Free Little Library at St. Joseph Hospital “We read to grow our mind and feed our spirit.” These two things—mind and spirit—are essential pieces to the holistic well-being we advocate so strongly for. Many people use reading as a way of tending to the mind and soul. By turning pages, we learn interesting facts, go […]
Mass Returns to St. Joseph Chapel Sunday, July 11 marked an important day for St. Joseph Chapel. For the first time in more than a year, we welcomed staff and community members back into the chapel for in-person Mass. Though it looked a little different, with several COVID precautions in place and limited seating, it […]
As a community we have continued to make great strides related to COVID infection rates. As such, we are continuing on our path to match current practices with the current community COVID status. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Per the CDC’s most recent guidelines, mask requirements remain in place for all healthcare locations. COVID 19 and visitor guidelines […]
What is food impaction? A food impaction is when a bolus, or rounded mass of chewed food, gets lodged in the esophagus and cannot be swallowed or regurgitated. Most food bolus impactions resolve without intervention. When symptoms persist, patients will often seek medical attention. Symptoms: Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphasia Chest discomfort Inability to […]
After careful consideration, we are pleased to share that our visitor policy is expanding! We are now allowing two visitors per 24 hour period. One visitor is allowed at a time. This change enables us to balance precautionary measures with the healing benefits loved ones provide. Important Reminder: Per the CDC’s most recently guidelines, […]
We don’t appreciate our brains enough—at least I never did. That is, until I watched my grandmother’s memory slip away during a long battle with Alzheimer’s. The Grammie I knew and loved for 17 years slowly lost her personality, her brain function, and her knack for always having the right answer. She struggled to recognize my […]
