Pride & Reputation

Leapfrog Safety Grade A

Three consecutive A's for St. Joseph Hospital

St. Joseph Hospital has once again been recognized as one of the safest hospitals in the nation, earning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This marks the third consecutive “A” grade.

St. Joseph Hospital is one of only three hospitals in New Hampshire to receive an “A” grade in the current reporting period, and the only one in Southern New Hampshire.

Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces by State

Based on employee feedback and workplace performance.

This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion, and commitment of our employees who make St. Joseph Hospital a great place to work and a trusted place to receive care every day. It reflects a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference in the lives of our patients and our community.

The ranking is based on employee feedback and workplace performance across key measures, including leadership, culture, compensation, work-life balance, and overall employee satisfaction.

Union Leader Readers' Choice

GOLD and SILVER recognition for St. Joseph Hospital

Chosen by the community, the Union Leader Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the healthcare providers and services that have earned the trust and confidence of patients across New Hampshire. St. Joseph Hospital was honored with four awards, including Gold for:

• Primary Care
• Pediatrics
• Physical Therapy

and Silver for the Cancer Center.

A reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

NH Magazine Best of NH

Finalist: St. Joseph Hospital

The New Hampshire Magazine Best of NH 2026 is the state’s annual award’s program celebrating the top local businesses across New Hampshire. Organized by New Hampshire Magazine, the award selection combines a massive public Readers’ Poll drawing over 97,000 votes with specialized Editor’s Picks curated by the magazine’s staff.

Greater Nashua Chamber Eminence Award

FINALISTS: St. Joseph Hospital and Rosemary Ford

The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce Eminence Awards are an annual honors program that recognizes outstanding businesses, leaders, and nonprofit organizations for their leadership, innovation, and service within the Greater Nashua community.

St. Joseph Hospital, Business of the Year: FINALIST
Rosemary Ford, Community Volunteer of the Year: FINALIST

NH Magazine and NH Nurses Association

Michelle Proulx, Senior Nurse Leader

As vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer for St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, Proulx oversees inpatient care services and nursing practice.

“My team and the patients we care for inspire me every day to strive for excellence in my nursing practice,” she says. “Seeing the dedication and compassion of those around me motivates me to give my best.”

Proulx has had many mentors through her career who have helped her grow as a leader. She aims to do the same for her team.

“I pride myself on supporting and encouraging nurses to reach their career goals, through further education, advanced degrees and certifications,” she says.

American Heart Association | Get With The Guidelines® Quality Achievement

Gold Plus: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized in several areas by the American Heart Association. This achievement brings national attention to St. Joseph Hospital for enhancing patient care with evidence-based guidelines and deserves to be celebrated. We’ve been recognized in two target areas for Stroke Gold Plus:

• Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus
  • Target Area: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
  • Target Area: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get With The Guidelines® Quality Accomplishment

Resuscitation Silver for the Adult Patient

St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized in several areas by the American Heart Association. This achievement brings national attention to St. Joseph Hospital for enhancing patient care with evidence-based guidelines and deserves to be celebrated. We’ve been recognized in the target area for Silver:

• Get With The Guidelines®-
  • Resuscitation Silver for the Adult Patient

Castle Connolly Names Top Doctors

15 Top Doctors Named from St. Joseph Hospital

For over 35 years patients have turned to Castle Connolly as the official source of Top Doctors to find trusted, quality care.

In 2026, fifteen St. Joseph Hospital providers were named Top Doctors, including:

• Steven Beaudette, MD
• Daniel Bouvier, MD
• Jeffrey Chapdelaine, MD
• Mitchell Cohen, MD
• Mark Conway, MD
• Christopher Daigle, MD
• Andrew Garber, MD
• Sabine Manoli, MD
• Kelly MacMillan, MD
• Kevin Pho, MD
• Donald Reape, MD
• Mikhail Signalov, DO
• Cheryl Waldman, MD
• Jeremy Waldman, MD
• Laurence P. Young, MD

Castle Connolly Names St. Joseph Top Hospital

Surgeries: Cancer (Mastectomy) and Ob/GYN (C-section)

Castle Connolly Top Hospitals is a recognition program that identifies hospitals delivering exceptional care for specific surgical procedures, specialty performance, and overall national excellence (Gold Standard).

Achievement in multiple surgeries:

• Cancer (Mastectomy)
• Ob/GYN (C-section)

The methodology integrates comprehensive claims data and physician expertise to guide patients to the best care for their individual needs

City of Nashua Public Health Week Acknowledges Two St. Joseph Programs

Grey Nuns Thrift Shop and Mobile Health Clinic

During Public Health Week, the City of Nashua recognized two St. Joseph Hospital programs:

• Grey Nuns Thrift Shop
• Mobile Health Clinic

The St. Joseph Hospital Mobile Health Clinic is fully licensed to offer non-urgent, walk-in healthcare services. We are staffed with nurse practitioners, nurses, patient service representatives, and drivers to assist in your care.

The Grey Nuns Thrift Shop embodies the spirit of compassion and service that has defined our Mission since the hospital’s founding by the Grey Nuns. Through this shop, we continue their legacy by supporting the underprivileged in the Greater Nashua community and partnering with local agencies to provide essential items to those in need.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Distinction® Hip & Knee Replacement Program

St. Joseph Hospital has earned the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® for Hip & Knee Replacement.

Earning the Blue Distinction® designation means we met rigorous, evidence-based standards for quality and safety leading to:

• Higher Standards
• Lower Complication
• Better Results