About St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s is a 607-bed, not-for-profit hospital the largest hospital in Arizona that provides a wide range of health, social and support services, with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the phoenix area. The hospital is part of Dignity Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with 41 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada.
St. Joseph’s has achieved worldwide recognition for its contributions to patient care, medical education and research. The hospital is home to the internationally known Barrow Neurological Institute, The Heart and Lung Institute, and a 48-bed Level I Trauma Center. As well, St. Joseph’s is a major teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona College of Medicine and has a collaborative research relationship with TGen in Phoenix. All teaching faculty at St. Joseph’s hold academic appointments at the University of Arizona. The hospital provides medical care to all ages and offers specialized programs in family medicine, oncology, cardio thoracic, women’s services pediatrics, neurosciences, rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.
About the Family Medicine Center
St. Joseph’s Family Medicine Center has been providing a patient-centered medical home to community members for more than 35 years. The Family Medicine Center has full access to all facilities and resources on the hospital campus. When patients need a specialist to participate in their healthcare, the family physician acts as an advocate to ensure patients receive the care needed. The Family Medicine Center provides a number of services including:
- Comprehensive treatment of infants, children, adults, and seniors
- Well-child care, including regular checkups and immunizations
- Well-woman care, gynecological exams, pregnancy tests, and obstetrical care
- Variety of physical exams including - routine, employee, sport, school, etc.
- Treatment of job-related and sports injuries
- Preventive care including information on diet, exercise, and tips for staying healthy
- Skin care, including rashes, acne, and skin cancer
- Medical procedures
- Behavioral health and counseling
- In office lab services
Some of the program’s unique offerings include:
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