Caritas Health Group is Alberta's largest faith-based
provider of health care. The organization was formed
in 1992 from the merger of what are now the Misericordia
and Grey Nuns Community Hospitals and the Edmonton
General Continuing Care Centre. Together these facilities
have served Edmonton and area for more than 100 years.
Caritas takes its name from a Latin expression
for "love" and "charity." The word "caritas" encompasses
the concepts of mercy, grace, goodwill, and helpfulness.
The name was chosen upon the merger of the facilities
to reflect the values and traditions of our founders?the
Misericordia Sisters and the Sisters of Charity (Grey
Nuns) - who brought hope and healing to a rugged,
pioneer land.
As a Catholic organization
extending care to people of all faiths and traditions,
Caritas Health Group is sponsored by the
Alberta
Catholic Health Corporation. Caritas draws
on a rich tradition of holistic and compassionate
care, summed up in our Mission Statement: "Healing
the Body, Enriching the Mind, Nurturing the Soul."
Our programs and services combine leading
edge science with a commitment to the values of dignity,
respect, community responsiveness, responsible stewardship
and concern for all.
New funding announced
in October 2005 will result in approximately 25%
growth in patient capacity at Caritas Health Group
facilities, and considerable opportunities for nursing
and allied health care staff over the next several
years. In the coming year, Caritas Health Group will
be expanding its services at both the Grey Nuns and
Misericordia Community Hospitals.
Caritas
Health Group is funded by the Provincial Government
through the Capital Health Authority and is a valued
partner within the integrated regional health system
serving Edmonton, northern Alberta and beyond.
