Saint Agnes Hospital

Description

Saint Agnes Hospital is a 307bed fullservice teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties

In 1862 The Daughters of Charity began Saint Agnes Hospital carrying on their centuriesold mission of service The first Catholic hospital in Baltimore Saint Agnes was originally created to provide nursing care for the poor The facility moved to its present location in 1876 and was reorganized as a fullservice hospital in 1906

In 1999 Saint Agnes parent organization The Daughters of Charity National Health System joined the Sisters of St Joseph Health System to create Ascension Health the largest nonprofit health care organization in the nation As the current parent organization of Saint Agnes Hospital Ascension Health is dedicated to reaching new heights in health care and service to our communities as well as serving as a model for faithbased health care throughout the world

At Saint Agnes Hospital we believe that the care we provide our patients is second to none We offer a full range of health care services and are proud that the doctors nurses and health care professionals on our staff are the best in the industry We believe it is our privilege to serve the people of the BaltimoreWashington area and to care for all patients who enter our doors

Our Mission
At Saint Agnes Hospital we commit ourselves to spirituallycentered health care which is rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus

In the spirit of St Elizabeth Ann Seton and in collaboration with others we continually reach out to all people in our community with a special concern for those who are poor and vulnerable

As a Catholic health care ministry and member of Ascension Health we are dedicated to the art of healing to sustain and improve the lives of the individuals and communities we serve We are also called to advocate for a just society

Through our words and deeds our ministry is provided in an atmosphere of deep respect love and compassion

Our Vision
Patients are our passion Our physicians and associates are our pride Healing is our joy

We will be widely known for the way our physicians nurses and associates combine sophisticated medical technology with spirituality and compassion Shouldertoshoulder we stand united in our community to care for those in need We will be a leader in service excellence

Our Core Values
Reverence Respect and compassion for the dignity of another

Integrity Trust through personal leadership in words and actions

Wisdom Integrates excellence and stewardship into performance improvement

Creativity Promotes innovation and meets change with vitality and
enthusiasm

Dedication Affirms the hope and joy of our ministry

Service Provides service that is truly responsive to the needs of others