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In women, pelvic floor disorders become more common as they age. They also occur frequently after childbirth. This doesn’t mean you should expect and accept the problems.

CHRISTUS St. Vincent has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital.

CHRISTUS St. Vincent has a 156-year history of caring to the people of our community with a deeply embedded commitment to health equity, diversity and inclusion and caring or all people regardless of ability to pay, race, gender, ethnicity. We operate on the principles of the Catholic Social teachings including the inherent dignity of each person and particular concerns for vulnerable populations.

Masking is required in all areas of the hospital with the exception of the cafeteria and outdoor eating spaces where masks can be removed to eat and drink.

The St. Vincent Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce officers for the upcoming year. Randy Grissom has been selected as Chair with Gregory Edwards as Vice Chair, Randy Hibben as Treasurer and Rebecca Estrada as Secretary.

Jose Pablo Sterling, M.D., has been named Clinician Group Senior Medical Director and Associate Chief Medical Officer for CHRISTUS St. Vincent.

The inpatient pediatric unit at CHRISTUS St. Vincent now features all-private rooms for children and their families, thanks to a recent renovation. The pediatric unit's renovation began in August 2020 as part of a hospital-wide push to enhance patient privacy.

CHRISTUS St. Vincent is the recipient of the Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award. The award recognizes hospitals in the top 10% in the nation for patient safety, with the lowest occurrences of 14 preventable patient safety events, including hospital acquired infections and falls.

CHRISTUS St. Vincent has also received Healthgrades’ 2021 Stroke Care Excellence Award.

CHRISTUS St. Vincent is now scheduling COVID vaccinations for individuals 12 and older. For patients ages 12-17, please call 505-913-3080. Patients 18 and older may call or schedule online.

If you feel you meet the criteria for COVID-19, please call CHRISTUS St. Vincent Care Coordination at 505-913-4256