St Vincent Mercy Hospital

Details

Name :

St Vincent Mercy Hospital

Address  :

1331 South A Street

Town  :

Elwood

State  :

Indiana

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

46036

Phone  :

765 552 4600

Fax  :

765 552 4700

Web URL  :


Description

About Us
For over 80 years StVincent Mercy Hospital has been serving the healthcare needs of residents of Elwood and surrounding communities We offer expert care where YOU live never losing sight of our tradition of providing quality compassionate careamp8722close to home

Mission
Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words
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