Hospital Sisters Health System
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a non-profit, Catholic healthcare system based in Springfield, Illinois. It operates a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities across Illinois and Wisconsin. HSHS is sponsored by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, a religious congregation founded in 1844 in Germany.
History[edit | edit source]
The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis established their first hospital in the United States in 1875 in Springfield, Illinois. Over the years, the congregation expanded its healthcare mission, leading to the formation of the Hospital Sisters Health System in 1978. HSHS has grown to include 15 hospitals and numerous clinics, providing a wide range of medical services.
Mission and Values[edit | edit source]
HSHS is guided by the mission of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, which emphasizes compassionate care, respect for human dignity, and a commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable. The core values of HSHS include respect, care, competence, and joy.
Services[edit | edit source]
HSHS offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including:
- Emergency medicine
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Primary care
- Surgical services
- Women's health
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
HSHS operates the following hospitals:
- HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois
- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, Illinois
- HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois
- HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, Illinois
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Illinois
- HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, Illinois
- HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
- HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
- HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
- HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- HSHS St. Clare Hospital in Weston, Wisconsin
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Waupun, Wisconsin
Education and Research[edit | edit source]
HSHS is involved in medical education and research through partnerships with various academic institutions. The system provides clinical training for medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
Community Involvement[edit | edit source]
HSHS is committed to community health and wellness. The system conducts various outreach programs, health screenings, and educational initiatives to improve public health and address social determinants of health.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Catholic health care
- Non-profit hospital
- Healthcare in the United States
- Hospital Sisters of St. Francis
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- HSHS St. John's Hospital
- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
- HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
- HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital
- HSHS Holy Family Hospital
- HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
- HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital
- HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital
- HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
- HSHS St. Clare Hospital
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital
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