In the spirit of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus to God’s people.
OUR VISION
The Sisters of Charity Health System is a beacon of hope devoted to healing and addressing the unmet needs of individuals, families and communities through a network of innovative services.
OUR VALUES
Compassion: displays a profound sense of interconnectedness by:
- responding to needs, pains and sufferings of others with concern, empathy and support
- treating all persons we serve and with whom we co-minister with dignity
- exhibiting an attitude of acceptance and forgiveness
- listening with empathy and attention
- serving as a catalyst for change, especially for the disenfranchised
Courage: dares to take risks that our faith-based demands of us by:
- speaking out on issues that challenge our mission and Catholic identity
- making difficult decisions with integrity and in a timely manner
- promoting economic, political and social conditions to support the fundamental rights of all individuals that enable them to meet their potential and achieve the common good of society
- addressing institutional problems and issues quickly, objectively and directly
Respect: values dignity and sacredness of life from conception through death by:
- treating individuals and their families with profound respect and utmost regard
- maintaining an attitude and atmosphere of loving hospitality
- addressing the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of the person
- ensuring that diversity exists at all levels
- being trustful, keeping confidences; being truthful, direct and sincere; apologizing for misunderstandings, inconveniences or mistakes
Justice: develops right relationships internally and externally by:
- developing or eliminating programs to ensure excellent service and quality
- acting as responsible stewards of all resources
- addressing the needs of the poor and vulnerable
- treating employees justly and respectfully
- advocating to secure the human right to health care
Collaboration: promotes inclusive, compassionate and collaborative relationships by:
- encouraging interaction internally and externally to empower others for service
- fostering and sharing of gifts and talents within our institution and larger community
- facilitating dialogue and networking with individuals and organizations
- assisting others to realize the importance of their work in contributing to the mission
- promoting a sensitivity to diversity in planning and implementing programs, hiring practices, advertising and other initiatives