St. Luke's HealthBaylor St. Lukes Medical Center
- Location
- Houston, TX
Organization Details
About
CHI St. Lukes Health is committed to excellence and compassion in caring for the whole person while creating healthier communities. CHI St. Lukes Health is comprised of eight hospitals across the Greater Houston area, including CHI St. Lukes HealthBaylor St. Lukes Medical Center, a quaternary care facility that is home to the Texas Heart Institute, a world-class cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by the late Denton A. Cooley, MD. Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center was the first hospital in Texas designated as an ANCC Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence, receiving the award four times. CHI St. Lukes Health is a part of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), one of the nations largest nonprofit health systems.
Mission Statement
The mission of Catholic Health Initiatives is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church, supported by education and research. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we create healthier communities.