Impact
We believe in the healing power of presence.
For the patients of SSM Health, the presence of compassionate caregivers is healing. For those who choose to dedicate their lives to taking care of our communities, the presence of exceptional education, support, and equipment is irreplaceable. For both, the presence and generous spirit of SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis benefactors is transformative.
We help channel this spirit of giving toward direct impact in the communities we serve. With the help of donors and volunteers from our region and beyond, we work to support SSM Health caregivers and facilities as they provide compassionate and exceptional care to patients and their families.
Learn more about our impact in the St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson County and Metro East regions:
Each day, the caregivers of SSM Health dedicate themselves to bringing their patients peace, courage, comfort, and healing. If a member or members of the SSM Health family had a powerful impact on you, share your story.
Looking for a way to make a direct impact in your community? Make a gift to support one of our current priority funding efforts here.
We strive to provide compassionate and exceptional care to our patients and their families.
“Being a part of SSM is personal. The care and compassion they provided to my family was really helpful during a time I needed it most.”
“SSM really listens to us. Because their mission is grounded in the same mission that I think the core values are of a loving family. Their mission is that the patient’s comfort and healing come first.”
“Everyone did really well as a team during my stay in labor and delivery. And my babies were cared for very well in the NICU. I would recommend this hospital to anyone in the world. Thank you for a great and comfortable stay and for always caring for my needs.”
“It was a scary moment, but they were there with us…not only to take care of my wife, but also – all of us family members. With certain protocols in place, I didn’t think my wife would be here. I hate to imagine if she would have been hospitalized somewhere else.”
“The people of SSM Health made me feel like I was going to survive when I didn’t believe it myself. I really believe they are the reason I am here today. SSM is my guardian angel.”
“SSM Health care workers often see their work as a calling rather than just a profession. I am glad that they feel called, because otherwise they wouldn’t be able to do everything they need to do to support these patients…it has been all hands-on deck, and they have really risen to the challenge and done so cheerfully because they do think it is a calling. They’re the ones in the room where difficult conversations are held. And sometimes they’re the ones holding the hands of patients as they’re passing into the next world.”
“To show our appreciation for the exceptional care and compassion I received from the nurses, doctors, and staff at SSM Health, we have chosen to make a gift in their honor through your ‘Honor Your Caregiver’ program. I hope you, too, will join me in showing your appreciation for the phenomenal care you received.”
“My care at SSM Health Rehabilitation was beyond medical. From start to finish, the therapists paid attention to all of my needs and cared for me as if I were a family member. They restored my strength and my mobility — things I need in my chosen profession as a golf pro. I’m grateful for them, and it’s an experience that I will never forget.”
