St. Joseph Hospital

St. Joseph Hospital, hospital care in Nashua since 1908

St. Joseph Hospital is a community hospital located in Nashua, New Hampshire, that presents itself as part of Covenant Health and serves the population of the southern part of the state. Its activity is organized around primary care, emergency, and medical specialty services, with an offering that combines medical technology and local care.

The institution presents itself as a healthcare resource for the Nashua community and its area of influence, with a history dating back to 1908, the year from which it states it has been providing service in the area.

Medical services and specialties

The hospital's catalog of services covers a broad set of clinical and surgical areas. Among the specialties and units listed in its offering are:

• Acute Rehab Center
• Breast Care Center
• Cancer Care
• Cardiac Services
• Diagnostic Imaging Services
• Digestive Health
• Emergency Department
• Endocrinology
• Laboratory Services
• Maternity Care
• Neurology and Neurosurgery
• OB/GYN
• Occupational Health
• Orthopedics
• Outpatient Rehabilitation
• Palliative Care
• Pediatric Care
• Pharmacy
• Podiatry
• Primary Care
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Rheumatology
• Services and Care for Older Adults
• Neurodiagnostic & Sleep Services
• Surgical Services
• Urgent Care
• Urology
• Vascular Services
• Virtual Visits
• Wound and Ostomy Care

Community- and patient-centered care

The hospital defines itself as a community care center and states that it combines advanced medical technology with a personal touch. Its stated mission is to provide connected, trusted care, and its approach includes programs focused on patient experience, safety, and quality of care.

The institution has a board of directors, a senior leadership team, and specific areas dedicated to nursing and patient care. It also has the St. Joseph School of Nursing, a nursing school affiliated with the hospital.

Structure and organization

St. Joseph Hospital is part of Covenant Health, an organization on which several healthcare institutions depend. The hospital presents itself as a member of this network and participates in joint initiatives, such as those related to care for older adults (Age-Friendly Health Care).

The hospital's page includes sections on leadership, quality and patient safety, as well as information about the board of directors and the leadership team.

Information for patients and visitors

The hospital's website offers resources for patients and visitors, such as financial services, financial assistance, community support groups, directions and parking, forms and resources, and interpreter services. It also details aspects such as visitor guidelines and your hospital stay.

The institution provides access to medical records through MyChart, appointment requests, finding a provider, and locating its urgent care centers. It also publishes information about price transparency.

Recent activity and events

Among the news and events the hospital shares are the fifth annual Ribbon Run|Walk 5K to raise funds for cancer care, recognition from the American College of Surgeons as a verified trauma center with zero deficiencies, and a fundraising campaign for the Mission Champion program. It also reports on the case of a patient who received cancer care close to home thanks to the support received.

The hospital maintains a news and events section, as well as career opportunities and ways to give.

COVID-19 prevention and response

The site includes a section dedicated to coronavirus (COVID-19) explaining what it is, how the hospital prepares following the guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the symptoms, prevention measures, and mask use. The hospital states that it is part of a multidisciplinary task force along with other Covenant Health organizations to monitor the situation and develop response strategies.

Location and contact

172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH 03060 · Phone: (603) 882-3000