Welcome to Health in Motion Program
for Orthopedic Excellence!

Thank you for visiting our website. We at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center are proud to serve you.

What makes St. Joseph's different? Our mission of being passionate healers dedicated to honoring the Sacred in our sisters and brothers is not limited to spiritual care. We are also leaders in clinical and surgical care, performing more elective orthopedic operations than any hospital in the region. From 2004 to 2008, 37% of hip and knee replacements were performed at St. Joseph's. In 2008, St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center performed 2971 orthopedic procedures overall.

St. Joseph's is proud to have exceptionally talented surgeons producing great outcomes. Our anesthesiologists will provide you with optimal pain management and our award winning nurses will give you the care you expect - pre, intra, and post surgery. In fact, the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program for Excellence in Nursing Services has once again designated St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center as a Magnet hospital.

St. Joseph's is also known for using the best and newest technology available. Our operating rooms are fitted with special ultraviolet lights, which aggressively kill infection-causing germs. Additionally, our surgical staff utilize surgical helmet systems (SHS), which reduce the patient's risk of acquiring a deep wound infection. The SHS apparatus consists of a hooded helmet and face shield equipped with a battery operated breathing device. The hood and face shield prevent anything from falling into the incision and the breathing device acts to filter the air. Combined with ultra-violet light technology, the chances of acquiring an infection are reduced even more.

Health Grades has awarded St. Joseph's 5 stars for total joint procedures & total knee replacement. St. Joseph's has also been accredited by DNV Healthcare Inc. The weight of these awards is a testament to the fact that St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center will always deliver A Higher Level of Care.

The information contained within this website should not be used for the diagnosis and/or treatment of any medical condition. Please consult your physician for proper healthcare evaluation and advice.

Questions?

Call St. Joseph's Resource Line at (315) 703-2138 or toll free at 1-888-STJOES1 (1-888-785-6371).