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 Healing
Mind, Body and Spirit. It's a commitment that reflects Saint
Joseph Hospital's rich tradition, founded solidly in Judeo-Christian
beliefs and nurtured through time. Our commitment rose from
humble beginnings. In 1870, when our first building was constructed,
the city of Omaha itself was only 14 years old, and little
more than an outpost on the western march of civilization.
Great dedication and devotion led the Sisters of Mercy to
reach out to the community and eventually raise $12,000 to
fund what became one of the first hospitals in Omaha, Saint
Joseph Mercy Hospital.
The
tradition of healing continued when the Sisters of Saint Francis
purchased the hospital ten years later. That tradition grew,
as did the hospital, until on June 13, 1982, when a new facility
opened. It was renamed Creighton Memorial Saint Joseph Hospital,
to honor its primary benefactors, John A. and Sarah Emily
Creighton.
Working
side by side with leading healthcare professionals, students
prosper in an environment featuring the latest innovations
in medical technology and treatment.
At
Saint Joseph Hospital today, the tradition of teaching is
as strong as ever. We continue to serve as the primary teaching
hospital for the physicians and allied healthcare professionals
of Creighton University's various medical programs. Within
the hospital today, students grow to understand that healing
extends beyond the physical, to the mind and spirit.
Saint
Joseph Hospital is on the leading edge of medical research,
technology, prevention, and treatment, often being one of
the first facilities in the country to develop or utilize
the technological advances of the day. In partnership with
Creighton University, Saint Joseph Hospital has attracted
national and world-renowned authorities in many specialty
areas, including: cardiology, hereditary cancer research,
osteoporosis, trauma care, and primary care.
Some
of the advanced services offered by Saint Joseph Hospital
are: Bloodless Medicine and Surgery; Family Birth Center;
Sleep Disorders Center; and the Regional System for Visiting
Physicians program. Linked to rural neighborhoods by clinics
and outreach programs, the LifeNet medical helicopter, and
other types of transportation, the system provides medical
services to area physicians and facilities.
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