Entries by Kate McCall

Alumni Spotlight: Frank Continues Sobriety Journey, Settles Into New Home

For more than 20 years, Frank experienced homelessness intermittently. After facing alcoholism, diabetes-related health issues and mobility challenges, Frank made the decision to get sober. This promising path led him to Joseph & Mary’s Home, where the nurse made sure he stayed on his diabetes medication regimen. Today, he lives in a permanent supportive housing facility where case workers check up on him regularly. Frank is proud to share that he has been going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at least twice a week and is nearing his two-year sobriety milestone.

Joseph & Mary’s Home Included in Sisters of Charity Health System Cleveland.com Op-Ed Piece

The Sisters of Charity Health System is pivoting from the traditional hospital model towards a comprehensive approach addressing root causes of poor health. By recognizing that physical health is intertwined with emotional, spiritual and social well-being, the health system can have greater long-term impact. Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA, congregational leader of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, and Michael Goar, president & CEO of the health system, recently wrote an op-ed for Cleveland.com about adapting to fill unmet needs.