Program areas at St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc., (smmc) in grand junction, co., is the largest Medical Center between denver and salt lake city and is committed to putting people first. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for over 120 years, smmc is a faith-based, non-profit provider and is part of legacy scl health, who merged with intermountain health in 2022. Founded in 1896 by the sisters of charity of leavenworth, smmc has a rich history of serving the many needs of its community, from advanced Medical care to charitable giving.as smmc celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1996, its leadersrecommitted to the renowned statement of mother xavier ross, founder of the sisters of charity of leavenworth. In all St. Mary's actions, we will: "... look forward to the good that is yet to be. "throughout our history, the generosity of western coloradans hasenabled smmc to grow to meet healthcare needs. Contributions of land, funds, time, and talent allowed us to keep pace with an expanding population and Medical advances.smmc is a full-service Hospital providing quality healthcare topatients regardless of their ability to pay. As the largest healthcare facility in a 250-mile radius, smmc provides many advanced healthcare services not offered by any other facilities in western Colorado and eastern Utah. Smmc is licensed for 346 beds.smmc operates the only level ii trauma Center between denver, co and salt lake city, ut. With a 24-7 emergency department staffed with experienced emergency medicine, trained physicians and nurses, trauma and neurosurgeons always available, and air Medical transport services. Smmc cares for seriously ill and injured patients. The transport helicopter also assists in rescue or evacuation efforts.st. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. is related to scl health Medical group - grand junction, llc, a single member limited liability company owned by a related organization, scl health - front range, Inc. scl health Medical group - grand junction, llc is a group of physician clinics that provide professional services to the St. Mary's Hospital community and supports the mission of St. Mary's hospital.although scl health Medical group - grand junction, llc is not owned directly by St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc., St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. is required to fund all operating losses of scl health Medical group - grand junction, llc through equity transfers to scl health - front range, Inc. In 2022, the Hospital provided $43,073,280 in support of the losses of the physician clinics.on april 1, 2022, sisters of charity of leavenworth health system, Inc. affliated with intermountain health care, Inc., creating a model health system that provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare to communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Kansas. The organization employs nearly 60,000 caregivers, operates 33 hospitals (including one virtual Hospital), and runs hundreds of clinics, while providing health insurance to over one million people in Utah, Idaho and nevada.as part of intermountain health (integrated health system), St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. has direct access to best practices, resources, technology, talent and strategic capital.st. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. has a variety of programs and services to serve the community including but not limited to:- cancer care - cardiac and vascular services- emergency and trauma services (level ii trauma Center)- family medicine- labor and delivery (level iii neonatal intensive care unit)- orthopedics- palliative care- radiology, imaging and ancillary services- sports medicine- surgery Center- women's healthduring 2022, the following statistical data was gathered:admissions 11,823outpatient visits 235,286emergency room visits 40,944births 1,212surgeries 8,030lab tests 992,375mission, vision & values mission:we reveal and foster god's healing love by improving the health of the people and communities we serve, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.vision:inspired by our faith, we will partner with our patients andcommunities to exceed their expectations for health.values:caring spirit - we honor the sacred dignity of each person.excellence - we set and surpass high standards.good humor - we create joyful and welcoming environments.integrity - we do the right thing with openness and pride.safety - we deliver care that seeks to eliminate all harm for patients and associates.stewardship - we are accountable for the resources entrusted to us.awards and recognitionst. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. earned a 4-star rating when it comes to patient experience as reported by centers for medicare & medicaid services (cms).st. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. Received the chest pain mi registry award in 2022 from the american college of cardiology which recognizes hospitals that have top-level performance in their care of patients while adhering to their specific guideline recommendations.st. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. Received an 'a' grade in spring 2022 from the leapfrog group for Hospital safety. The leapfrog group is a Washington d.c. based organization aiming to improve healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The leapfrog group assigns letter grades based on numerous health care quality measures.st. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. Received accreditation from the prestigious magnet recognition program in january 2022. Magnet accreditation is the nation's top honor for nursing excellence, quality patient care, and innovations in practice. Only 9.4% of u.s. Hospitals have achieved this designation.the american heart association and american stroke association recognized St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center, Inc. with gold plus quality achievement award in 2022 for its continued success following guidelines to speed recovery and reduce death and disability for stroke patients.