History and Mission

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Our Mission

We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by providing compassionate person-centered care. We will respect the dignity of all, with special concern for those who are poor and vulnerable.

Core Values

wisdom · creativity · dedication · service of the poor · reverence · integrity

Call Us…We'll Lend a Hand…With Mission Works

"Mission Works" is Mount St. Mary's community service initiative. To put our mission and values to work the Hospital staff volunteers their time and talent to participate in community projects.

Our Mission challenges us to be of help and service to all, especially to those in need. The bright teal "Mission Works" shirts signifies our enthusiasm and commitment.

If you or your community organization has a project that you think could be part of Mission Works call Sister Grace Marie Dunn D.C., Vice President for Mission Integration coordinator of the "Mission Works" Initiative at (716) 298-2182.

Mission Works Teams:

prepare and serve meals in a community soup kitchens
conduct food, clothing and school supply drives for persons in need
hold rummage sales
participate in "A Run from Drugs"
assist at events at the Neighborhood Health Center
clean an "adopted" section of the I-190 as part of the Adopt A Highway Program

History

A part of the Niagara Community for more than a century, Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center began as the "Little House on the Corner" in Niagara Falls in 1907. Founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Williamsville, at the request of the Bishop of Buffalo, the Hospital provided acute care services to all, especially the poor. In 1965 a new Hospital was opened on a 30 acre campus in Lewiston. Today, Mount St. Mary's, under the sponsorship of Ascension Health continues in that same spirit.

Living our Mission
Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center

One of our priority commitments is the care of the underserved. Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center is a multi-specialty primary care center on Ninth Street and Profit Avenue in the north end of the City of Niagara Falls. Open Monday through Friday a staff of nine physicians and four health care professionals provide pediatric, obstetric, and adult medicine services as well as referral and advocacy programs. For more information call (716) 284-8917.