Mission & Values

"St. John's Hospital provides a ministry of exceptional health care services to the people of central Illinois in the Catholic tradition of compassion, justice, and reverence for life."

Our mission's two facets -- business and spiritual -- help us redefine our purpose every day. The business side manages the realities of how to serve those that need our help, while the spiritual side focuses on the people who come to be healed. That spiritual focus sets us apart -- surfacing in the values we hold and our commitment to service.

Respect

Recognizing that every person, from time of conception, is a creature of God.

When we respect others, we enjoy our job more. Respect is a two-way street; people respect me when they can see I respect them." --Sue Hoppe, RN, Birth Center

Hospitality

The bottom line is treating others the way you would like to be treated.

"We must do whatever it takes to make people want to come back to St. John's Hospital by making sure we treat everyone with the same (high) level of respect." -- Pam Burton, Personnel Clerk, Human Resources

Stewardship

Time, materials, and supplies must be used wisely; not just for our patients and ourselves, but also for the world around us.

"Stewardship starts with the responsible management of the small things. By wisely evaluating how something is being accomplished, we can look for better, more responsible ways to do the same thing. To me, stewardship means using good judgment in what resources I use, and responsible management of the items entrusted to my care. " -- Bill Minder, Senior Electronics Technician, Maintenance and Construction

Competence

Each position is an important link in the chain of patient care.

"Competence is being prepared to give your best each day. St. John's Employee Educational Development Program gives employees the opportunity to better themselves. It allowed me to grow professionally as well as personally." -- Dave Gebhardt, Senior Systems Analyst, Business Office

Care

St. John's Hospital is dedicated "to suffering humanity for His sake."

"At St. John's, our care goes beyond the physical to a spiritual connection. I see this deep caring in all areas of the hospital. The deep caring that is so much a part of St. John's Hospital is what enables our coworkers to see their individual work not as jobs, but as a vocation." -- Brother Stephen Bissler, Certified Chaplain, Pastoral Care

Joy

Feeling content and satisfied with our work comes from the knowledge of doing our job to the best of our ability.

"It makes me feel good when I know that I have done something, or said something, to make someone's day brighter. To know what I do and the way I do it really does make a difference is very important to me and my co-workers." -- Annie Pulliam, Nursing Technician, 9th floor