** Mission & Values **
"St. John's Hospital provides a ministry of exceptional health care services to the people of central Illinois in the Catholic tradition of compassion, justice, and reverence for life."
Our mission's two facets -- business and spiritual -- help us redefine our purpose every day. The business side manages the realities of how to serve those that need our help, while the spiritual side focuses on the people who come to be healed. That spiritual focus sets us apart -- surfacing in the values we hold and our commitment to service.
** Respect **
Recognizing that every person, from time of conception, is a creature of God
As healthcare professionals, we see and treat people with injuries and ailments every day. It is important to remember that even though caring for patients is a regular occurrence for us, being cared for is not a regular occurrence for our patients. For them it is a new, and possibly, scary experience. We need to place ourselves in their shoes and show respect for them and how they are feeling.
** St. John's at a glance **
St. John's Hospital in Springfield is a regional healthcare center serving central and southern Illinois. The hospital is licensed for 539 beds, making it the largest hospital in downstate Illinois. Founded in 1875 by the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, it is also one of the largest Catholic hospitals in the United States.
Over 600 physicians representing approximately 30 specialties and sub-specialties are on the medical staff. St. John's serves as a teaching hospital for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine residents and medical students. The hospital also supports other areas of medical careers education: nursing, dietetics, ENDT, medical technology and respiratory therapy.
