The St. Rose Hospital Cancer Program received a Certificate of Approval, with Commendation, from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. This commendation, based on the survey performed on June 1, 2011, demonstrates that St. Rose Hospital’s Cancer Program complies with strict criteria to ensure access to the highest level of [...]
St. Rose Hospital OB Department Earns Recognition
September 16, 2011 By
Hayward, California— St. Rose Hospital is one of three elite BETA member hospitals to have received the 2011 BETA Healthcare Group Quest for Zero Initiative Recognition. Designed to bring together perinatal teams including physicians, nurses and midwives, BETA’s program is setting a new standard in OB patient safety by reinforcing a common language and encouraging [...]
Look Good & Feel Better
September 15, 2011 By
The American Cancer Society and Kaiser Permanente Hayward invite you to… LOOK GOOD & FEEL BETTER SESSION Like many people undergoing cancer treatment or dealing with a cancer diagnosis, you may have forgotten that looking better on the outside can help you feel better on the inside. We hope you will take this opportunity to [...]
The Power Of Red
September 13, 2011 By
Taking Care of Yourself… Often women are so focused on taking care of everyone else, they overlook their own health needs. St. Rose Hospital would like to encourage women to take a moment to appreciate and rediscover who you are. Your good health will positively affect your family and those closest to you! The Power [...]
New Accreditation
September 12, 2011 By
Hayward, California— St. Rose Hospital Radiology department has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation for Obstetrics and Vascular Ultrasound services from the American College of Radiology (ARC). Granted to healthcare facilities that demonstrate state-of-the-art services and equipment, this accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and is awarded to facilities that meet the [...]
Parenting Classes for 2011
September 11, 2011 By
Lamaze Classes This six week series will teach participants breathing techniques, comfort measures, during labor, progression of labor, nutrition, exercise, postpartum / newborn procedures, breastfeeding and more. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $95 for participants, Free for participants delivering at St. Rose Hospital. Classes are held in the Sherman L. Balch Pavilion Classrooms from 7:00pm to [...]
Sherman Balch- Defining Leadership
September 10, 2011 By
The California Hospital Association (CHA) has named Sherman L. Balch, a long-time Hayward resident and an active community member, the recipient of the 2010 Leadership in Governance Award. The Leadership in Governance award is bestowed annually to a distinguished Board of Trustee member whose volunteer service, leadership and commitment to the community have made a [...]
1950s
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The history of St. Rose Hospital actually began nearly a decade before its official groundbreaking ceremonies; in 1953, several forward-thinking community members established a hospital building fund. Soon after, a local Catholic priest contacted the Sisters of St. Joseph of Wichita Kansas and asked them to sponsor a hospital in Hayward.
1960s
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St. Rose Hospital opened on October 22, 1962 with capacity for 129 patient beds. The hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility opened in 1969, increasing the hospital’s capacity to 175 beds.
1970s
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The hospital made great strides in the 70s, going “beyond our walls” to provide health care and illness prevention education. Health fairs were instituted, and a St. Rose health clinic opened in Union City. In 1977, the St. Rose Foundation was incorporated, to accommodate gifts to the hospital and recruit community leaders for special projects.
1980s
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To meet growing community needs, our hospital’s services were greatly expanded, including the construction and opening of a new Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit, a dedicated Family Birthing Center and an Occupational Health Clinic. A partnership with Providence/Summit Hospital was formed to provide home health services for the entire East Bay community.
1990s
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St. Rose continued to adapt to the needs of its surrounding community. Outpatient services were greatly expanded, including opening a Women’s Imaging Center and promotion of regular mammograms for women. Through a partnership with the Hayward Rotary, the Silva Pediatric Clinic was established in 1995 to provide care for children from low-income families. Children’s dental [...]
2000s
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In 2001, one of the first Hospitalist programs in the Bay Area was established at St. Rose, ensuring quality physicians “around the clock” for all patients. The most recent investment in the community includes a new Cardiovascular Laboratory added in 2004. With the most advanced diagnostic technology in Northern California, we are performing Emergency Coronary [...]
2010s & Beyond…
October 4, 1999 By
St. Rose Hospital is dedicated to enhancing patient care and technology. We have expanded bed capacity with 30 new private patient suites and are redefining the way we provide care by utilizing electronic systems to assure the highest standards of quality and safety. With a generous donation from Fremont Bank Foundation, we implemented an Infant Security System [...]
