Philosophy, Values and Mission

Saint Francis Medical Center is a Catholic healthcare provider established on Judeo-Christian principles that upholds the heritage of the founding Franciscan Sisters who cared for their patients and employees in the spirit of giving and St. Francis of Assisi.

From humble beginnings in the late 19th century to being recognized as a regional and national healthcare leader today, Saint Francis has a rich history of healing throughout the region and in neighboring states.

The Medical Center’s belief in God’s love for us and our love for God and neighbors is the guiding principle that affects who Saint Francis is as a healthcare facility and what it does in its healing ministry. Saint Francis endeavors to follow Christ’s healing tradition, witnessing God’s loving presence among all people, safeguarding the sacredness and dignity of human life, and providing care to all who seek help.


The Medical Center’s commitment to this philosophy is carried out daily through the following values that guide and direct its work.

Philosophy and Values

• We Respect the dignity and worth of each person and strive to promote the rights of our patients.
• We are dedicated to Caring and Compassion for all whom we serve. Their needs of body, mind and spirit are our first priority.
• We are committed to Quality Service through continuous quality improvement, teamwork and collaboration.
• We encourage Innovation through an empowered work force as a way of achieving healthcare services that embrace our philosophy, values and mission.
• We believe in Community Stewardship and will work in collaborative partnership with others to help assure affordable and accessible services for all people of this region.

Mission

The mission of Saint Francis Medical Center is to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by its Christian philosophy and values.