Dr. Joseph Collins Retires After Decades of Compassionate and Person-Centered Care

Joseph Collins, D.O., former Director of Medical Services at Saint Luke Institute (SLI), recently retired after 21 years of valued service and leadership. Dr. Collins received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency training at the Georgetown University Medical Center. He has a board certification from the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

At a recent celebration marking his retirement, current and former staff as well as board members of SLI gathered to wish Dr. Collins well. Many shared their experiences of him warmly, praising him as a man of deep faith, who consistently demonstrates a high level of expertise and kindness toward his clients and colleagues alike. Over a career which has included care for hundreds at SLI, he is treasured for his gentle and holistic approach to care.

Speaking at his retirement event, Dr. Collins was deeply moved by the many positive testimonials, and emphasized how the care approach at SLI featured three “C”s – compassion, commitment, and consecration. In this way, he encapsulated well SLI’s mission of fostering healthy life and ministry for priests, deacons, religious, and all those who minister in the Church.

All at SLI are sincerely grateful to Dr. Collins for his immeasurable contributions and wish him a happy and life-giving retirement!

This article was featured in the October 2024 issue of LukeNotes, the quarterly newsletter of Saint Luke Institute.