About Us
Our Mission
Our Sponsorship
CHRISTUS Health is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston and the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio, which were founded more than 130 years ago in response to Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis’ call: "Our Lord Jesus Christ, suffering in the persons of a multitude of sick and infirm of every kind, seeks relief at your hands." Read the history of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Southeast.
Our Mission: Why We Exist
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Our Core Values: What We Believe In
- Dignity—Respect for the worth of every person with special concern for the poor and underserved.
- Integrity—Honesty, justice and consistency in all relationships.
- Excellence—High standards of service and performance.
- Compassion—Service in a spirit of empathy, love and concern.
- Stewardship—Wise and just use of talents and resources in a collaborative manner.
Our Vision: What We Are Striving To Do
The Vision of CHRISTUS Health, a Catholic, faith-based ministry, is to be a leader and advocate in creating exemplary health care services, processes, and structures that improve the health of individuals and of local and global communities so that all may experience God’s healing presence and love.
Our Name and Symbol: Who We Are
CHRISTUS is Latin for “Christ,” and proclaims publicly the core of our Mission.
Our Name choice also recognizes the heritage of our two congregational sponsors, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio. Jesus Christ is the Incarnate Word, The Word of God made flesh. It is, therefore, only fitting that it is in another form of His name that our health ministries are called together.
Our Symbol reflects the healing ministry of Jesus Christ—a combination of a medical cross and a religious cross. The flowing banner on the cross is a common symbol of the risen Christ, while the royal purple signifies Christ. The flowing banner also conveys a sense of motion as we move forward into a new era of service to our communities.
Convenient, free parking is available at all CHRISTUS Hospital—St. Elizabeth and St. Mary locations, and complimentary valet parking is available at St. Elizabeth's main entrance.
