Our Mission

As a member of Catholic Health East and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, the mission of St. Mary's Health Care System is to be a compassionate healing presence in our community, committed to the sacredness of human life and the dignity of each person we serve.

Our Vision

We will respect the needs and value the dignity of every individual and continually seek to improve the lives of all we serve, including patients, co-workers, physicians and those with whom we partner. We will optimize our clinical performance and will maintain high standards of stewardship and accountability. We will be progressive and responsive to change across the health care continuum and will be considered a vital part of the community.

St. Mary's Values

Reverence for Each Person

We believe each person is a manifestation of the sacredness of human life.

Community

We demonstrate our connectedness to each other through inclusive and compassionate relationships.

Justice

We advocate for a society in which all can realize their full potential and achieve the common good.

Commitment to Those Who Are Poor

We give priority to those society ignores.

Stewardship

We care for and strengthen the ministry of all resources entrusted to us.

Courage

We dare to take the risks our faith demands of us.

Integrity

We keep our word and are faithful to who we say we are.

Compassion

We offer empathy and care in times of human suffering.

Excellence

We continually improve the care and services we provide to our patients, physicians, co-workers and community.

Adopted by the Board of Directors, May, 2004