The Daughters of Charity health ministry advances and strengthens the
healing mission of the Catholic Church through ideas, influence and
actions. We are faithful to the tradition of service established by St.
Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Our MISSION is to make a positive
difference in the lives and health status of individuals and communities.
Central to our mission is service to those who are poor. The health
services we provide are spiritually centered, accessible, and affordable.
Our VISION is to establish a
strong, vibrant Catholic health ministry in the United States in the 21st
century. We are committed to partnering with those physicians, sponsors
and other associates with whom we share compatible values. Laity are our
partners in this shared responsibility for the future of our healthy
ministry.
Our VISION calls us to:
- Become an advocate for a humane and just society, especially for
those who are poor and vulnerable.
- Emphasize a culture that embraces learning, diversity, collaboration
and the well-being of our associates.
- Strengthen the development of religious and lay leaders.
- Commit ourselves to all aspects of health -- community health,
personal health, disease management and spirituality.
- Provide a full continuum of care, which includes home, community,
ambulatory and inpatient services, that meets preventative, acute and
chronic health needs.
- Foster growth through partnership, acquisitions, and
diversification.
- Invest in change by demonstrating the value of innovation.
We must transform our governance, service
models and thinking to continue our mission and achieve this vision. In
keeping with St. Vincent de Paul, “Let us put confidence in our Lord,
for He will be with us first and last in the accomplishment of a work to
which He has called us.”
Our core VALUES inspire us to:
- Service of the Poor
Generosity of spirit for persons most in need..
- Reverence
Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
- Integrity
Inspiring trust through personal leadership.
- Creativity
Courageous innovation.
- Dedication
Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry.