For over 140 years, St. Mary-Corwin Hospital has been a pioneer in Southern Colorado. In 1882, a two-story boarding house in Pueblo was converted into St. Mary's Hospital by the Sisters of Charity while at the same time, Colorado Fuel & Iron Company established a hospital for its employees and their families under the medical leadership of Dr. Richard Corwin. The company transferred ownership of Corwin Hospital to the sisters in the late 1940s creating St. Mary-Corwin Hospital. Today, the hospital continues its legacy of compassionate, outstanding care with an accredited and nationally recognized cancer center, designated Breast Center of Excellence, state of the art robotic-assisted surgical technology, a dedicated Joint Replacement Center and more.
Known for their evidence-based medicine and a faith-based mission, St. Mary-Corwin’s full wealth of medical services are a short 20 minutes from the heart of Pueblo West.
A tale of two beginnings. In 1882, a two-story boarding house in Pueblo was converted into St. Mary's Hospital by the Sisters of Charity in 1882 while at the same time Colorado Fuel & Iron Company established a hospital for its employees and their families under the medical leadership of Dr. Richard Corwin. The company transferred ownership of Corwin Hospital to the sisters in the late 1940s creating St. Mary-Corwin Hospital. Today, the hospital continues its legacy of compassionate, outstanding care with an accredited and nationally recognized cancer center, designated Breast Center of Excellence, state of the art robotic-assisted surgical technology, a dedicated Joint Replacement Center and more.
Professional Nursing contributes to care of patients at SMC Hospital and the surrounding community through the following services:
St. Mary-Corwin's Cancer program has received the following accreditations - Commission on Cancer (CoC), National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQMBC), and National Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence (LCOE). These accreditations demonstrate that our oncology nurses are nationally certified, providing the highest level of expertise in delivering chemotherapy, radiation, medical, and end-of-life care. Nurse navigators support the patient throughout their cancer journey from diagnosis to survivorship through education, care coordination, support, and facilitation of hospital and community resources. Radiation oncology nurses provide education, evaluation, coordination of care, and assist patients in reducing side effects from radiation treatment. Clinical research nurses provide care and support to patients enrolled in clinical research trials. Nurses facilitate community support groups, integrative therapies, cancer screening, and community events to help patients through their cancer experience.
The Emergency and Trauma nursing team at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital plays an essential role in providing high-quality patient care. Our nurses integrate evidence-based practices to enhance outcomes for patients affected by stroke, trauma, sepsis, and heart attacks. Emergency and Trauma nurses are committed to pediatric readiness, ensuring that staff are prepared to deliver the highest standard of care to children of all ages who come to our facility for care.
Our nurses care for patients who need critical care, ventilation support, and flotrac monitoring. These ill patients require highly skilled nursing interventions. We believe in a multidisciplinary approach to providing excellent patient care and our nurses treat patients and families holistically. Intensive Care nurses have worked to reduce patient infections and improve patient mobility and comfort, supporting both the patient and their family members. Our nurses work towards a common goal of excellent patient experience and a welcoming work environment.
Nurses provide critical contributions to patient care, including pain management, pre- and post-operative care, patient education, and facilitating treatments and recovery. They prepare patients for surgical procedures, monitor physiological parameters after surgery, and assist with rehabilitation and the use of assistive devices.
Nurses support patients who may not need an inpatient stay but need outpatient care and treatment. Our gastrointestinal lab nurses prepare and care for patients needing procedures like endoscopies or colonoscopies. Nurses specialize in preparing patients for and recovering them safely after gastrointestinal procedures such as endoscopies and colonoscopies. Interventional Radiology nurses support patients through skilled diagnostic procedures to inform their healthcare providers. Nurses specialize in utilizing image guidance, such as X-ray, Ultrasound, and CT Scans to perform minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Nurses assist the Interventional Radiologists to assess the body and address conditions like tumors, blockages, excess fluid collections, chronic pain, and bleeding.
Perioperative nurses are essential to patient-centered care, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technicians, medical representatives, and other support staff throughout the surgical journey. Their critical roles include preparing patients before surgery, providing care during operations, and managing post-operative treatment. Nurses provide patient education, maintain safety for patients and staff, prevent infections, and facilitate communication among the interprofessional team. To ensure they provide the highest level of care, our nurses pursue and achieve professional certifications.
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Mike Cafasso has served as Chief Executive Office at St. Mary-Corwin since January 2018, after serving as the Vice President of Operations since March 2011. His servant leadership style is well-regarded amongst our caregivers and he is dedicated to our Mission, Vision and Values. Mike is a strong supporter of the Pueblo community, having been named the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 2018.
Prior to joining St. Mary-Corwin, Mike served as Colorado President for the American Bank of Commerce. He also led Pueblo Bank and Trust as President and CEO with their expansion into several Colorado markets. Mike has an extensive background in customer service programming and developing innovative practices. He has completed programs at Disney Institute, Ritz Carlton, Nordstrom’s, Lands’ End, and the Center for Creative Leadership. He is a current board member for the Association for Managers of Innovation (Aminnovation.org).
As an active supporter of Colorado communities, Mike has served on Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation Board, co-chaired Access Denver, Girl Scouts of Colorado and Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado Boards. He currently serves as an elected member of the Board of Water Works of Pueblo and recently served as a Colorado State Fair Commissioner.
A Massachusetts native, Mike relocated to Colorado to attend Colorado State University-Pueblo (formerly University of Southern Colorado) where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He attended and completed Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.
Dr. Wendy Girard serves as Chief Medical Officer of St. Mary-Corwin and St. Thomas More hospitals. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the American University of the Caribbean. She then earned her MBA in Healthcare Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. She is board certified in Family Medicine. For nine years, she was the sole proprietor of an independent Family Medicine clinic that she founded.
As a physician, she has served in multiple roles including Chief of Medicine, Medical Director of High-Risk Breast Care, Physician Director of Informatics, St. Mary-Corwin Hospital board member, and Colorado Academy of Family Physicians board member. She is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons where she received training in advanced oncoplastic breast surgery. In 2014, she founded Pueblo’s first high-risk breast clinic, which serves patients across Southern Colorado and as far away as Guam.
Prior to medicine, she had a career in Information Technology. Dr. Girard is a native Spanish speaker and is also fluent in English and speaks Italian.
Glen Griesheim serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer for St. Mary-Corwin Hospital. Glen began his professional career at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, where he worked as a charge nurse in the emergency department. He then moved on to manage critical care and the ER at Doctor’s Hospital, also located in Springfield. Glen transitioned to St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL, holding the roles of Director of Critical Care, Director of Diagnostic Services, and Chief Administrative Officer. After more than a decade at St. Mary’s, Glen felt called to an administrative role and took on the position of Vice president of Operations at Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson. Glen then seized the opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer at Select Specialty Hospital in Des Moines. Glen’s most recent position before joining St. Mary-Corwin Hospital was Regional Operations Director at DaVita Kidney Care.
Glen earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University before moving on to the University of Illinois where he completed his Master of Art in Health Service Administration.
Volunteer service is an essential part of St. Mary-Corwin Hospital's excellence in patient care. Volunteers enhance our quality of care in numerous ways, whether working directly with patients or behind the scenes. They give generously of their time, talents, and their hearts.
By joining the St. Mary-Corwin Hospital team of volunteers, you will become part of a diverse group of individuals who give their time and efforts to improve patient care. Joining us in our commitment to providing southern Colorado with quality healthcare enables you to meet personal goals while working with a team of dedicated volunteers and staff. By volunteering, you can meet new friends while serving your community. Volunteers provide the extra special touch that means so much to our patients and their families.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Volunteer Services:
St. Mary-Corwin Hospital is focused on our clinical specialties of cancer care and orthopedic services. Our teams deliver high-quality health outcomes and unparalleled patient satisfaction. St. Mary-Corwin Hospital’s nationally recognized cancer care and orthopedic services give patients access to state-of-the-art technology, leading physicians, and the highest standard of quality care. St. Mary-Corwin Hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and our Emergency Room provides 24-hour emergency health care services.
Our leading-edge teams deliver remarkable care, high-quality outcomes and unparalleled patient satisfaction within our medical specialties of cancer care and orthopedic services. Our commitment is to help you get well and stay well.
You can count on our comprehensive, nationally recognized cancer care with state-of-the-art technology, leading physicians and the highest standard of quality cancer care anywhere in Southern Colorado and award-winning orthopedics program and Joint Replacement Center gives patients access to leading-edge solutions, the latest techniques and the most advanced technology.
The Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital is a comprehensive cancer treatment program located in Pueblo. The center offers patients state-of-the art technology, the most advanced treatments, and leading oncology physicians all in one place, making cancer treatment easier and more efficient for patients and their families. We provide access to a wide range of multidisciplinary care resources, including disease-specific and evidence-based guidelines and treatment plans.
You can count on us to be there for you. We understand that times of illness and injury affect not only our patients, but also their loved ones. The information below will help you before, during, and after you come to our hospital. Our goal is to provide the level of patient experience that enhances your peace of mind and earns your full confidence.
Please read CommonSpirit Health's current COVID-19 visitor restrictions. Contact the hospital directly for additional individual visitor policies that may apply.
All visitors of patients at our hospital enjoy equal visitation privileges consistent with patient preferences and subject to the facility’s clinical restrictions. Visitor policy may be subject to change. Please adhere to any adjustments to permitted visitors, as posted in our facility.
Patients and visitors may park in the parking lot in front of the main entrance and adjacent lots around the hospital. Free parking is available 24 hours a day. Free valet parking is available at the west entrance Monday through Friday from 6 am to 5 pm. Please see the security office, located in the emergency department, for assistance after hours.
Vending machines are located on the first floor and accept cash and credit card payments.
Location: On the first floor of the East Tower
Weekday hours
Location: In the West Tower lobby
Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 7 pm and 10 pm - 2 am
Saturday and Sunday: 7 am - 7 pm and 10 pm - 2 am
Our gift shop is conveniently located in the new main entrance of the hospital. Visitors can find a variety of gifts and convenience items for their family members or loved ones in the hospital. Call 719-557-5684 to get the most updated hours.
The Resale Shop is located on the ground level near the north employee entrance. It offers new and gently used merchandise at great prices. Call 719-557-5498 to get the most updated hours.
Letters and packages are delivered to patients Monday - Friday. If you have letters to be mailed, you may give them to your nurse. Flowers addressed to you will be delivered to your room unless you are in the intensive care unit. Only Mylar® balloons are permitted in the hospital. Latex balloons can cause allergic responses and interfere with hospital safety systems.
ATMs are located on the first floor of the East Tower neat the main intersection and on the first floor in the main lobby of the West Tower.
CommonSpirit Health St. Mary-Corwin Hospital President Michael Cafasso shares how the moment you step into the St. Mary-Corwin, you'll find more than a hospital; you'll discover a symphony of care where compassion and expertise come together to create a healing masterpiece.
You make the difference for so many. We have the good fortune of meeting many of the patients that are so positively affected by the generous commitment of people in this community and the commitment of care they have received at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital.
We are truly blessed to have so many caring people who believe in and support our mission. We invite you to read more about the heritage of our hospital as well as the many patients and programs we help to support. We also invite you to join us in our mission to promote the health and well-being of the people in the communities we serve.
St. Mary-Corwin Hospital strives to help our community members in living a healthy lifestyle the promotes wellness and prevents disease and illness through a variety of community health and wellness programs.
Pueblo StepUp is a nonprofit organization that provides access to health care and wellness services for at-risk members of the community. Services include free senior wellness clinics, wellness management and fitness classes for the elderly, free application assistance for enrollment in the state's low-income insurance plans, Medicaid for children and pregnant women, and care management services for clients who are already enrolled in CHP+ and Children's Medicaid.
Pueblo StepUp
1925 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
Phone: 719-557-5886
The Resale Shop at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital offers a variety of new and gently used merchandise at great prices, and is staffed by the dedicated volunteers. All proceeds from the resale shop go directly back to the hospital to benefit programs that aid in the comfort and well being of our patients. We accept donations of gently used clothing, toys, books and other miscellaneous items.
For questions regarding the acceptance of any items, contact us:
Phone: 719-557-5498
Located on the ground level of the hospital, at the North employee entrance.
Hours:
If you are interested in volunteering at the Resale Shop, contact us:
Phone: 719-557-5643
How to submit an engagement request
CommonSpirit hospitals receive many requests each year asking us to engage in community events and programs. Supporting the communities in this way is a reflection of our mission to improve the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.
Before submitting a request, please consider the following:
