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“I Chose a Double Mastectomy, Even Though I Didn’t Have Cancer”

More than 20 years ago, Karen Weiss joyfully welcomed the first of her three daughters at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. While the celebration of new life is always a special…

Heroes Ball Funds Purchase Portable MRI Machine

Thanks to all your incredible, record-breaking support during last month’s Heroes Ball, which benefited the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, we have already been able…

Sister Cathy’s Story: Footwear and Faith

“I am consistently amazed at the dedication of the staff and the women and men who lead the Foundation. Nothing is too much. The impact they’ve made on the health of our community is immeasurable.”

Don Cushing’s Story: I Never Felt Alone

“What impressed me the most was how everyone treated me like an individual. It all felt very personal. And they always made sure I understood everything that was being done and everything that was happening.”

Tad Phelps’ Story: A Tradition of Giving Back is Helping St. Joe’s Move Forward

Growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tad Phelps’ parents instilled in him the importance of giving back. Even though they didn’t have a lot of money they always gave what…

David Osterweil’s Story: Marathon Runner Gets Unexpected Lesson in Perseverance

David Osterweil’s story is like so many others.  A bright, energetic young man leaves home for college, works hard, pursues a career, meets someone he wants to share his life…

A New Hometown and a New Lease on Life

Cheryl Bailey was busy planning her upcoming move from Illinois to Tampa and counting down the days to sunshine and beaches after spending years of frigid winters. Even though her…

Building Foundations of Support: St. Joseph’s Hospitals, A Special Place Inside and Out

It’s been more than a decade since Max Miller first interned with a local general contractor and worked on the new patient tower at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. Since then,…