About St. Vincent Charity Hospital
St. Vincent Charity Hospital is a model of urban healthcare - progressive and vital; meeting the changing needs of the community today and tomorrow. Located in the heart of downtown, the Hospital has been part of the fabric of Cleveland and its communities for more than 137 years.
As a Catholic Hospital, our Caregivers are dedicated not only to caring for the body, but also for the mind and the soul. We strive to practice quality care, dedicate ourselves to all patients and commit ourselves to education. This is our mission.
History
Founded in 1865, St. Vincent Charity Hospital is Cleveland's oldest private hospital, located in the heart of Cleveland's revitalized downtown. It is a not-for-profit hospital known for many "firsts" including the first successful open heart surgery, the first free outpatient clinic, the first school of nursing, and the first hospital-based treatment program for alcoholics. St. Vincent Charity Hospital is a 480-bed acute care facility dedicated to its mission of providing quality Catholic health care. The institution offers a broad range of services for inpatients and outpatients, and is noted for its cardiac surgery and plans for a Level II Trauma Center. It is owned by a partnership between the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and University Hospitals Health System.
Its sister facility, Saint Luke's Medical Center, just 15 minutes away, offers 240hour, seven-day a week emergency services, an outpatient health center, physician offices, laboratory and radiology. Its Solon Medical Campus, located in Cleveland's easter suburbs, offers full-service emergency care, radiology and laboratory services and specialty physician offices.
The Hospital has served the Greater Cleveland community for 135 years and is undergoing a major renovation including a new state-of-the-art auditorium, which will enable surgeries to be viewed live via remote video-cameras in 2001. St. Vincent Charity Hospital was recently recognized for outstanding care and safety by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, earning 91 of 100 points - an achievement that is well above the national average.
Mission
Faithful to the philosophy and heritage of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, the St. Vincent Charity Hospital/Saint Luke's Medical Center family is committed to the healing mission of Jesus. As Caregivers, we serve with: a deep respect for the dignity and value of all persons, our practice of quality care, our dedication to the poor, and our commitment to education.
Vision
St. Vincent Charity Hospital/Saint Luke's Medical Center provides for the ever-changing healthcare needs of a diverse population. It is a model in Northeast Ohio for a Catholic mission-driven, community centered, urban healthcare delivery system. Our commitment to the community can be witnessed by the availability, accessibility, quality and cost of all services provided through our team of physicians, Caregivers and volunteers in partnership with University Hospitals Health System.
Values
Respect: We serve in an atmosphere of mutual respect and fairness, treating each person with reverence and dignity that recognizes each individual's contribution.
Integrity: We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and are honest and ethical in all our dealings.
Quality: We are committed to continuous improvement of our services to better each life as if it were our own.
Team Work: We celebrate the opportunity to come together as caregivers in an inclusive workplace where diversity and open communication are valued.
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