The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth founded Saint John's Health Center in 1942. Saint John's is one of 13 hospitals and clinics in the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation (SCLHS.) Our Mission of service and our commitment to excellence in health and healing — most particularly in our four key areas of excellence: Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, and Women's Health — are based in the founding creed of the SCLHS.
Our Creed
We believe that God's healing love is made present through us. Every person in the system in every position is part of this mission.
The health care we provide is based on community need and available resources with special concern for the poor. We are partners in this care with physicians and other providers. The community, and, indeed, our whole society, is responsible with us for the health of its members. We collaborate with other health care providers to improve the health of the community, control costs, and conserve resources.
In the tradition of the Catholic Church we value human life and promote the health of the whole person. To the people in our communities we owe respect for their dignity and excellent service.
Many resources combine to show God's healing love. The greatest of these is our employees. They must receive from us respect, fair wages, an environment in which they feel trusted, and the opportunity to share responsibility for our goals. They deserve leadership that is capable and just.
At all levels within our system we are resources to one another and share our expertise.
Our competent staff and high quality technology are a resource for physicians and other medical professionals. We, in turn, seek their involvement in shaping our future.
We protect the health of our fundamental resource, the earth. The material resources entrusted to us are well maintained, clean, and attractive. We must earn an adequate margin to continue to provide good health care, always mindful that this resource comes from our patients and communities.
Two qualities mark our work. One is excellence. We set high standards and expect to reach them. The other is friendliness. In our presence people feel comfortable and worthwhile. These qualities are touched by a sense of God present in our actions bringing healing.