Saint Francis Hospital - Features

Co-sponsorship Vision StatementIn the tradition of the Sisters of the Resurrection and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, we desire to recreate our healing ministries through a co-sponsored Catholic system of care. Through this collaborative effort, we continue the healing mission that Jesus entrusted to the Church. We commit ourselves, the System and its components to promote health and wholeness. Our service will be characterized by professional excellence, effective stewardship of resources, and will be offered in an atmosphere of compassion, hospitality and respect for the dignity of each person involved in the caring and healing process.

Recipient of the HealthGrades Stroke Care Excellence Award™ in 2010
Ranked by HealthGrades among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for the treatment of stroke in 2010
Five-star rated for treatment of stroke two years in a row (2009 & 2010)
Breast Center is a designated "Center of Excellence" by the American College of Radiology. This designation is held by only 1% of all accredited hospitals in the state of Illinois.
All-new digital mammography Breast Center with no-wait appointments
55% of Saint Francis Hospital nurses hold advanced credentials in their fields. The nation's average is only 27%.

Visiting Hours
Important Note: Patients in the Intensive Care Unit are not allowed to receive flowers from guests. Thank you for your cooperation.

General Visitation
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Intensive Care Unit
24 hours (no flowers allowed)

Family Birthplace
Parents: 24 hours All Other Visitors: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Special Care Nursery
Parents: 24 hours All Other Visitors: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Pediatrics
Parents: 24 hours All Other Visitors: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fully Accredited Program
Our Cancer Care Program is fully accredited by the Commission of Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, which recognizes the hospital's commitment to excellent quality of care for our cancer patients. Elements of care evaluated included institutional and programmatic resources, cancer committee leadership, data management and cancer registry operations, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education and staff support, and quality improvement.
From diagnosis to rehabilitation, Saint Francis Hospital is at your side every step of the way:

Residency training programs in Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/ Gynecology, Radiology, Transitional, General Surgery and affiliate programs. 100% of Internal Medicine Graduates passed the Board Exam for the past 9 years, the only program in the State of Illinois to have such a record.
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery.
School of Radiology accredited by ASRT and JRCERT, with 100% pass rate of national boards.
Paramedic Training Program for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals.