Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Joseph's Medical Group
and the Saint Joseph's Health System, a member of Catholic Health East, gives tangible expression to Christ's merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

To fulfill this mission we commit ourselves to:

• Honor the intrinsic dignity of all persons, both those we serve and those
  who serve
• Make a positive difference in the health of our communities
• Collaborate with those who share our mission and values
• Advocate for a compassionate and just society
• Lead in clinical innovation

Core values

• Reverence for each person - We believe that each person is sacred
• Community - We collaborate with our neighbors to improve our life together
• Justice - We advocate for a society in which all can realize their full potential
  and achieve the common good 
• Commitment to those who are poor - We give special attention to those who are poor or underserved
• Stewardship - We care for and strengthen the health ministry and all resources entrusted to us
• Courage - We dare to take the risks our faith and values demand of us
• Integrity - We keep our word and are faithful to who we say we are
• Excellence - We hold ourselves to high standards of quality and professionalism
• Compassion - We are moved by human suffering and strive to heal body, mind and spirit