St Francis Hosp & Hlth Ctrs

Description

About St Francis Hospital amp Health Centers
When it comes to expertise in a large number of medical specialties people in Indianapolis know their hospitals are more than up to the task for open heart surgery and balloon angioplasty to neurosurgery and neonatal intensive care From the simplest procedure to the most critical St Francis Hospital amp Health Centers strides to meet the needs of our community with precision and proven experience We provide quality care and services with a high level of compassion our patients have come to expect with a special concern for the health needs of the poor and disadvantaged

Yet if experience has taught us anything its that you never rest on your laurels You never stop improving The leaders physicians and employees at St Francis are always looking for ways to improve our care through the latest technology new procedures better medicines and new medical findings At St Francis were always finding ways to get better so our patients can too

At St Francis Hospital we want to help you lead a healthier life Whether it takes place through treatment or prevention and education classes we believe in enriching the lives of those around us by helping them achieve a healthier life Anyone who requests our services will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of their ability to pay ethnic background or religious affiliation

We advance and strengthen the healing mission of the Catholic Church by providing comprehensive excellent healthcare that is compassionate and attentive to the whole person body mind and spirit We promote healthy families responsible stewardship and a just society through valuebased relationships and communityfocused collaboration

Our Mission
To continue Christs ministry in our Franciscan tradition

History

History of St Francis
In 1914 the Order of the Sisters of St Francis of Perpetual Adoration founded a hospital in Beech Grove Ind With just 75 patient beds the hospital was founded on the belief that human needs should be met in a holistic mannera philosophy that continues to guide the development and operation today of St Francis Hospital amp Health Centers

As one of the largest health care systems in Indiana St Francis operates three main facilities in Beech Grove Indianapolis and Mooresville Additional outpatient facilities are located in the Indianapolis metropolitan area

St Francis is part of a network of 13 growing hospital campuses in Indiana and Illinois owned and operated by the Sisters of St Francis Health Services Inc

With the latest medical advances and stateoftheart facilities St Francis continues to be a leader in local health services St Francis is the only teaching hospital in Indiana to receive the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence three years in a row and is ranked among the top 5 percent of all hospitals in the country for overall clinical performance