Dignity Health | hello Healthy | Spring 2019

HelloHealthy | Spring 2019 5 Clinical education In 1902, St. Joseph’s Training School for Nurses opened as the area’s first nursing school. The school closed in 1938, but St. Joseph’s continues to train nurses in partnership with local colleges. In addition, St. Joseph’s partners with other schools to provide training for pharmacists and other clinicians. In 2018, St. Joseph’s began a graduate medical education program and welcomed its first group of physician residents. (Read story on page 6.) Medical staff Since community doctors first convinced Fr. O’Connor of the need for a hospital, local physicians and hospital leadership have worked together closely to bring innovation and clinical excellence to the area. The first medical staff was formed in 1915 with fewer than 40 physicians. The medical staff today includes more than 700 physicians. Community support and volunteers From the first fundraising efforts to help build the hospital to today’s campaign to purchase the latest cancer treatment technology, the generosity of donors is critical in helping St. Joseph’s care for the needs of our community. St. Joseph’s Auxiliary was founded in 1957, and volunteers prepared dressings, sharpened hypodermic needles, and sewed “Pinkie Puppets,” in addition to raising funds to support the hospital. Today, almost 400 volunteers generously give their time and perform many different services to help deliver humankindness at St. Joseph’s. Advanced technology From the area’s most modern x-ray equipment in the 1920s to the first open-heart surgery in 1974 to today’s cardiac hybrid suite and robotic surgical technology, St. Joseph’s is known for its legacy of medical “firsts” in the community. St. Joseph’s participates in clinical research trials in oncology and cardiology, helping to develop the medical care of the future. Leadership Looking toward the future, St. Joseph’s leadership is committed to continue building on the legacy of the past, as well as developing programs and services to deliver exceptional care with dignity and humankindness at the medical center and in the community – for generations to come. Donald Wiley, President and CEO (center) and the executive leadership team