Every clean hand is an opportunity to protect a patient, support a colleague and contribute to a safer care environment. St. Bernard Hospital uses BioVigil, a small wearable device similar to a name badge, to help monitor hand hygiene by detecting ethyl alcohol, a common ingredient in hospital hand-cleansing solutions. St. Bernard Hospital is proud […]
Celebrating 34 Years of Leadership: Yolanda Penny Retires from St. Bernard Hospital
After 34 years of dedicated service to St. Bernard Hospital, Chief Nursing Officer Yolanda Penny (pictured in the middle) is retiring, marking the close of an impactful chapter of leadership, service and commitment to our patients, staff and Englewood community. Mrs. Penny’s journey at St. Bernard Hospital reflects her longstanding commitment to nursing and compassionate […]
56 Years of Compassion, Leadership and Service: Celebrating Carolyn Estell’s Legacy at St. Bernard Hospital
When Carolyn Estell reflects on her career, one belief has guided her every step of the way: “In my opinion, participating in healthcare is one of the most important things a person can do.” For more than five decades, Carolyn has lived that belief through her unwavering dedication to St. Bernard Hospital, becoming the hospital’s […]
Celebrating a Decade of Care: St. Bernard Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Center Turns 10 at the Annual Community FitFest!
For ten years, the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) at St. Bernard Hospital has been a cornerstone of preventive health and care for our neighbors. This year, we are marking that milestone in a big way and you’re invited! We are excited to welcome the Englewood and South Side communities to our annual Community FitFest on […]
St. Bernard Earns Third Consecutive “A” Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Patient Safety
Celebrating Clinical Excellence: Hospital Earns Third Consecutive “A” Safety Grade We are incredibly proud to announce that St. Bernard Hospital has received its third consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2026. This recognition honors our team’s ongoing determination, unwavering commitment to patient safety, and clinical excellence. This recognition is […]
St. Bernard Hospital Hosted the 9th Annual Community Baby Shower
An Englewood native, Danaya, attended St. Bernard Hospital’s 9th Community Baby Shower for the first time on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Although she’s expecting her second child, the event introduced her to information about breastfeeding and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) that she hadn’t learned before. “Attending this event makes me want to do breastfeeding […]
