HSHS About Us

About Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS)

Since 1875, the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis have been caring for patients in Illinois, Wisconsin and other locations in the United States and across the world. Today, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a multi-institutional healthcare system that cares for patients in 14 communities in Illinois and Wisconsin.

With 15 hospitals, scores of community-based health centers and clinics, nearly 2,300 physician partners, and more than 13,000 colleagues, HSHS is committed to its mission “to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through our high-quality Franciscan health care ministry.”

HSHS is sponsored by Hospital Sisters Ministries, a Public Juridic Person (PJP) approved by the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, Vatican City, on July 2, 2015, and the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis is the Founding Institute/Legacy Sponsor. As the Sponsor of HSHS and its ministries, Hospital Sisters Ministries serves as Members of HSHS and with the HSHS Board of Directors fulfills all requirements of Church and Civil law. The Members have certain Reserved Powers as set forth in the bylaws of HSHS and exercise specific authority therein.

HSHS was incorporated on December 26, 1978.

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Mission & Values

Our core values of Respect, Care, Competence and Joy will be lived by all who work here and felt by all who use our services.

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Our History

The History of Hospital Sisters Health System

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Transforming Health Care

Providing patients with a seamless, highly integrated experience

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Patient Financial Services

HSHS Policies & Programs

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Our Promise

HSHS continues to advance its mission through its care integration strategy by working closely with physician partners in Illinois and Wisconsin to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Together, we strive to ensure each patient who enters our system has seamless access to health and wellness programs, primary and specialty care, and acute and post-acute care.

Through their commitment to our care integration strategy, HSHS physician partners coordinate closely with our hospital and clinic colleagues to provide our patients with holistic care that meets their individual needs.

By leveraging the latest technology, emphasizing the importance of relationships, and living its values, HSHS is making a positive difference in the lives of the patients and families it is privileged to serve.

FY2021 Quick Facts

Population Served: 1.7 million people
Inpatient Admissions: 64,448
Emergency Department Visits: 251,606
Inpatient Surgeries: 12,804
Outpatient Surgeries: 41,306
Physicians on Medical Staff: 2,125
Total Colleagues: 12,606
Volunteers: 2,600+
Operating Revenue: $2.6 billion
Community Benefit: $211.7 million

Hospital Sisters of St. Francis

St. Francis of Assisi devoted himself to solitude, prayer and service to the poor. He continues to be the guiding spirit for our ministry endeavors. Our compassionate care for the poor, outcast and oppressed is the Franciscan spirit.

The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis are women who have dedicated their lives to and for the love of Christ Jesus, and to their brothers and sisters in Christ. Public vows made to God, through the church and community, are the manifestation of a life of simplicity and service to the sick and poor.