Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange is a religious congregation that serves as a foundational sponsor of major healthcare initiatives in the United States. The organization founded St. Joseph Health, which grew into a significant multi-state healthcare system providing acute care, home health, and hospice services. In 2016, St. Joseph Health merged with Providence Health & Services to create Providence St. Joseph Health, now known as Providence, which is one of the largest non-profit health systems in the country. While the congregation is not a biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturer, it oversees a vast network of clinical facilities that provide essential medical services and participate in clinical research. Their mission focuses on community health, social justice, and the provision of compassionate care to underserved populations.