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 persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2024, Ascension provided $2.1 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Across 17 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 128,000 associates, 33,000 affiliated providers, 118 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and 34 senior living facilities. Additionally, through strategic partnerships, Ascension holds an ownership interest in 16 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’s mission-driven pharmacy professionals and award-winning partner Dispensary of Hope provide vital medications to underserved communities
Policy Spotlight

Ascension’s mission-driven pharmacy professionals and award-winning partner Dispensary of Hope provide vital medications to underserved communities

Ascension recognizes the more than 3,000 mission-driven pharmacy professionals in our health system.
Ascension Joins Coalition Calling on Congress to Protect and Expand Access to Healthcare for Millions of Americans
Policy Spotlight

Ascension Joins Coalition Calling on Congress to Protect and Expand Access to Healthcare for Millions of Americans

Ascension has joined Keep Americans Covered to ensure access to care remains affordable for the 20 million Americans who rely on this financial relief.
Ascension joins Keep Americans Covered Coalition to advocate for affordable healthcare for millions
News Releases

Ascension joins Keep Americans Covered Coalition to advocate for affordable healthcare for millions

Ascension is building on its commitment to expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for all by joining Keep Americans Covered.

FY24 Facts & Statistics

$2.1 billion

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

128,000

associates

118 / 34

118 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals and 34 senior living facilities

Contact Us

Ascension Edmundson building

Ascension Headquarters


4600 Edmundson Rd
St. Louis, MO 63134