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Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month
Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At Saint Joseph Medical Center, we believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting...
Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months
Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for...
Gizmo the Therapy Dog: A Tail-Wagging Miracle of Healing
At Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, healing often begins with compassion, connection, and care that extends far beyond medicine. It can be found in the comforting touch of a nurse, the reassuring words of a physician—and sometimes, in the soft nuzzle of a therapy dog named Gizmo…
Healthgrades Names Saint Joseph Medical Center a 2026 Leader in Specialty Care
[JOLIET, IL] – October 29, 2025 – Saint Joseph Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare family, announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, one of the most trusted...
Saint Joseph Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Care
American College of Emergency Physicians Awards Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation JOLIET, IL (Sept. 17, 2025) – Saint Joseph Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare has been recognized by the American College of Emergency...
Saint Joseph Hospital Introduces Innovative ER Scheduling Tool
(JOLIET, IL) September 9, 2025 – Saint Joseph Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced that its valued patients can now conveniently select an approximate arrival time for non-life-threatening emergency-room visits at the Hospital. Saint...
Prime Healthcare Illinois Hospitals Earn Prestigious American Heart Association Awards
Five hospitals honored by the American Heart Association with six Get With The Guidelines® awards for life-saving, evidence-based treatment CHICAGO, Ill. (September 4, 2025) – Five Prime Healthcare Illinois hospitals have earned six American...
Four Prime Healthcare Illinois Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as High Performing
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 27, 2025) – Four Prime Healthcare hospitals in Illinois were named High Performing in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals ratings - the highest distinction awarded by U.S. News for specific procedures and...
Saint Joseph Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Stroke Care
Saint Joseph Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Stroke Care The American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® – Gold Plus award highlights excellence in stroke care JOLIET, IL (August 19, 2025) – Saint...
Saint Joseph Medical Center Launches Advanced Cardiology Tech
Saint Joseph Medical Center Launches Advanced Cardiology Tech PFA offers safest technology for treating atrial fibrillation, other rhythm disorders JOLIET, Ill. (August 13, 2025) – Saint Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare,...
Our Stories: Gratitude, Healing, and the Power of Compassionate Care
Recently, we received a heartfelt letter from a patient, James Allison, a patient at Saint Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, in Joliet. His journey began in February 2024, when a minor foot surgery led to severe nerve injury in...
Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet Recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” List
Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet Recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” List.(JOLIET, IL) July 31, 2025 – Saint Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s...