St. Joseph Hospital

Helen Caloggero Women's and Family Center

Excellent health care for women, babies and the entire family — both medically and emotionally — during a pivotal time in their lives. Opened in March 2024, the Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center unites medical offices and outpatient perinatal services under one roof, allowing Providence St. Joseph Hospital to better serve the community. The center’s opening represents the power of the partnership between Providence St. Joseph Hospital and its generous donor community. A major gift from Marsha Moeller in honor of her late mother, Helen Caloggero, provided significant support. The new facility is a lasting tribute to Helen’s legacy and her giving spirit. “Marsha Moeller has made philanthropy the focus of her life, and we are deeply grateful for her generosity,” says Amy Daugherty, chief philanthropy officer. “As we look to the future, we recognize that because of our community’s commitment and belief in our mission, we can celebrate this milestone!” The new center is located on the Providence St. Joseph Hospital campus at 363 S. Main Street in Orange and provides a new hub to access a wide array of services, including Providence Medical Foundation obstetrics and gynecology, a maternity wellness center to guide women through their pregnancy, maternal mental health services, pelvic health and rehab. The space also features La Amistad, a federally qualified health clinic, with OB-GYN and pediatric services for underserved members of the community. The Center will include a natural birth center, where women can receive the support and individualized care that midwives provide in a home-like setting, and have the freedom to define their childbearing experience. The birth center provides new options for women and their partners to have a natural labor and birth, supported by labor doulas and midwives within the safety of the hospital campus. Prenatal care and follow-up appointments can be completed at the adjacent Midwife Clinic, another convenient service for new families looking for a one-stop experience. A portion of the new facility will be for the Center for Pelvic Health at Providence St. Joseph Hospital, which brings the latest medical and technological advances in women’s health to the community. Also included is an expanded area dedicated to serving women who struggle with pelvic floor disorders. The team includes fellowship‐trained urogynecologists, colorectal surgeons, female urologists and pelvic floor physical therapists, working together to help improve the quality of life for patients. Later this year, a 9,000 square foot, state-of-the-art imaging center will open. The center will consolidate imaging and breast health under one roof, making it one of the largest women’s imaging facilities in Orange County. Scheduled to open in early 2025 is the Providence St. Joseph Hospital Urgent Care. “After three years in development, we’re excited for our patients to access our wide range of services and the latest innovative technologies in a beautiful, new and convenient location,” said Michelle Genova, RN, chief nursing officer at Providence St. Joseph Hospital. “We wanted to create an environment that provides women and families with easier access to well-coordinated care. The integration of advanced technologies and collaboration of care teams in this space ensure that women and families will receive excellent care at all stages of their lives,” says Brian Helleland, chief executive of Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, and chief executive for the Orange County/High Desert service area of Providence St. Joseph Hospital.

Cancer Navigators

Newly diagnosed cancer patients often cope with a bewildering barrage of information as well as a seemingly unending schedule of appointments. While many cancer patients remain at home during treatment, the stress placed on patients and families can be overwhelming at times. Cancer navigators are here to help, guiding patients and families through every phase of the cancer journey.   Cancer Navigators partner and advocate for their patients: Coordinating diagnostic testing and treatment - Connecting patients and families with support services - Providing reliable information and answering questions - Identifying activities that will improve quality of life - Teaching patients and families how to e their own cancer care guides - Offering emotional support Cancer Navigators are an integral part of quality cancer care.

Nursing Excellence

In today's rapidly changing healthcare environment, the role of the nurse has never been more important or more challenging. Changes in healthcare reimbursement have resulted in shorter hospital stays, and in most instances, only the sickest patients are hospitalized. This means today's nurse must be an expert at providing the right care at the right time in the right setting. Fortunately, through a culture of support, care, compassion, competence and collaboration, St. Joseph Hospital nurses have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, pursue their passions and deliver the absolute highest quality patient and family-centered care.  That's why St. Joseph Hospital is a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence, the highest honor professional nursing can receive. The hospital's 1,000 professional nurses flourish in an environment of continuous learning and professional development. Many nurses have returned to school to earn BSNs and advanced degrees, or to receive highly specialized training like the Medical Emergency Team nurses. The hospital's clinical ladder program supports this specialized training and encourages clinical advancement by building upon an expertise or a passion a nurse may have.  Nurses also participate in clinical research, publish innovative nursing articles, and present their work at major conferences throughout the world. St. Joseph Hospital nurses are unwavering in their pursuit of clinical excellence and professional development.

Emergency Care

Patients who come to the Emergency Care Center - over 82,000 last year alone - expect first rate care when they're faced with the unexpected. Across-the-board redesign of the Emergency Care Center will ensure quality and convenience, speed and efficiency during any medical emergency. Patient needs will be seamlessly meshed with appropriate medical resources to provide the right care, in just the right amount, for the right needs, at the right time. 

Progressive Care Unit

Now more than ever, our next BIG project is building out 20 more beds that offer a superior level of care for patients who no longer need the Intensive Care Unit, but still require a certain type of "room" and what care comes with that unit. During COVID-19 we have learned that the type of rooms we have available are just not enough. The cost to convert a room is astronomical. With our aging population, our communities needs for the highest level of care are increasing. We will embark on building the best unit for our Dear Neighbor with your support.