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 in need. In FY26, Ascension provided $1.1 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.5 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 36 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension's network encompasses approximately 98,000 associates, 27,000 aligned providers, 91 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 27 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates more than 300 ambulatory surgery centers with AMSURG, 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
Ascension names two new members to its Board of Directors
News Articles

Ascension names two new members to its Board of Directors

Ascension today announced the appointments of Kedar S. Mate, MD, and David P. King to its Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2026.
Building a more integrated approach to rehabilitation across Ascension
News Articles

Building a more integrated approach to rehabilitation across Ascension

During National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, Ascension is highlighting its broader strategy to strengthen and connect rehabilitation services across its footprint.
Ascension reports $1.5B of Net Income, 141% growth YoY; Turns Operating Margin positive on core operations and closes AmSurg acquisition in FY26
News Releases

Ascension reports $1.5B of Net Income, 141% growth YoY; Turns Operating Margin positive on core operations and closes AmSurg acquisition in FY26

Ascension today announced strong financial results through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2026, reporting net income of positive $1.5 billion.

Facts & Statistics

$1.1 billion

in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.5 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients in FY26.

98,000+

associates

91 / 22

91 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals and 22 senior living facilities

Contact Us

Ascension Edmundson building

Ascension Headquarters


4600 Edmundson Rd
St. Louis, MO 63134