St. Joseph's Medical Center has been serving the greater San Joaquin County since 1899. It was founded by Father William B. O'Connor and the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, continuing a legacy of caring for the poor and disenfranchised. The hospital is part of Dignity Health and is known for its commitment to community health improvement. It offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, cardiac services, maternity care, and more.

The hospital has 355 beds, employs 2,700 staff members, and has 700 physicians on its medical staff. It handles approximately 20,000 patient admissions, 94,000 emergency visits, and delivers 3,400 babies annually.

St. Joseph's Medical Center is involved in various community benefit programs, providing financial assistance and health improvement services. It addresses significant community health needs such as mental health, economic security, obesity, and access to care

• Neurology

• Psychiatry

• Emergency Medicine

• Urology

• Pediatrics

• Internal Medicine

• Otolaryngology (ENT)

• Rheumatology

St. Joseph's Medical Center is deeply committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to its patients. The hospital has received numerous recognitions for its clinical excellence, including being named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. This distinction reflects its consistent delivery of superior clinical outcomes. Additionally, St. Joseph's has earned the Coronary Intervention Excellence Award for its exceptional performance in coronary intervention procedures, as well as the Critical Care Excellence Award for its outstanding treatment of conditions such as pulmonary embolism and sepsis. The hospital has also been awarded an "A" Grade for Patient Safety by the Leapfrog Group, highlighting its dedication to ensuring a safe environment for all patients. Furthermore, St. Joseph's is a Certified Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, demonstrating its expertise in stroke care. It has also been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care and Maternity Care by Blue Shield of California, and has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. These accolades underscore the hospital's focus on patient safety, satisfaction, and effective communication throughout the care process.

• Mission: To deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the community.

• Vision:  to focused on providing excellent patient care and community service.

• America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades (2023-2025).

• Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune.

• Top 25 Teaching Hospitals in the nation (2022).