Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) have come together as CommonSpirit Health, creating a new nonprofit Catholic health system focused on advancing health for all people and serving communities in 21 states.
The $29 billion system operates more than 700 care sites and 142 hospitals, as well as research programs, virtual care services, home health programs, and living communities. CommonSpirit Health also supports a range of community health programs to create healthier communities and address the root causes of poor health such as access to quality care and health equity, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, and a healthy environment.
CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island, NE, received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus-Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally
The July-August issue of Health Progress, which looks at the health risks facing young people, includes articles about noteworthy initiatives in Catholic health care that work to enhance children’s quality of life.
The CenteringPregnancy Prenatal Care Program at CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, Dickinson, ND, was named the Outstanding Rural Health Program by the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health. The award honors a program that delivers services in innovative ways to improve care access and quality for rural North Dakotans.
Michael Romano
National Director, Media Relations
p: 303-383-2720
e: michaelromano@catholichealth.net
