Dedicated to the Health of Children
Located in the heart of Phoenix, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 743-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and undeserved. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, it was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. St. Joseph's is recognized for its quality patient care, medical education and research. The hospital includes the internationally known Barrow Neurological Institute®, St. Joseph's Children's Health Center (CHC), Heart & Lung Institute, Scott and Laura Eller Congenital Heart Center, and a Level I Trauma Center in Arizona verified by the American College of Surgeons.
The CHC is committed to preventing, diagnosing and treating the most complex childhood diseases, injuries and conditions in a compassionate and interdisciplinary setting. We are driven to do what is right for children and their families, and are passionately committed to improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of all children.
The hospital is an industry leader in pediatric care and has made caring for the needs of children a priority for more than a century. From minor injuries to major surgeries, the CHC, which is the second-largest pediatric facility in the region, offers a full range of services, including trauma care, newborn and pediatric intensive care. The CHC also collaborates with Barrow to provide a myriad of pediatric neurological services and the Eller Congenital Heart Center for cardiac services.
The CHC is devoted to community, national and international issues related to children's health. As advocates for children and their families, we are proud of our professionalism and commitment to the highest standards of care. Our contribution to the future of children's health is supported by education, research and innovative practices.
Leadership
President: Linda Hunt
Vice President, Pediatric Services: Gifford Loda
Chief Pediatric Officer: Bruce White, DO, JD
Executive Director: Sharon Glanville, MN, RN, NEA-BC
CHC Employees
684 total
- 462 in-patient
- 75 subspecialties
- 130 CRS
- 8 PACC Clinic
- 9 faculty
Associated CHC Clinics and Locations
Adolescent Medicine - 222 W. Thomas, Ste. 304
Child Neurology - 500 W. Thomas, Ste. 930
Genetics Program - 222 W. Thomas, Ste. 304
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics/Arizona Child Study Center - 3600 N. 3rd Ave.
Pulmonology - 3600 N. 3rd Ave.
Nephrology - 222 W. Thomas, Ste. 410
Cardiothoracic Surgery - 500 W. Thomas, Ste. 500
Child Abuse Assessment - 4 locations
Children's Rehabilitative Services (CRS) - 124 W. Thomas
Nursery Intensive Care Unit (NyICU) - 350 W. Thomas
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) - 350 W. Thomas
Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (PCTICU) - 350W. Thomas
Emergency Department and Trauma Center - 350 W. Thomas
Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center (PACC) - 222 W. Thomas, Ste. 200
Pediatric Gastroenterology - 222 W. Thomas, Ste. 304
Number of pediatric beds
191 Total
- 65 NyICU
- 11 Newborn
- 65 Pediatrics
- 24 PCTICU
- 24 PICU
Number of babies born in 2008
5,860
Community Education
- Bootcamp for New Dads - This one-day class gives expectant fathers the opportunity to learn the ropes of fatherhood from veteran dads. The class covers caring for the baby, helping mom and dealing with the emotions, fears and challenges of becoming a new family.
- Childbirth Education - A complete series of programs and services designed to prepare parents for a memorable birthing experience and for the care of their baby. Topics include childbirth education, breastfeeding and birthing facility tours.
- Children Are Priceless Passengers - When properly installed and used, child safety seats greatly reduce the risk of injury for infants, toddlers and young children. Yet, 90 percent of seats are improperly installed. This bilingual class teaches participants how to properly install a child safety seat. It is geared toward expectant and experienced parents as well as other caregivers, and is a collaborative effort between St. Joseph's and the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
- Babysitting Training - This class helps young people prepare for their career as babysitters. Attendees learn how to properly care for infants and children, including safety and accident prevention, emergency decision-making, working well with parents, activity planning and CPR and First Aid. Upon completion, participants receive an American Safety and Health Institute Card and Certificate, as well as useful materials and an activity bag. This is a collaborative effort with the United Phoenix Firefighters Association.
