Ruby's Kids conjures holiday magic for cancer center patients, families

Newsroom

Newsroom

Search News

Search
More Filters

Friday, December 8, 2023

News

Share this page

Ruby's Kids conjures holiday magic for cancer center patients, families

STHS Communication Department, CommDept@stph.org

STHS Dietitian Jessica Greer engages kids in reindeer games at recent holiday festivities for patients of St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center. (Photos by Tim San Fillippo)

Christmas came early to patients of St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.

On Wednesday, the Covington facility was ground zero for a holiday celebration featuring crafts, reindeer games and a visit from Santa, who brought with him gifts for the children of cancer center patients.

“I want the kids here to be loving to each other and their families,” said Santa Claus, whose appearance was arranged by F.O.C. (that’s “friend of Claus”) Randy Ponthieux of Heritage Bank of St. Tammany “Most of all, I want to remind them to have a great time, not just at Christmas but all year long.”

Wendesay’s festivities were made possible by support of donors to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, including Heritage Bank, Ruby’s Kids, Sunshine Coffee, Jersey Mike’s and the St. Tammany Cancer Center staff.

Scroll down for images from Wednesday’s event – and happy holidays!

Featured Videos

Video

Community Checkup with Joan Coffman for Late January 2025

In her monthly video address, St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman celebrates recent achievements – and...

Thursday, Jan 30, 2025

Video

Community Checkup with Joan Coffman for Late January 2025

In her monthly video address, St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman celebrates recent achievements – and...

Thursday, Jan 30, 2025

Video

Wanda Maxwell, St. Tammany Health System Infusion Suite...

Wanda Maxwell, a common variable immunodeficiency patient, shares her heartfelt experience at the St. Tammany Health System...

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

Video

Wanda Maxwell, St. Tammany Health System Infusion Suite...

Wanda Maxwell, a common variable immunodeficiency patient, shares her heartfelt experience at the St. Tammany Health System...

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

Video

Pelican State of mind with Zac Maras

Local mural artist Zac Maras brings his healing touch to St. Tammany Health System’s new surgery center as part of the St....

Thursday, Jan 9, 2025

Video

Pelican State of mind with Zac Maras

Local mural artist Zac Maras brings his healing touch to St. Tammany Health System’s new surgery center as part of the St....

Thursday, Jan 9, 2025

Connect