Calvary Hospital

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Calvary remembers the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As a community shaped by care, compassion, commitment, dignity, and non-abandonment, we hold this day with solemn gratitude. We also recognize the patients, families, and staff whose lives have been touched by military service, including those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who carry the memory of loved ones who did not return home. Today, we honor the fallen by remembering their sacrifice and by remaining faithful to the people entrusted to our care.

05/14/2026

Calvary officially opened its renovated lobby and new Family Care Center this week, transforming the hospital’s ground floor into a space designed for emotional and spiritual respite.
“This lobby and Family Care Center are the modern manifestations of our promise that no one shall be abandoned,” said Jeff Menkes, chair of the Calvary Hospital Board.
Designed to support the hospital’s signature “unit of care” model, which treats the patient and family as a single entity, the Center includes professional workspaces, a kitchenette, and private rooms for families to meet with doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains. The space also features 317-gallon fish tank, offering a calming focus for visitors and families navigating the stress of a loved one’s illness.
“The Calvary mission does not have an off switch; we are a 24-hour-a-day mission,” said Michael J. Fosina, president of Calvary Hospital. “When a family arrives here at 3:00 a.m., exhausted, the first thing they will feel in this space is a warm embrace.”
“In this new Family Care Center, we will be with families to comfort them, to care, and to plan. We’ll have the most important conversations with them because the family is at the center of our mission. They are the core from which everything else radiates,” added Alma Carrington, MD, Attending Physician.
Blessed by Christopher J. Devron, SJ, President, Regis High School, the new lobby and Family Care Center were funded through strategic reinvestment from ArchCare, the healthcare ministry of the Archdiocese of New York, and generous support from the Calvary community.
In the ribbon cutting picture, front row, from left to right are: Anne Marie Hynes, Esq., Calvary Hospital Board; Alma Carrington, MD, Attending Physician; Scott LaRue, RD President and CEO, ArchCare; Michael J Fosina MPH, FACHE, President, Calvary Hospital; Jeff Menkes, Chair, Calvary Hospital Board; Christopher Devron, SJ President, Regis High School; and Francis Serbaroli, Esq.,Chairman of the Board of Directors for ArchCare.

05/10/2026

At Calvary, we believe that the heart of our mission — unwavering love and the promise of non-abandonment — is a reflection of a mother’s enduring spirit. This Mother’s Day, we honor the extraordinary strength of those who nurture, comfort, and advocate, whether through birth, family, friendship, or vocation. We celebrate the profound light you bring, and brought, to life’s most meaningful moments and extend our deepest gratitude to every mother and caregiver for the lasting imprint your compassion leaves on the world. To the mothers on our staff, the mothers in our care, and those remembering a mother’s love today, we wish you a day of peace and gratitude. From all of us at Calvary, Happy Mother’s Day!

05/08/2026

We're celebrating Nurses Week -- rolling out the red carpet and offering heartfelt thanks to Calvary Nurses who provide such profound care within our hospital and in homes throughout Greater New York. Members of our Nursing Team receive cheers, roses, and hugs of gratitude from Linda M. Valentino DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President and colleagues. Thank you Calvary Nurses, for the grace and strength you bring to our patients and families during life’s most important moments!

04/30/2026

Today is National Therapy Animal Day, so what better time to celebrate Molly, Calvary’s fluffy "pawtner in care"!! Molly is a registered volunteer who has supported over 1,200 patients and families at Calvary Hospital. We share a special thank you with retired RN Cathy Kalinksi for bringing Molly into our lives. Together, they are a wonderful gift to the Calvary community, beautifully demonstrating the healing power of compassion and a comforting paw.

04/30/2026

Calvary is pleased to report that President Michael J Fosina MPH, FACHE has been listed among City & State’s 2026 Bronx Power 100. Mr. Fosina’s position among Bronx leaders highlights the critical, community-focused role of Calvary’s specialized palliative care and his expansion of Calvary Hospice. “My role is to ensure that the needs of our most vulnerable residents, especially those facing end-of-life care, remain a priority in our community and that Calvary is recognized as a pillar within our borough’s healthcare infrastructure,” Mr. Fosina said.

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04/23/2026

At Calvary, we believe no one should face life’s final journey alone.
This week, we were honored to host our inaugural Interfaith Conference on Palliative and End-of-Life Care. Calvary Hospital brought together faith leaders from across Greater New York to talk about something that matters to every family: how to provide care that honors the whole person in body, mind, and spirit. Since 1899 our goal has been the same: to replace fear with peace and ensure every member of our community feels supported. Read coverage from TheGoodNewsRoom.org at https://thegoodnewsroom.org/archcare-hosts-interfaith-conference-on-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-at-calvary-hospital/

Calvary Hospital is a leader in end-of-life care, and they want to share that knowledge so others can provide the same level of care to the dying.

04/14/2026

As Calvary’s medical team grows, we want to take a moment to recognize the talented doctors who have recently joined us including Sarah M. Egan, MD. Dr. Egan completed her Doctor of Medicine and training in Internal Medicine at SUNY Downstate and completed her Palliative Care Fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center. Board-certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine, she previously served as Chief of Supportive Care at Maimonides Medical Center. A prolific speaker and expert on end-of-life ethics, Dr. Egan has lectured extensively at academic Grand Rounds and legislative hearings on symptom management and advance directives.

04/09/2026

As Calvary’s medical team grows, we want to take a moment to recognize the talented doctors who have recently joined us including Asiyah Rahman, DO, Attending Physician. Dr. Rahman received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. She trained at the Institute for Family Health in Kingston, New York and at trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at NYU Langone Long Island. Dr. Rahman is Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, as well as Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment.

04/08/2026

Calvary Hospital was pleased to attend The Catholic Institute of the Food Industry’s installation of new officers recently. CIFI -- a New York-based, non-profit organization founded in 1946 that unites Catholic professionals within the food industry -- has supported Calvary for 40 years. Our relationship is built on a shared commitment to human dignity, faith in action, and community stewardship. We are very grateful to CIFI, its members, and our long-standing alliance which upholds Calvary’s mission of compassion. Pictured here, left to right, are CIFI 2025 Board President Bob Jordan; Calvary President Michael J Fosina MPH, FACHE; Calvary and CIFI stalwart Dennis Berberich; and Calvary Chief Development Officer John Haley. Thank you CIFI! Congratulations to incoming president John Borzumato and everyone at CIFI for their unwavering commitment to Calvary.

04/06/2026

As Calvary’s medical team grows, we want to take a moment to recognize the talented doctors who have recently joined us including Maria del Mar Ortega-Rios, MD, Attending Physician.
Dr. Ortega-Rios received her Doctor of Medicine from Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in the Dominican Republic in 2007. She trained at the VA Caribbean Healthcare system in San Juan PR and at MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Previously, Dr. Ortega-Rios was affiliated with Visiting Nurse of New York, Hospice and Palliative Care Program. She is Board Certified as a Hospice Medical Director.