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 FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 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
Three Ascension leaders recognized as Catholic Health Association 2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders
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Three Ascension leaders recognized as Catholic Health Association 2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders

Ascension’s Becker, Dilley, and Kelly named CHA Tomorrow’s Leaders
Chief Pharmacy Officer Mike Wascovich highlights national collaboration to expand medication access on CHA podcast
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Chief Pharmacy Officer Mike Wascovich highlights national collaboration to expand medication access on CHA podcast

The program distributes donated medications from pharmaceutical manufacturers to nonprofit clinics and pharmacies serving populations in need, helping patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.
Ascension’s Krisda Chaiyachati recognized with national telehealth leadership award
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Ascension’s Krisda Chaiyachati recognized with national telehealth leadership award

Krisda H. Chaiyachati honored by the American Telemedicine Association

Facts & Statistics

$1.7 billion

in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients in FY25.

97,300

associates

90 / 22

90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals and 22 senior living facilities

Contact Us

Ascension Edmundson building

Ascension Headquarters


4600 Edmundson Rd
St. Louis, MO 63134