St. Joseph S Hospital, Buckhannon

Name :

St. Joseph S Hospital, Buckhannon

Address  :

1 Amalia Dr

Town  :

Buckhannon

State  :

West Virginia

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

26201

Phone  :

304 473 2000

Web URL  :


Description

About Us
St Josephs Hospital is a thriving hospital located in the beautiful mountains of central West Virginia The hospital embraces its mission of providing holistic care encompassing a persons physical emotional social and spiritual wellbeing Faithful to the highest ethical standards the hospitals guiding principles ensure that the values of the Catholic tradition are expressed in its daily operations

The Hospitals campus includes the St Josephs Medical Office Building the Physicians Office Center and the Home Medical Equipment and Supply Store all located at the foot of the hill on West Main Street Located adjacent to the hospital is the Medical Plaza St Josephs PromptCare WalkIn service located next to the Emergency Department is staffed with Emergency trained physicians and physician assistances from WVUs Department of Emergency Medicine The hospital is also home to St Josephs Home Health Service St Josephs Hospice and the Nursing Care Facility a longterm care facility In the summer of 2010 the Associates for Womens Health at St Josephs specializing in Obstetrical and Gynecological services will move to campus

Mission
We are inspired by the love of Christ to provide our community with quality health care in ways which respect the Godgiven dignity of each person and the sacredness of human life

Values
Values are the guiding principles for all our actions They reflect our beliefs and our aspirations and provide stability in a time of change At St Josephs a strong belief in our core values is interwoven into the fabric of our culture These values reflect what we stand for what we expect from ourselves and each other and what we aspire to be

Because the love of Christ is the motivating force for all we do we have arranged our core values to His Name

Compassion
Showing loving concern and understanding for the whole person

Hospitality
A warm helpful and welcoming attitude toward all persons

Reverence
Respect for the Godgiven dignity of each person

Interdependence
Cooperation and collaboration among all members of our health care community

Stewardship
Responsible use of and accountability for our human material and financial resources

Trust
Integrity truthfulness and straightforwardness in relationships
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