Our Mission is at the forefront of each of our strategic decisions, how we care for our patients and communities, and how we treat one another as associates every single day. It shapes our culture long before a clinical decision is made and extends far beyond our hospital walls. Tom VanOsdol, FACHE, Executive Vice President and Chief Mission Integration Officer at Ascension, shares his perspective on how our Mission drives care and decision-making beyond the bedside. “When we understand our Mission and Catholic ministry identity as our firm and unwavering foundation, and the catalyst for all we do — rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer and the legacies of our historic sponsors — it guides both the decisions we make and how we lead and move our ministry forward in service to all.” During Mission Month at Ascension, we are reminded of our shared calling to serve every person with compassion, dignity, and respect. Whether through healthcare services or community health investment, our Mission and ministry identity continue to guide who we are and all we do.
About us
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most in need. In FY26, Ascension provided $1.1 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.5 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 36 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension's network encompasses approximately 98,000 associates, 27,000 aligned providers, 91 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 27 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates more than 300 ambulatory surgery centers with AMSURG, 22 senior living facilities, and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
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http://www.ascension.org/
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- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- St. Louis, MO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- healthcare, hospital, health system, technology, service center, home health, nursing, health clinics, and medical
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St. Louis, MO 63105, US
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St. Louis, MO 63134, US
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Updates
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Sometimes your “why” starts long before your career does. Valeria shares her journey from discovering her calling in nursing to caring for patients today as a compassionate Clinical Lead at Dell Children's Medical Center. Your nursing journey could start here, too. Explore career opportunities at Ascension: http://ascn.io/6042BHzq1g #LifeAtAscension
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We are proud to share that Mitesh Patel, MD, Ascension’s Vice President and Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of its 2026 Hospital and Health System Chief Transformation Officers to Know. Dr. Patel’s team is leading the expansion of teleneurology and telepsychiatry services to over 60 hospitals, enabling stroke evaluations in approximately eight minutes when clinically appropriate. Under his leadership, Ascension expanded patient-reported outcomes for orthopedic surgery across 50 hospitals. Preoperative capture increased from about 10% to nearly 90%, helping clinicians better understand patients’ progress and identify opportunities to support care. See how Dr. Patel and teams across Ascension are turning clinical innovation into more accessible, connected care: https://lnkd.in/gF58JcHi
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Join us in congratulating Ascension leaders named to Becker's Healthcare's 2026 “Rising Stars: Healthcare Leaders Under 40” list. Bo Beaudry of Ascension St. John, Robyn Morrissey of Ascension Saint Thomas, Christopher Dodson, MSHA, MBA of Ascension Via Christi, and Will Condon of Ascension Sacred Heart are helping their ministries expand access to care and respond to the needs of the communities they serve. Their work spans emergency and trauma care, rural outreach, ambulatory services, clinical growth, and strong partnerships with physicians and community organizations. Learn more about Ascension’s honorees and the work they are doing in the communities we serve: https://lnkd.in/gikJfZ3J
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Katie’s career journey is a great example of how your career can grow with you at Ascension. Through Ascension’s Vocare Tuition Program’s We Pay option, associates have access to 1,100+ courses and degrees on day one, creating opportunities to keep learning and building new skills. For Katie, that support helped her transition from patient care technician to certified surgical technologist. #LifeAtAscension
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This week, Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado participated in the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Health Care Leadership Forum, joining more than 100 healthcare leaders for a discussion on the future of the industry. The conversation explored the opportunities and challenges facing healthcare organizations, including the role of technology, leadership, and innovation in transforming care.
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Caring for others takes strength. And sometimes, strength looks like having people who care for you, too. NICU nurses Jessica and Brittany share an authentic look at how their teams support one another, from peer mentorship and the compassionate care committee to opportunities like the associate resiliency retreat. These are some of the ways we’re working to create a culture where associates can find connection, support and space to recharge. #LifeAtAscension #AscensionNurseStories
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Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado sat down for a fireside chat during the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives Annual Leadership Summit to share his perspective on the next generation of leaders, what it means for Ascension, and how we can create purposeful action. Hear more from Eduardo in the video below.
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Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado recently spoke with U.S. News & World Report about how we are transforming care delivery to better serve patients and communities. He shared how Ascension is building a balanced portfolio across hospitals, ambulatory, and post-acute services while expanding access to care in more convenient settings. Eduardo also discussed our investments in primary care, patient navigation, and a more connected care experience that helps people access the right care in the right setting. Read Eduardo’s full interview to learn more about where healthcare is headed and how we are evolving to meet patients’ needs. https://lnkd.in/gzKr72yD
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Every day, Ascension associates are finding new ways to care for all and strengthen the communities we serve. Over the past year, teams across Ascension have worked to expand access, improve outcomes, and address the needs that can shape a person’s health, both inside and outside our hospitals and clinics. The impact is reflected in the stories and data featured in our Ministry in Action report, from millions of social determinants of health screenings to expanded virtual care, community health services, medication access, cancer screenings, and research. Behind every number are people working to make healthcare more accessible, connected, and responsive to the communities we serve. Explore the full FY26 Ministry in Action report to see how our Mission is coming to life across Ascension. https://lnkd.in/ghkGR2Gj 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘪𝘴 2.15M.
