Doctor and patient

About Ascension

Listening to you, caring for you.™

Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate and personalized care for all, especially those who need it most.

At Ascension, our commitment to patients and families begins with the doctors, nurses and care teams serving in our hospitals and care sites across the country. Our Catholic identity and healing Mission call us to care for everyone with dignity and respect, valuing those we serve and those we serve alongside.

Our national presence enables clinicians and caregivers to share best practices and innovations to ensure that we are providing the right care, at the right time and in the right setting.

We are committed to an inclusive culture that recognizes and celebrates diverse talents and perspectives. We are called to serve. We are Ascension.

Who We Are

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 vulnerable. In FY2024, Ascension provided $2.1 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 106,000 associates, 26,000 aligned providers, 105 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and 34 senior living facilities. Additionally, through strategic partnerships, Ascension holds an ownership interest in 26 other hospitals.

History & Sponsorships

Advancing an 800-year legacy and promise set forth by our original sponsor organizations to provide faith-based healthcare to those in need.
Recent National News
Ascension boosts interest in nurse preceptorship through revamped training program
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Ascension boosts interest in nurse preceptorship through revamped training program

Ascension knows that continued investment in nurse education and development is crucial to cultivating a robust and resilient network of caregivers.
Cutting mortality through ‘Recognize and Rescue’
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Cutting mortality through ‘Recognize and Rescue’

Since 2021, Recognize and Rescue has reduced risk-adjusted mortality by more than 20%, preventing over 4,000 deaths.
Infusing quality into our daily operations
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Infusing quality into our daily operations

As healthcare evolves, maintaining high clinical quality requires a collective effort across every department, embedding patient safety into daily operations.

FY24 Facts & Statistics

$2.1 billion

in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs

106,000

associates

105 / 34

105 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals and 34 senior living facilities

Contact Us

Ascension Edmundson building

Ascension Headquarters


4600 Edmundson Rd
St. Louis, MO 63134