Thank you for your interest in volunteering at CMC. Volunteers are an important part of Catholic Medical Center, adding a valued dimension to patient care. CMC has more than 175 caring, dedicated volunteers helping improve the quality of health care in our community, and were very grateful for everything they do! Our volunteers are caring individuals of all ages and backgrounds, from students to retirees and everything in between. Chances are, we have just the right assignment for you, whether you have a lot of time to share, or just a little. We currently have volunteer opportunities available in a variety of departments and programs, throughout CMC including:
The spirit and tradition of volunteering are those of giving of yourself to help others. Our volunteers are individuals committed to those traditions and who demonstrate that commitment through participation in the provision of health care in our community. Our volunteer resources reflect the highest standards of quality and excellence and continually respond to meet the needs of the community.
Masks (procedure mask, KN95, N95 permitted) are required by all volunteers, in all patient care areas, common areas in the hospital and non-clinical areas including training rooms and conference rooms. Cloth masks not permitted.
CMC condemns racism in our nation and will always strive to address racial injustices in our health care system and our community. CMC supports our providers, staff and leadership working together to promote equality and reject racism. We are committed to providing health, healing and hope to everyone who seeks our care.
CMC reaffirms its core values of compassion, human dignity and respect to all. We will strive to continuously improve diversity, equity and inclusion. We remain committed to healthy discussions and action throughout our system and communities.
The origin of Catholic Medical Center (CMC) is rooted in the devotion of religious community members wanting to provide healthcare to Manchesters residents. The hospitals story began in 1858 with the arrival of Mother Mary Gonzaga, one of the original Sisters of Mercy from Dublin, Ireland. Her dream was to establish a hospital sponsored by a religious community, and she accomplished her dream in 1892 with the opening of Sacred Heart Hospital, located in the center of New Hampshires Queen City of Manchester.
Sharing a similar dream was Monsignor Peter Hevey, pastor of St. Marys Parish, and the Sisters of Charity of St. Hyacinthe. They collaborated to open Notre Dame Hospital on the west side of Manchester in 1894. This location is the current site of CMC.
Through the years, both hospitals perpetuated the Catholic ethic by providing a place of comfort, care, and compassion, including a mission of caring for residents most in need. After decades of providing medical services separately, the two hospitals merged in 1974, forming CMC. With the dedication of a new building in 1978, the hospitals were able to combine resources and medical services, and strengthened the religious communitys ability to provide patient care in the spirit of Christ.
During the past four decades, CMC has become one of New Hampshires largest medical centers, dramatically expanding its services with a continual focus on delivering the highest quality healthcare. CMC is home to the New England Heart & Vascular Institute,a nationally-recognized leader in advanced cardiovascular services. Catholic Medical Center is proud to lead the region in medically advanced techniques and technologies to improve patient care. Weve had a chance to mark several milestones by being the first in the state, first in New England or first in the country to offer innovative medical treatments and technologies.
Catholic Medical Center is grounded in a solid foundation and maintains the mission of its founders, providing health, healing and hope to all in the spirit of its Catholic traditions. We look forward to being able to serve you.
135 Nonprofit Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know 2016 Becker 's Hospital Review named Joseph Pepe, MD, President & CEO, CMC to the 2016 edition of its list, '135 nonprofit hospital and health system CEOs to know.' The leaders on this list lead some of the largest, most successful and prominent nonprofit healthcare organizations in the country. Nov 2016
Becker 's Hospital Review 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs 2016 Becker 's Hospital Review names The New England Heart & Vascular Institute at CMC to '100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs.' For the third year in a row, CMC was the only hospital in New Hampshire that earned this distinction. The hospitals on this list lead the nation in cardiovascular healthcare. Many have pioneered groundbreaking procedures and are still pioneering breakthroughs today. All have received recognitions for top-of-the-line patient care. Sep 2016
Becker's Hospital Review 110 Physician Leadersto Know 2016 Joseph Pepe, MD, President & CEO of Catholic Medical Center was recognized on this list which features hospital and health system presidents and CEOs who also hold medical degrees. All recipients have demonstrated outstanding leadership and clinical expertise throughout their careers, leading initiatives to improve their individual organizations and the healthcare of the communities they serve. Sep 2016
2016 Good Samaritan Award Alex Walker, Jr, Executive Vice President Operations & Strategic Development was honored by Pastoral Counseling Services with a Good Samaritan Award. 'The Good Samaritan Awards are an annual tradition to honor individuals who pursue extraordinary measures to strengthen communities and improve life in New Hampshire.' Oct 2016
Medical Staff of the Year Award The New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) recently honored William Goodman, MD, MPH, FCCP, Chief Medical Officer and VP Medical Affairs, of Catholic Medical Center with the 2016 Medical Staff of the Year Award during the associations Annual Meeting at the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods. The Medical Staff Award is an honor bestowed upon a medical staff member from a New Hampshire hospital who is devoted him or to excellence in health care. Sep 2016
Noah Lord Patient & Family Engagement Award The Foundation for Healthy Communities presented the 2016 Noah Lord Patient & Family Engagement Award to CMC's Patient & Family Advisory Council for their project titled, The Voice of the Patient: Improving the Patient Experience by Listening to the Voice of the Patient. 2016
Reaccreditation in Adult Echocardiographyby the Intersocietal Accreditatoin Commission Accreditation by IAC indicates that Catholic Medical Center has undergone an intensive application and review process and is found to be in compliance with the published Standards. Comprised of a detailed self-evaluation followed by a thorough review by a panel of medical experts, the IAC accreditation process enables both the critical operational and technical components of the applicant facility to be assessed, including representative case studies and their corresponding final reports. 2016
Silver Safe Sleep Leader Certification from Cribs for Kids This award recognizes hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to reducing infant sleep related deaths by promoting safe sleep practices and by providing education on infant sleep safety. 2016
American College of RadiologyBreast Imaging Center of Excellence The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) designation is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in all of the ACRs voluntary breast-imaging accreditation programs and modules, in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program. 2016
American College of Radiology Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is unit-specific. All sites applying for this designation must meet the requirements outlined below, including having active ACR CT accreditation in the chest module on the designated unit(s). 2016
American College of Radiology MRI Accreditation The MRI Accreditation Program evaluates staff qualifications, quality control, MR safety policies and image quality. Accreditation is required for providers that bill for MRI under part B of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 2016
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certification CMC's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Certified for three years through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The program has been certified since 2001. AACVPR-certified programs are recognized as leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation because they offer the most advanced practices available. 2016
Best HospitalUnion Leader Readers Choice The Union Leader Readers Choice Poll results are in and CMC has won several distinctions, including Best Hospital, Best Childbirth Center and Best Cardiac Care for the 4th year in a row! July 2016
American College of Radiology Ultrasound Accreditation The Ultrasound Accreditation Program involves the acquisition of clinical images, submission of relevant physician reports corresponding to clinical images submitted, and quality control documentation. 2015
American College of Radiology CT Accreditation The CT Accreditation Program involves submission of clinical and phantom images, dose measurements and scanning protocols. Accreditation is required for providers that bill for CT under part B of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. 2015
Association for the Accreditation ofHuman Research Protection Programs CMC is the only hospital in New Hampshire to be fully accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Program, which seeks to strenghten protections for research participants. Accreditation offers assurancesto research participants, researchers, sponsors, government regulators, and the general publicthat an HRPP is focused first and foremost on excellence.
CMC has been recognized with SEVEN 2015 Union Leader Readers Choice Awards Best HospitalOVERALL Best HospitalCARDIAC CARE Best Childbirth CenterMOMS PLACE Best Weight Loss CenterOBESITY TREATMENT CENTER Best Doctors OfficeWILLOWBEND FAMILY PRACTICE Honorable Mention Best HospitalEMERGENCY CARE Best Physical TherapyCMC OUTPATIENT REHAB July 2015
CMC has been recognized with SEVEN2014 Union Leader Readers Choice Awards: Best HospitalOverall Best HospitalCardiac Care Best HospitalChildbirth Best HospitalEmergency Care Best HospitalWeight Loss Best Doctors OfficeWillowbend Family Practice Best Physical Therapy (runner up) July 2014
CMC has received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the treatment of stroke patients Apr 2014
CMC named in 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals The Truven Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals is an annual quantitative study that identifies the nation's best providers of cardiovascular service. Selected from more than 1,000 U.S. hospitals, celebrated winners provide outstanding care and set new standards in excellence for the healthcare industry. Nov 2013
CMC has been recognized with five 2013 Union Leader Readers Choice Awards: Best HospitalOverall Best HospitalCardiac Care Best HospitalChildbirth Best HospitalWeight Loss Best Doctors OfficeWillowbend Family Practice July 2013
CMC Receives Full Accreditation for three years with Commendation from the Commission on Cancer The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary accreditation program. By working with its national partners, the CoC has developed comprehensive, patient-centered standards for cancer programs.
America's 100 Best Hospital for Cardiac Care and Coronary Intervention The New England Heart Institute at Catholic Medical Center delivers patient results that meet high standards and criteria for cardiac excellence. Source: HealthGrades, a national leader for physician information and hospital quality ratings. HealthGrades analyzes data from all of the nation's 5,000 non-federal hospitals, and its free website is searched by 200 million healthcare consumers a year. Oct 2011
First hospital in the state for neonatal unit based on couplet care, a philosophy and care model that keeps mother and baby together in large nurturing suites and state-of-the-art monitoring technologies
Top 10% in the nation for patient satisfaction Determined by the analysis of survey data from 3,837 U.S. hospitals. Awarded hospitals must meet bed size, survey response size and clinical quality thresholds in order to be eligible for the award. Source: HealthGrades, a national leader for physician information and hospital quality ratings. HealthGrades analyzes data from all of the nation's 5,000 non-federal hospitals, and its free website is searched by 200 million healthcare consumers a year.
Top Performer on Key Quality Measures Recognition from The Joint Commission CMC was recognized for its achievement on the following measure sets: Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Surgical Care
CMC receives a Three Star Ratingby the Society of Thoracic Surgeons The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has developed a comprehensive rating system for the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals across the country. Approximately 12-15% of hospitals received the 3 star rating which denotes the highest category of care. Since January 2010 the cardiac surgery performance of our hospital was found to lie in the highest quality tier, thereby receiving an STS 3 star rating.
Named to Harvard Pilgrim's 2012 Hospital Honor Roll The Hospital Honor Roll names those hospitals whose performance was among the top 25% of those measured nationally on a set of composite quality metrics. The metrics evaluate clinical process of care, patient experience and patient safety and are based on CMC Hospital Compare and Leapfrog data. and patient safety and are based on CMC Hospital Compare and Leapfrog data
On Wednesday, April 20, immediately following the annual White Mass, the NH Guild of Catholic Healthcare Professionals will honor Ms. Nancy Malo, with the Saint Martin de Porres Award, given annually to a Catholic healthcare professional who exemplifies the virtues of Catholic healthcare.
Ms. Malo began her medical career as a respiratory therapist yet felt truly called by God to provide better instruction to families and couples around natural family planning. Her passion for correcting mistruths about NFP and enabling the faithful to understand its benefits led her to become Catholic Medical Centers natural family planning instructor in 1983. For 37 years, Ms. Malo worked tirelessly to educate on the loving values of Catholic healthcare and embodied what is truly meant by protecting the dignity of every human person.
Perhaps one of the greatest contributions Nancy Malo has made, she has made possible for Catholic women to utilize well into the future and not just during her tenure. Believing in the mission of her Catholic values, Ms. Malo advocated for years to bring an approach to womens reproductive health that uses natural methods and restorative surgery to treat conditions. It is the only such practice in New England. This has become the cornerstone of establishing the Womens Wellness & Fertility Center at Catholic Medical Center.
In a letter to Ms. Malo, Bishop Peter A. Libasci notes I am delighted that the Guild has recognized you for your longstanding service to women and their families, fostering hope and healing and raising awareness of Gods design of human fertility. I congratulate you.
The annual White Mass is a special opportunity to ask Gods blessings for healthcare professionals and to affirm the profound service they give to the sick according to the model of Jesus Christ. The White Mass will be held at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester on Wednesday, April 20, at 6p.m., and will be livestreamed at stjosephcathedralnh.org. At that time the New Hampshire Guild of Catholic Healthcare Professionals will recognize the recipient of the 2022 St. Martin de Porres Award.