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Calvary Hospital Awarded $5M Grant for Nursing Excellence and Innovation from The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Calvary Hospital announced today that it has been awarded a $5 million, five-year grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. The grant will enhance nursing excellence, enrich interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance patient and family care at Calvary, the leading provider of acute palliative and end-of-life care throughout Greater New York.

“We are extremely grateful to The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for supporting and believing in Calvary’s 125-year-old mission of compassionate, dignified care,” said Calvary President, Michael J. Fosina, FACHE.

Calvary is among 13 New York hospitals that received $51M from The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation through a competitive process. The investment will help each hospital achieve industry-leading frameworks in nursing excellence, establish innovative programs to support front-line nurses, and help recent nurse graduates transition into the profession.

The grant, known as the Nursing Initiative, will enable Calvary to participate in the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center’s Pathway to Excellence (PTE) program. This program will enhance patient care, strengthen collaboration among healthcare team members, and draw more key professionals to the fields of palliative, hospice, and end-of-life care.

“The Foundation’s support will help Calvary enrich and strengthen an intentionally positive practice environment where nurses are inspired, engaged, and supported to excel in their roles,” said Linda Valentino, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, Calvary Hospital.“The Foundation’s investment is transformative. It recognizes that nursing excellence is a driving force for quality, access, innovation, and human-centered care across the healthcare continuum,” added Dr. Valentino.

Nursing excellence, according to Calvary President, Michael Fosina, is a core Calvary principle:

“Our participation in PTE and the support of The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation enhances Calvary’s professional environment, bolstering our sustained investments in workforce development, nurse education, patient care, and quality. A robust, diverse nursing workforce is essential for meeting the often-complex needs of Calvary’s patients and their families,” Mr. Fosina said.

“From Binghamton to the Bronx, New York nurses are the backbone of patient care, demonstrating dedication and resilience. Our Nursing Initiative is designed to provide the resources needed to ensure they can thrive and deliver the highest quality of care,” said Msgr. Gregory Mustaciuolo, Chief Executive Officer, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. “By supporting nurses, we are investing in better patient care and outcomes.”

The Pathway to Excellence program recognizes healthcare organizations that foster a supportive and empowering workplace for nurses. It emphasizes shared decision-making, leadership, safety, quality, well-being, and professional development. Achieving this status is a mark of distinction recognized worldwide.

About Calvary: Calvary has provided exceptional palliative and hospice care throughout Greater New York for 125 years. Founded by the visionary Women of Calvary, Calvary is committed to providing compassionate care to patients with complex, life-limiting illnesses and their families. Calvary’s mission is characterized by a holistic, patient-centered approach to care that supports everyone’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It is a member of ArchCare, the healthcare ministry of the Archdiocese of New York.

About the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization established in 2019 to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers, bolster the health outcomes of vulnerable communities, eliminate barriers to care, and bridge gaps in health services. Named after a tireless advocate for immigrants, children, and the poor, the Foundation funds programs and initiatives across New York State that provide direct health care services and address social determinants under five grant program areas: Access to Care, Basic Needs, Healthcare Workforce, Mental & Behavioral Health, and the General Fund. In 2024, the Foundation marked $1 billion in grantmaking to support communities across the State. For more information, visit https://www.cabrinihealth.org.

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