Street
Galveston, TX 77550

Providing Medical Care for our Mothers who are illegal, indigent or earn too much to obtain government benefits but cannot afford insurance, is the greatest difficulty we face.

Our Mom’s are offered contraception, sterilization and even abortion at non Catholic Hospitals.  Provide personal support in accompanying Mom so her rights are not violated, most particularly for our Spanish speaking Mom’s.