Calvary Hospital

06/16/2026

At Calvary Hospital’s Annual Donor Appreciation Event at Lyndhurst Mansion, we had the privilege of celebrating the extraordinary generosity of our donors and thanking them for the compassion, trust, and commitment they bring to our mission. As President Michael J. Fosina shared, “Institutions may carry a mission forward, but they don’t begin it, sustain it, or renew it on their own. People do that. Donors do that.” We are deeply grateful to the supporters whose partnership helps ensure that every patient and family entrusted to Calvary’s care experiences dignity, comfort, and compassion. Thank you for helping us continue this mission, today and for generations to come.

06/12/2026

Today marks a foundational milestone in American healthcare. Exactly 127 years ago, Annie Blount Storrs established The American House of Calvary in lower Manhattan. Inspired by Jeanne Garnier’s mid-19th-century model of care in Lyon, France, Storrs built a revolutionary sanctuary of comfort, compassion, and dignity. She and the pioneering Women of Calvary did not just open a home; they defined the very framework of modern palliative care in America. From those humble 1899 roots grew Calvary Hospital and Calvary Hospice. We honor Annie Blount Storrs not just as history, but as our daily standard. Her original promise of non-abandonment remains the exact baseline for how we evolve, innovate, and care for patients into tomorrow.
This is an article from The New York Tribune, from June 13, 1899, on the opening of Calvary.

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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The leaders charting a promising course for the borough.

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.