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St. Vincent's Medical Center

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stvincents.org
Location
Bridgeport, CT
Size
10000+ Employees
Revenue
$100 to $500 million (USD)
Founded
1903

St. Vincent's Medical Center: Mission Driven Healthcare Excellence

St. Vincent's Medical Center stands as a beacon of compassionate, values-driven healthcare in Connecticut, founded in 1903 by the Daughters of Charity with an enduring commitment to serving all patients, especially those living in poverty and the most vulnerable. As part of Hartford HealthCare's comprehensive network, St. Vincent's operates one of Connecticut's largest medical centers with over 3,500 dedicated associates united by a single principle: every moment matters.

Comprehensive Healthcare Services

The medical center delivers integrated care through:

  • 473-bed community teaching hospital
  • 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport
  • Large multispecialty provider group
  • St. Vincent's Special Needs Services for adults and children

This comprehensive approach ensures coordinated, patient-centered care across the full spectrum of healthcare needs, guided by Catholic health values and evidence-based practices.

Award Winning Quality and Safety Leadership

St. Vincent's commitment to excellence is recognized nationally:

  • Nursing Magnet(R) Recognition - the highest national award for nursing excellence
  • Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures(R)
  • Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
  • Model Organization recognized by Joint Commission and OSHA for highly reliable, patient-safe practices
  • National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer designation

Culture of Pride and Professional Growth

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with pride in what they do, knowing every moment matters. At St. Vincent's, healthcare professionals find meaningful careers within a supportive, faith-based environment that prioritizes:

  • Professional Development - Continuing education, training programs, and leadership development opportunities
  • Work-Life Balance - Competitive benefits designed to support thriving employees and careers
  • Teamwork and Communication - Collaborative environment where every team member's contribution is valued
  • Community Impact - Opportunities to serve the underserved through health education, wellness programs, and pastoral care
  • Cutting-Edge Medicine - Access to breakthrough treatments, innovative technologies, and evidence-based practices

Your Moment Matters Here

Whether you're an experienced nursing professional or early in your healthcare career, St. Vincent's offers the resources, mentorship, and values-aligned workplace to advance your career while making a lasting difference in patients' lives. Join Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network where clinical excellence meets compassionate care.

Mission

The Mission of St. Vincent's Medical Center is to continue Christ's healing ministry by continuing the works of its founders, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. St. Vincent's Mission Statement and Core Values guide it in carrying on its activities every day to meet the needs of the sick, poor, homeless, handicapped and frail elderly in the greater Bridgeport area.

Commitment to its Mission and beliefs enables the Medical Center to reach far into the community to provide health education, wellness programs geared to all ages, pastoral ministering to the bereaved, and cancer screening and assistance programs.

This commitment is tracked in our Community Benefit Reporting which reflects the wide range of programs and services St. Vincent's bring to the area.

All facets of healthcare at St. Vincent's, from the stages of conception to natural death, are guided by the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services set forth by the National Council of Catholic Bishops.

Frequently Asked Questions

St. Vincent's Medical Center has over 3,500 dedicated associates working across its hospital, psychiatric facility, provider group, and special needs services in Connecticut.

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