[intro copy from St. Francis annual report]

Change as the catalyst for creativity

There are those who try to ignore it for fear of what it may bring. Others, however, see change as the spark that lights the fire of imagination, a catalyst for creativity. At Saint Francis Care, we see change as an opportunity and a challenge to reinvent ourselves in ways that better serve patients, families and our community.

For example, as the public's interest in health care issues has escalated, we have made our wealth of health information resources available to the community. And as a greater appreciation for the role of spirituality in healing has emerged, we have developed creative ways of bringing that essential ingredient in well-being to patients and families, pastors and parishioners.

Meeting these challenges - and the many others we face today - takes courage, creativity and imagination.

As you'll see in the pages that follow, Saint Francis Care has not only embraced change, but has become a change agent that stays ahead of the curve - all while keeping our core values intact:

Join us as we explore some of the exciting
innovations developed by the people at Saint
Francis Care who are the "caring hearts and healing
hands" of your community.