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 FY2023, Ascension provided $2.2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia.

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.

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Executive Leadership

Joseph R. Impicciche, JD, MHA

Chief Executive Officer, Ascension

Sally Deitch, MSN, MHA, RN, FACHE

Executive Vice President, Nursing and Operations Infrastructure, Ascension

Richard Fogel, MD, FACC, FHRS

Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Ascension

Tom VanOsdol, MS, MA, FACHE

Executive Vice President and Chief Mission Integration Officer, Ascension

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Recent National News

News Releases

Ascension publishes new report demonstrating its commitment to advancing maternal health

The 1 in 50: Ascension Maternal Health Report offers an in-depth look into the current state of maternal health, spotlighting Ascension’s pivotal role in delivering care to a significant portion of the nation's newborns and their mothers, particularly those from underserved communities as well as addressing the social determinants of health that often lead to disparities in care.

April 17, 2024