Health News and Upcoming Events

Heart Aware 
St. Joseph Medical Center is pleased to offer HeartAware-an innovative heart disease detection program that is saving lives across the country. Our goal, in conjunction with the National Heart Organization, is to save the lives of people with cardiac disease who don’t know it. learn more + 
Read The Baltimore Sun's article about HeartAware learn more + 

NCCCPSt. Joseph Medical Center is proud to participate in a three-year pilot program to extend the reach of National Cancer Institute (NCI) research and state-of-the-art treatment into community hospitals across the country. St. Joseph is the only Maryland hospital to be chosen for this pilot program, known as the NCI Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP). learn more + 

Introducing the new Cancer Institute at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Click to view TV spot introducing
the new Cancer Institute at St. Joseph
Medical Center.

June 15, 2008
The 2nd Annual Cancer Survivor Celebration Held at Camden Yards
Several hundred cancer survivors and their families, plus their caregivers-physicians and staff from The Cancer Institute at St. Joseph-will celebrated survival while they enjoyed the ballgame from the comfort of ten party suites, donated by the Baltimore Orioles. read more + 
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Committed to Providing the Best for the Future
St. Joseph's redesigned Heart Institute and main entrance expansion is on schedule to open in December 2008. The state-of-the-art facility will enhance patients’ and visitors’ experiences at the medical center. It will feature a beautiful new lobby and atrium, with easy access to outpatient services. All Heart Institute services will be located in a one-stop, comprehensive setting at the front of the hospital, providing the most advanced heart care for the community
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Awards and Accolades
 
TJC Accreditation St. Joseph Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is in full compliance with all applicable standards. 
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St. Joseph Medical Center Recognized As Community Value Five-Star Hospital
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The Stroke Center at St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized with two professional commendations this spring that reflect the high quality of care provided by the program read more + 

St. Joseph Sponsored Walks & Runs

Run to RememberRun to Remember, a 5K run and 1 mile walk, will be held Thursday, September 11, 2008 starting at Baltimore Police Headquarters, 601 E. Fayette Street at 7 a.m. Sponsored by St. Joseph Medical Center and Charm City Run. Benefiting Baltimore City Police Foundation and Baltimore City Fire Foundation. sign up+ 

Great Prostate Cancer ChallengeSt. Joseph is pleased to host and sponsor The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Based on the overwhelming success of 2007’s inaugural event, this 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk is back—and better than ever! Proceeds will benefit the American Urological Association Foundation. Last year more than 1,200 participants took to the campus of St. Joseph Medical Center to raise upwards of $125,000. sign up + 

PurpleStridePurpleStride Maryland 2008-Join the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at Jones Junction's Hyundai Showroom in Bel Air on Sunday, October 12 for PurpleStride Maryland. This event features a 5K run, 2-mile walk and lots of activities for the family, including face painting and gymnastics. You can also win great prizes in our silent auction and raffle. sign up + 

AHASt. Joseph Medical Center is proud to support the American Heart Association’s Start! Campaign, which also includes the Baltimore Heart Walk on October 25. Step out in the fight against heart disease and stroke by committing yourself to participate in this year’s Heart Walk. sign up +