Calvary Hospital

06/26/2025

Calvary welcomed colleagues from Maison Médicale Jeanne Garnier of Paris this week for a two-day summit, Advancing Excellence in Palliative Practice and End-of-Life Care. The gathering at Calvary Hospital marked not only a celebration of our shared mission and heritage but also a renewed commitment to advancing palliative and end-of-life care, research, advocacy, and education.

Maison Médicale Jeanne Garnier and Calvary are bound by a remarkable legacy that began in 1842, when Jeanne Garnier founded the Dames du Calvaire to care for those facing the end of life with dignity and compassion. Inspired by her vision, Annie Blount Storrs and a community of women in New York established The American House of Calvary in 1899. The Paris hospital was founded in 1874.

Across continents and generations, we have both remained steadfast in our shared mission: to provide comfort, hope, and expert care to those most in need.

Pictured with Michael J Fosina, President of Calvary, are (from left to right) Garnier’s Anne de la Tour, Senior Physician and Chair of the Medical Executive Committee; Brune Bouchard, Director of External Relations and Development; Emmanuelle Quillet, CEO; Isabelle Lesage, Chair of the Board; and Christine Danel, Research Physician and Head of Research and Development.

06/20/2025

ArchCare CEO Scott LaRue (far left) and Calvary President Michael J. Fosina (second from right) welcomed, from left to right, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Clerk Tim Idoni, and Westchester County Consumer Protection Director Jim Maisano, to Calvary’s Donor Appreciation Reception at Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown. They are among over 200 people who came together on June 12th to mark Calvary’s 126th Anniversary and celebrate Calvary’s commitment to compassionate palliative care and hospice services throughout Greater New York! Thank you everyone for your wonderful care and support of Calvary.

06/17/2025

Today, Calvary celebrates the dedication and commitment of 137 employees, marking their milestone years of service (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service). Combined, they account for 1,695 years of Calvary’s living mission -- providing compassionate, dignified palliative care and hospice to our patients and their families. Pictured with Calvary President, Michael J. Fosina (far left) and Calvary COO Sol Torres (far right), are 45-year employees Lorraine Williams (left) and Betsy Lyons (right). We share in your pride and your accomplishments! Thank you and congratulations, everyone.

06/12/2025

Today, we joyfully celebrate Calvary’s 126th anniversary!

As we reflect on more than a century of faith, commitment, and service to Greater New York, we are deeply grateful for the compassion that has defined our journey. Compassion is not just a feeling—it is a powerful action that changes lives, heals hearts, and brings comfort and hope to those around us.

We offer heartfelt thanks to our community, whose unwavering support has empowered Calvary’s mission every step of the way. We look forward to seeing many of our generous supporters at today’s Annual Donor Reception. Your partnership, prayers, and generosity have helped us reach out with love, care, and dignity, making a real difference in countless lives. Thank you!

May we continue to walk together in compassion – serving one another and transforming lives together!

This picture, from the archives, shows The American House of Calvary at 5 Perry Street in lower Manhattan, in 1902. When Calvary opened, we were able to serve eight patients. Today, our palliative care and hospice services reach more than 25,000 people annually.

06/10/2025

Congratulations to Calvary's President, Michael Fosina, MPH, FACHE, on making the City & State NY Bronx Power 100 List. To read the full article, see the link below.

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06/05/2025

Calvary Hospital and Calvary Hospice were very pleased to participate at the Annual White Mass, celebrated today by His Eminence Cardinal Dolan, in recognition and thanks of all healthcare professionals and caregivers throughout New York and the diocese. It was wonderful and we’re thankful to have come together for such great occasion.

05/28/2025

Calvary President Michael J. Fosina, MPH, FACHE, will participate in a New York Business Roundtable with The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare on June 3rd (at 8:30AM) about The Importance of Compassion in Front-Line Healthcare Delivery. Michael will join other healthcare leaders for a conversation about protecting and delivering compassionate, human-centered care. To learn more and register for the event at 919 Third Avenue in Manhattan please visit the Thought Leadership Event - The Schwartz Center https://www.theschwartzcenter.org/thought-leadership-event/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Register%20Here&utm_campaign=2025%20NY%20Event%20Invitation

05/23/2025

Welcome patients and families as we start the summer with a special Memorial Day Barbeque! Today, we come together to honor and remember those who have served, while enjoying delicious food, music, and great company. Thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers for making this event possible. We’re grateful for our Calvary community’s smiles and stories. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend!

05/21/2025

Congratulations to our most recent recipient of the Calvary Commitment Award, Willie Mitchell. Willie is deeply respected and admired by his Calvary colleagues for more than 31 years, and appreciates and empathizes with Calvary families because of his own experience. “I can relate to what they’re going through because of my father,” he explains, emphasizing how important it is for us to speak to and have compassion for everyone we encounter at Calvary. His dad passed away from cancer shortly after he retired. “I decided then I wanted to learn more about the disease and end-of-life care; that’s why I started working here.” Bronx-born and raised, Wille is all about family, his wife and three children, plus his Calvary family – “My co-workers, the patients, and their families.” Willie describes Calvary as a beautiful home and says Calvary makes him a better man every day. “I’m still learning,” he said while offering this advice to everyone: “Wake up every day to do your best and keep striving.”

05/14/2025

Last year, Cabrini Health Foundation released a report on the state of the nursing workforce in New York; this year, they’re taking action on some of the issues outlined in the report through their new Nursing Initiative! Calvary is proud to be one of 13 hospitals across New York receiving grants from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation as part of this initiative. With a $5M grant over five years, Calvary will pursue accreditation under the American Nurses Association Pathway to Excellence Program. We are grateful to the Foundation for strengthening and empowering Calvary nursing.

05/12/2025

Join us online this coming Wednesday afternoon for a Calvary Hospice careers open house! RNs, LPNs, and Medical Social Workers -- be part of a humanistic and holistic approach to in-home care that prioritizes your well-being as well as the comfort and dignity of every patient and their family. Positions are open in Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester, and Rockland. Calvary offers competitive salaries and benefits, plus 125 years of trusted, mission-driven care provided compassionately and with dignity. Register and learn more at: www.calvaryhospital.org/openhouse

05/09/2025

With much love and admiration, we salute all Calvary Nursing staff for their consistent compassion, commitment, and professionalism. A highlight of our celebrations of Nurses Week was our Awards presentation yesterday. Thank you for all that you do!