Media Resources & Reports

Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and faith-based healthcare systems in the U.S.

Ascension Facts & Statistics

  • $1.1 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs, along with $1.5 billion in unreimbursed care for Medicare patients.
  • 58K births
  • 98,000+ associates
  • 27,000 aligned providers
  • 36 states and the District of Columbia with active sites of care
  • 91 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals
  • 27 hospitals with ownership interest

Media inquiries & guidelines

All media inquiries should be directed to mediainquires@ascension.org.

Members of the media should not visit any Ascension location or campuses unannounced or without coordinating with relevant members of the external communications team. Ascension adheres to all guidelines and requirements outlined in The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Reports and impact

Explore how Ascension is advancing healthcare, strengthening communities, and living our Mission through our national and local Ministry reports.
  • Ministry in Action Report

    Ascension brings our Mission to life through compassionate care, clinical excellence, strategic community partnerships, and service across our Ministry.

  • Ascension Maternal Health Report

    Ascension is advancing maternal and infant health through clinical excellence, innovation, and community-focused care.

  • Graduate Medical Education Report

    Ascension is preparing the next generation of physicians through exceptional education, research, and clinical training.

  • Ascension Clinical Research Institute Report

    Our clinical research teams are innovating groundbreaking new treatments and improving patient care across Ascension.