St. Joseph's Health

St. Joseph's Health is a comprehensive healthcare system based in northern New Jersey, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the community. Established in 1867 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the organization has grown into a leading health system.

It offers a wide array of medical services through its network of hospitals, outpatient centers, and physician practices.

Flagship Facility

The flagship facility, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, located in Paterson, NJ, is a 651-bed academic medical center delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services.

This center includes a state-designated Level II Trauma Center for critically injured patients and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, the state's first designated children's hospital. It has earned the prestigious Magnet® Award for Nursing Excellence.

Other Facilities and Services

• St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center: A 229-bed community hospital in Wayne, NJ, offering medical and surgical care, emergency department, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient infusion.
• St. Joseph's Health Totowa Health Campus: A multispecialty outpatient care facility in Totowa, NJ, providing preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.
• St. Joseph's Children's Hospital: Within the University Medical Center, serving children from birth to 21 years with advanced inpatient and outpatient care.
• St. Joseph's Health Medical Group: Over 350 primary and specialty care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across more than 65 locations in northern New Jersey.
• St. Joseph's Health Imaging: Full range of imaging services by board-certified radiologists supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• St. Joseph's Health Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to aid recovery.

Commitment and Locations

St. Joseph's Health is committed to improving the health of the diverse communities it serves, combining the personal touch of community hospitals with advanced technology of a top academic health system.

The organization primarily operates in northern New Jersey, with key facilities located in:

• Paterson, NJ, USA
• Wayne, NJ, USA
• Totowa, NJ, USA
• East Orange, NJ, USA

While there is a St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, California, it is not affiliated with this system.