Holy Spirit Health System

Holy Spirit Health System, now part of Penn State Health, is a non-profit Catholic community health system. It serves the greater Harrisburg area and south central Pennsylvania. The system's primary facility is Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, located in Camp Hill, a suburb of Harrisburg.

Mission

The organization's mission is to provide high-quality, ethically guided health services in a caring, patient-focused environment. This mission aligns with its Catholic roots and the values of the Sisters of Christian Charity, who founded the system.

History

Holy Spirit Health System was established by the Sisters of Christian Charity and opened its doors in 1963 as Holy Spirit Hospital. Over the years, it expanded its services, adding facilities such as the Ortenzio Heart Center in 2003. In 2013, Holy Spirit Health System signed a letter of intent with Geisinger Health System, becoming Geisinger Holy Spirit in 2014. On November 1, 2020, it joined Penn State Health.

Services

Holy Spirit Health System offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services through a network of facilities, including family health centers, internal medicine offices, pediatric practices, and women's health centers. The system is recognized for its excellence in cardiac care, stroke treatment, and orthopedic services. It operates a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal intensive-care unit.

Structure and Funding

As a non-profit organization, Holy Spirit Health System is tax-exempt and files annual reports with the IRS, providing detailed financial and operational information. The system employs over 550 physicians across various specialties, contributing to its role as a significant healthcare provider in the region.

Values

The health system adheres to values of dignity, wholism, service, stewardship, quality, and integrity. These values guide its mission of providing compassionate and high-quality care to the communities it serves.

[1] https://www.pennstatehealth.org/locations/penn-state-health-holy-spirit-medical-center/about-us [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_State_Holy_Spirit [3] https://www.pennstatehealth.org/locations/penn-state-health-holy-spirit-medical-center/board-directors [4] https://www.pennstatehealth.org/locations/holy-spirit-medical-center [5] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/251865142/202021959349302772/full