May 28, 2021
Update on COVID19 Testing
In accordance with the most current CDC guidelines we have amended our COVID-19 testing as follows: If a patient that is being admitted to the
May 24, 2021
St. Joseph’s Reopens for Visitors
As COVID-19 hospitalized cases continue to decrease across St. Joseph’s Health, we are pleased to announce that we will fully open visitation to all COVID-negative
May 19, 2021
Mask Use Continues Throughout St. Joseph’s Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released updated guidelines suggesting that fully vaccinated individuals may cease wearing masks in most situations. To clarify,
May 17, 2021
April 8, 2021
Do Not Offer Bamlanivimab Monotherapy At This Time
Based on HHS and FDA recommendations, Bamlanivimab monotherapy should NOT be offered for COVID positive patients with mild to moderate disease. Due to variants, combination therapy of bamlanivimab and etesevimab should be offered. For now, St. Joseph’s will not offer Bamlanivimab monotherapy until we are able to obtain etesevimab.
March 25, 2021
Employee Vaccination: No Appointments Required
For the ease and convenience of all employees, appointments are no longer necessary to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Any employee wishing to get vaccinated can
March 10, 2021
St. Joseph’s Welcomes Limited Visitation – Starting on Thursday, Feb. 18
As St. Joseph’s Health continues to see a steady decline in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, we are excited to announce that we will reopen our Paterson and Wayne campuses to limited visitors, effective Thursday, February 18, 2021.
February 16, 2021
Employee Vaccination: Important Updates
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and participation in our COVID-19 vaccination program. To date, just over 60 percent of St. Joseph’s Health employees have
February 11, 2021
St. Joseph’s Offers Hero Pay to Eligible Employees
To express our gratitude for your continued dedication to caring for our patients and community during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are providing active frontline team members, including supervisors, with a special Hero Pay bonus of $500 as recognition for all you’ve done, and continue to do. The payments, which will be subject to applicable taxes, will be made on Thursday, March 4, by either direct deposit or payroll check.
February 11, 2021