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 99,000 associates, 23,000 aligned providers, 94 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 27 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 30 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.

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 Launches Clinical Innovation Institute Focused on Technology and Innovation in Patient Care and Clinician Experience
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Ascension Launches Clinical Innovation Institute Focused on Technology and Innovation in Patient Care and Clinician Experience

This new initiative will focus on developing and implementing new insights from emerging care approaches and delivery models
Indispensable Support: Ascension’s Commitment to Affordable, Accessible Prescription Medications
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Indispensable Support: Ascension’s Commitment to Affordable, Accessible Prescription Medications

Ascension’s clinical model is centered on the patient-clinician relationship, making it easier for patients to navigate their health journey and access the care they need.
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Ascension and Dispensary of Hope Expand Access to Free or Low-cost Medications

Everyday, patients across the United States are forced to make an impossible choice between paying for medication, or sacrificing their health.

FY24 Facts & Statistics

$2.1 billion

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

99,000

associates

94 / 30

94 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals and 30 senior living facilities

Contact Us

Ascension Edmundson building

Ascension Headquarters


4600 Edmundson Rd
St. Louis, MO 63134