Pope John Paul the II defined health as “Health is a dynamic tension towards physical, mental, social, and spiritual harmony, and not only the absence of illness…”
The provision of quality health care to all people is a Sisters of Charity Health System hallmark that touches everything we do.
The roots of this ministry lie within the more than 170-year legacy of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.
The Sisters of Charity Health System oversees the St. Vincent Charity Health Campus in Cleveland, Ohio, which includes the St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center. The health center is a faith-based, high-quality outpatient health care provider offering services in primary care, occupational health, behavioral health and addiction medicine, urgent care, psychiatric emergency services, and more.
The Sisters of Charity Health System provides residential eldercare services at Regina Health Center in Richfield, Ohio, and Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford, Ohio.
These organizations have earned national recognition for cutting-edge achievements in clinical practice and innovation, active involvement in meeting ever-changing community needs, and shared commitment to representing the compassion and excellence that distinguishes Catholic health care.
What is Catholic Health care?
In short, Catholic health care providers see their work as an extension of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine have been devoted to healing since 1851. Their philosophy and mission exemplify the belief that Catholic hospitals continue the healing ministry of Jesus through direct care, outreach services and related health and human services activities. They collaborate with others in bringing services to those who need them most.
Health care is in the midst of rapid change, but the Catholic character of the mission remains a constant within the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. They continue to seek ways to meet emerging needs while at the same time supporting their present ministries. More than 160 years of devotion to healing is alive and well through the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.
The Sisters of Charity Health System follows the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This document offers moral guidance, drawn from the Catholic Church's theological and moral teachings, on various aspects of health care delivery.
St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center
The health center is a faith-based, high-quality outpatient health care provider offering services in primary care, occupational health, behavioral health and addiction medicine, urgent care, psychiatric emergency services, and more.
Light of Hearts Villa
Light of Hearts Villa is committed to serving seniors with grace and integrity through quality, affordable services. Guided by faith, Light of Hearts Villa provides an enhanced, enriched and improved quality of life for older adults and their families.
Regina Health Center
Located in Richfield, Ohio, Regina Health Center offers quality, faith-based skilled nursing, assisted living and rehabilitation services with compassionate care in a unique setting that includes 101 nursing beds, 54 assisted living care units, and a special memory care unit.
Recent Blog Posts
April 25, 2024
Joseph & Mary's Home newsletter highlights how it is adapting to serve a growing population of older adults experiencing housing instability
The recent issue of The Journey, the biannual newsletter of Joseph & Mary’s Home, features a cover article about how we are adapting to serve a growing population of older adults experiencing housing instability. The newsletter also reports on outcomes and financials from 2023, a donor spotlight on a couple with a giving spirit, the 2023 donor honor roll, a staff spotlight and news updates.
April 3, 2024
Healthy Learners releases 2023 annual report, highlighting how the ministry is painting a world full of possibilities
Last year, Healthy Learners provided 15,841 services and 21,334 health screenings to children across South Carolina, traveling 115,179 miles to enable students to receive those screenings and services. The Healthy Learners 2023 Annual Report highlights these figures and provides updates on each service area and how the ministry continues to expand the services and screenings provided to ensure healthy children, better students and thriving communities.
March 31, 2024
Easter Blessings 2024
Alleluia, Alleluia. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. In this season of resurrection and new life, may we rejoice in the miracle of Easter and the many blessings of God's love.
March 25, 2024
Early Childhood Resource Center executive director selected for Leadership Ohio Class of 2024
Early Childhood Resource Center Executive Director Angela Moses has been announced as one of the 35 visionaries shaping Ohio's future as appointed by the Leadership Ohio program, Class of 2024. Leadership Ohio is the state’s only leadership development program that connects diverse leaders from across Ohio to promote positive change. After receiving a record 147 nominations through a competitive selection process, the organization appointed 35 individuals as 2024 Leadership Ohio Fellows.