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March 24, 2026

Sisters of Charity Health System Commits $3 Million to Support Behavioral Health Crisis Center Led by The Centers

The Sisters of Charity Health System has announced a $3 million funding commitment to support the development of a Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) led by The Centers. The funding announcement marks a landmark investment in the behavioral health infrastructure of Cuyahoga County and a commitment to create a crisis receiving and stabilization center in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood to support individuals experiencing a mental health and/or addiction emergency.

St. Vincent Charity Health and Healing Hub, rosary hall, Sister Judith Ann Karam, Behavioral Health Crisis Center, sister, Sr. Ignatia Gavin, CSA, Center for Addiction Medicine, Sisters of Charity Health System, Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

January 26, 2026

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland Announces Return of Grantmaking and Restart of Operations

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland today announced the official restart of its philanthropic operations following a strategic pause in operations that began at the end of 2024 as leadership transitions happened at the Foundation and the Sisters of Charity Health System. After a period of reflection and strategic planning, the Foundation is resuming its longstanding mission with a focus on addressing the social drivers of health by supporting the needs of people and families primarily in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood.

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, Foundations

July 10, 2025

Goodwill and Sisters of Charity Health System Explore New Opportunity Center in Cleveland’s Central Neighborhood

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio and the Sisters of Charity Health System (SCHS) are exploring an exciting new collaboration aimed at further uplifting Cleveland’s Central Neighborhood. The centerpiece of this potential partnership is a proposed Goodwill Opportunity Center, to be located on the former grounds of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center at 2351 East 22nd Street. The proposed Center will serve as a dynamic resource—not only for Goodwill’s mission-based programs—but also for additional community agencies, creating greater access to vital social services for the residents of Central and the broader Cleveland community.

Sisters of Charity Health System, St. Vincent Charity Health and Healing Hub

February 17, 2025

Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood Hires New Program Director

The Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood, which is a program of the Sisters of Charity Health System, has hired Catondra Noye as its new program director. The Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood works with multiple partners in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood to break the cycle of poverty and address social drivers of health by advancing family health, education, social capital, stability and economics. Noye brings 25 years of experience as a community-focused leader with organizations around the country.

Promise Neighborhood, Sisters of Charity Health System

June 20, 2024

St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center Transitioning Psychiatric Emergency Services to MetroHealth Effective July 1

Psychiatric emergency services will transition from St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center to The MetroHealth System effective July 1, 2024. This is the result of the determination by the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County that psychiatric emergency services should be offered by a hospital with access to a full psychiatric emergency department. As St. Vincent Charity closes its psychiatric emergency services unit June 30, MetroHealth is preparing to open a new psychiatric emergency department on its Cleveland Heights campus later this fall.

St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center, Behavioral Health

June 17, 2024

Sisters of Charity Health System Announces Experienced Nonprofit Leader Michael Goar As Next President and CEO

After an extensive national search, the Sisters of Charity Health System has named Michael J. Goar as its new President and CEO, to lead the Cleveland-based Catholic nonprofit in its next era of service. Goar, an accomplished executive with over 25 years driving impact for mission-driven organizations, will assume the role on July 22, 2024, succeeding Jan Murphy, M.S.N., FACHE.

Sisters of Charity Health System, Janice Murphy, Sister Judith Ann Karam, Michael Goar

June 4, 2024

Dr. Ted Parran and Dr. Mykola Kolganov Named Co-Medical Directors at Rosary Hall Addiction Treatment Program

Northeast Ohio addiction medicine experts, Dr. Ted Parran and Dr. Mykola Kolganov, have been named co-medical directors of Rosary Hall, the historic alcohol and drug treatment center housed at St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center. Rosary Hall offers innovative treatments, personalized care plans, intensive outpatient rehabilitation and groundbreaking addiction treatment research.

St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center, rosary hall

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St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and University Hospitals get close to $3 million in federal money to fight addiction

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and University Hospitals a $2.89 million grant to improve access to addiction care in Northeast Ohio.

The Plain Dealer / cleveland.com

Telehealth rises to meet health care need in pandemic

As we continue through the pandemic, regular checkups and health care visits are more important than ever. But when every trip out of the house poses the risk of infection, many individuals fear visiting the doctor.

Cleveland Jewish News

COVID-19 pandemic shows skeptics telehealth technology's benefits and opportunities

The payment models and regulations that have for years stymied the health care industry's efforts to grow virtual-care options have been rapidly adjusted during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing a wave of patients to access their providers through telehealth.

Crain's Cleveland Business

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April 20, 2026

Transformation of Cleveland's Central neighborhood continues with completion of Sankofa Villa housing redevelopment

Sisters of Charity Health System President & CEO Michael Goar joined local politicians, dignitaries and other community stakeholders who were speakers at the recent ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Sankofa Village phase IV. The final phase added 50 high-quality, affordable rental homes and completed the 236-unit, $115 million Cedar Extension Transformation Plan in Cleveland's Central neighborhood.

Sisters of Charity Health System, St. Vincent Charity Health & Healing Hub

April 16, 2026

Health System key data and outcomes highlighted in Mission in Action: 2025 Impact Report

The collective efforts, services and grantmaking of the Sisters of Charity Health System directly or indirectly benefitted more than 1 million people in 2025. The newly released Mission in Action: 2025 Impact Report highlights key data and outcomes from our ministries, programs and foundations.

Sisters of Charity Health System

April 15, 2026

Mission & Intention: Light of Hearts Villa releases 2025 Impact Report

Light of Hearts Villa has released its 2025 impact report, which details the ministry's financials, record-breaking fundraising success, community outreach services, accomplishments and more. The report provides a statement of financial position and provides a breakdown of the $871,416 fundraising total in 2025.

Light of Hearts Villa, health care

April 8, 2026

Hope Endures: Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton 2025 annual report

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton recently released its 2025 annual report, which highlights $3,495,131 in grants distributed in Stark and surrounding counties to more than 50 organizations in three strategic areas: responsive efforts, strategic collaborations and foundation-led initiatives. Marking 30 years in 2026, the foundation has distributed nearly $88 million to organizations reflecting its commitment to uplift the poor and underserved.

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton, Foundations

April 3, 2026

Easter Blessings 2026

In this season of resurrection and new life, may we rejoice in the sacrifice on Good Friday and the miracle of Easter and the many blessings of God's love. Thank you, always, for your support and partnership with our family of healing ministries and their devoted service to individuals, families and communities in Ohio and South Carolina.

Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, Sisters of Charity Health System, Prayers

April 2, 2026

News from our ministries: Growth is all around us

As we enter the spring season, we're reminded that growth is happening all around us. Across the Sisters of Charity Health System, that growth is both meaningful and mission-driven. We're pleased to share another edition of our new monthly newsletter — offering a snapshot of the people, programs and progress shaping this growth.