St Joseph~s Auxiliary Hospital

Name :

St Joseph~s Auxiliary Hospital

Address  :

10707 29 AVE NW

Town  :

Edmonton

State  :

Alberta

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

T6J 6W1

Phone  :

780 430 9110

Fax  :

780 430 9777

Web URL  :


Description

St Josephs Auxiliary Hospital is a 204bed faithbased voluntary continuing care facility operating within the Capital Health Authority and in collaboration with other health care service providers We provide programs and services to people of all faiths cultures ages abilities and interests 2007 marks the anniversary of our eighty years of service here in Edmonton Alberta

As a faithbased organization St Josephs recognizes and supports the unique and valuable attributes input and needs of all who come in contact with the organization that is clients and their families staff volunteers and community partners The gifts that persons of all ages and capabilities bring to each situation are valued people are encouraged and supported to maximize their potential be it in relation to health or their role within the hospital Continual learning through experience education research andor partnerships is highly valued promoted and shared

Mission Statement
We Believe
In living the Gospel values which inspire the Sisters of Providence of St Vincent de Paul and in continuing their ministry of compassionate care to people of all cultures and beliefs

We Serve
People who require community support continuing care or palliative care

We Provide
A broad spectrum of programs and services focusing on health and wellness and incorporating the unique qualities and capabilities of each individual

We Committ
To provide quality care with compassion in the Christian tradition

Vision Statement
In the Christian spirit of our Founders we foster the development and delivery of innovative continuing care programs and services to meet the evolving health needs of those we serve

Values
St Josephs Mission and Vision is based on values

Stewardship

Social Justice

Gods Healing Presence

Ethical Reflection

Hope

Community

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