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About Us
For more than 125 years St James Healthcare has played an important role in the history of Butte Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Kansas St James has been known for generations for its mission of compassionate care and service to the poor For more than 125 years St James has provided care for the sick and served the poor Today that commitment is accompanied by St James reputation as a technological leader in Montanas healthcare industry

A Catholic hospital St James Healthcare is now one of Montanas largest comprehensive hospitals serving the health care needs of people in a sevencounty region It remains today a part of the Montana Region of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System affiliating it with two other leaders in Montana St Vincent Healthcare in Billings and Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City

St James offers the people of Montana specialized services in Cardiology Oncology Orthopedics Neurosciences and Womens amp Childrens services It is a 100bed facility staffed by more than 500 employees all dedicated to the integration of tradition and technology

Our Mission
We will in the spirit of the Sisters of Charity reveal Gods healing love by improving the health of the individuals and communities we serve especially those who are poor or vulnerable

Our Vision
We will be recognized for our vitality best in class performance and providing easy access to compassionate and trustworthy healthcare

Our Core Values
These values describe how our actions will be guided as we work toward our vision Each is of equal importance

Response to Need
The healthcare we offer is based on community need We strive to improve the health status of the community with a special concern for the poor and those who have limited access to healthcare

Stewardship
We are mindful that we hold our resources in trust for the sake of the healing ministry and that our physical resources come from our patients and communities We believe that our greatest resources are our employees

Wholeness
In the faith which undergirds our healthcare ministry we value the health of the whole person spiritual psychosocial emotional and medical

Respect
We recognize the sacred worth and dignity of each person quotIn our presence people feel comfortable and worthwhilequot

Excellence
The presence of Gods healing love is evidenced through excellence in the healthcare we offer

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History

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Our History
The Sisters of Charity trace their origin as a religious community to the 1600s in France where Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac established the Daughters of Charity The Daughters of Charity were dedicated to serving the sick and poor through an active ministry This heritage and tradition serves as a foundation for our health ministry today