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Meet Our New Chief Nursing Officer

A passionate leader for our ministry’s nursing staff

Congratulations to Michelle Genova, MSN, RNC-OB, Providence St. Joseph Hospital’s new chief nursing officer.

Since joining in 1997 as a nurse in the labor and delivery department, she has continued to excel in several leadership roles — most recently as the executive director of nursing for women’s and children’s services for the past six years.

Michelle has continuously demonstrated her commitment to advancing several initiatives through her compassionate leadership. She has been essential in expanding new services and enhancing quality and safety procedures to improve the patient experience. She helped Providence St. Joseph earn Magnet® designation, the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for its fourth time.

In 2020, Michelle was presented the Living Our Values Award for exemplifying the mission of Providence St. Joseph in her work.

Throughout her years of leadership, Michelle has incorporated philanthropy into her various roles by supporting numerous initiatives herself. She has been a key leader in the design and fundraising efforts for our new Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center that broke ground earlier this year.

“We appreciate the dedication of our donors,” shares Michelle. “Without their help, the mission and vision would not be made real. Our goal is to continue with purpose in helping families be healthy and strong.”

Please join us in celebrating Michelle’s new role within the Providence St. Joseph family!

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Since 2012, Don and Ronna have generously supported various initiatives, with a particular focus on the Heart and Vascular Center.

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Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Spirit of St. Joseph Award.

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When Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer, Nurse Navigator Angela Acevedo became her advocate, guide and support -- from the initial meeting with the oncologist to the final chemotherapist treatment. I will never forget all the ways Angela helped me through a very difficult time in my life,” reflects Jane.

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Minutes that make a difference

Michael Lora woke up not knowing he would be fighting for his life later that day. Within hours he was being transported to St. Joseph Hospital Emergency Care Center. He was immediately met by a team of nurses and doctors, including Dr. Peter Smethurst who recommended antibiotics which ended up saving his life.

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The heart of the matter

“I was a ticking time bomb. A heart attack waiting to happen.” Carrol was informed she needed immediate bypass surgery, but a rare genetic disorder would make it unsafe to perform. That’s when St. Joseph Hospital came through with a new, minimally invasive technique.

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Retired Physicians Drs. Navin and Ranjan Amin

Giving from the heart and home

Now retired, Drs. Amin decided they were at the right time in their lives to downsize, but more importantly, to give back to the community they cherished in a significant way. Their extraordinary generosity will help fund Nursing Excellence and Behavioral Health.

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A life devoted to caring

Shirley Moretti, a donor and friend, said it best. “When we focus on others, we learn about ourselves.” Giving back to others was one of her greatest joys in life — it filled her heart and inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps.

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One of the best ever

More than 300 golfers enjoyed a day that included two 18-hole courses of golf and raised more than $405,000 in support of the St. Joseph Hospital’s Cardiovascular Program.

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A record-breaking event

Supported by Marsha Moeller and presented by Centaurus Financial, Inc. and The Gooding-Barry and Immell Families, Celebration 2019 raised a record-breaking $676,000 for the Nursing Center of Excellence while celebrating 90 years of healing at St. Joseph Hospital.

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The best inspires confidence

When he needed a scan to check for cancer, Terrance was nervous to say the least. “The tech prepping me for my PET/CT scan told me that my diagnostic test would be done with the new equipment just received. He said that it was the 'best of the best' and made possible by generous donor support” said Terrance.

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