CATHOLIC HEALTH EAST (CHE) is a multi-institutional Catholic health system, co-sponsored by eight religious congregations and Hope Ministries, a Public Juridic Person within Catholic Health East. Based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, the System provides the means to ensure the continuation of the Catholic identity and operational strength of the sponsors’ health ministries, which are located in 11 eastern states from Maine to Florida.

The System includes 35 acute care hospitals, four long-term acute care hospitals, 26 freestanding and hospital-based long-term care facilities, 12 assisted-living facilities, four continuing care retirement communities, eight behavioral health and rehabilitation facilities, 31 home health/hospice agencies and numerous ambulatory and community-based health services. Catholic Health East facilities employ more than 60,000 full-time employees as partners in ministry.

Catholic Health East is the largest not-for-profit provider of home health care services—ranked by number of visits—in the nation, as well as the nation’s leading provider of PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) based on the number of programs.

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Highlights

2011 Community Benefit Annual Report
In 2011, CHE accounted for $322 million in community benefit programs and services. [6MB PDF]
To view the Report in magazine layout, click here.
Global Health Ministry
Read about our volunteers' experiences and learn how you can help.
Recycling for Charities
Learn how to protect the earth while helping Global Health Ministry.
Online Degree and Certificate Programs
CHE and Drexel University team up to offer online education for colleagues.
 
Mission Toolbox
The materials provided here are intended as resources for mission services related activities.
 
CHE Ministry Formation Programs
A comprehensive series of ministry formation opportunities for CHE leaders.

The Latest News

  • CHE Vice President Appointed to Leadership Team
    March 9, 2012

  • David Clark Named President and CEO of Mercy Health System of Southeastern Pennsylvania
    March 8, 2012

  • CHE President Appointed to American Hospital Association Governing Council
    February 28, 2012

  • Two CHE Leaders Selected for New Nationwide CMS Innovation Advisors Program
    January 10, 2012

  • Emory Healthcare and Saint Joseph's Hospital Close Partnership Deal
    January 3, 2012

  • CHE Compliance Officer Honored by New York County Lawyers’ Association
    December 23, 2011

  • Maxis Health System to Close Marian Community Hospital -- Options for Continuing Outpatient Services Under Consideration
    November 28, 2011

  • Catholic Health East President and CEO, Mercy Health System's Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Receive 2011 Healthcare Innovation Awards
    November 8, 2011

  • Two Catholic Health East Leaders Recognized in National Industry Publication
    September 22, 2011

  • Robert V. Stanek, Former President and CEO of Catholic Health East, Installed as Chairperson of CHA’s Board of Trustees
    June 8, 2011

  • St. James Mercy Health System and Guthrie Healthcare System Announce Affiliation
    June 7, 2011

  • St. Peter’s Health Care Services, Northeast Health and Seton Health Announce Name for New Merged Health System
    June 2, 2011

  • Catholic Health East Hospitals Invited by The Joint Commission to Participate in Core Measure Solution Exchange
    June 2, 2011

  • Holy Cross Hospital Presented With Three Catholic Health East Awards at Bi-Annual Governance-Management Conference
    June 2, 2011

  • Catholic Health East Appoints Three Information Services Leaders
    June 1, 2011

  • FTC Gives Clearance for Merger of Northeast Health, St. Peter’s Health Care Services and Seton Health
    April 29, 2011

  • St. Mary's to Acquire Saint Joseph's East Georgia
    April 28, 2011

  • Anita L. Holt Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Saint Joseph of the Pines
    March 15, 2011

  • Catholic Health East Appoints Vice President, Compensation and Benefits
    March 8, 2011

  • Catholic Health East Appoints Vice President, Clinical Informatics and Transformation
    February 25, 2011

  • Jeffry I. Komins, M.D., Named Executive Vice President, Chief Quality Officer/Chief Medical Officer of Catholic Health East
    February 11, 2011

  • Catholic Health East Appoints Vice President of Accounting
    January 20, 2011

  • Catholic Health East Colleagues Co-Author Palliative Care Article for National Publication
    January 18, 2011

  • Catholic Health East Appoints New Board Chair and New Member
    January 13, 2011

  • Agnes Berger, R.N., Honored by Catholic Health East for 60 Years of Continuous Service
    January 5, 2011

  • Catholic Health East Appoints Executive Vice President, Mission Integration
    January 5, 2011

  • Catholic Health East and Seton Hall University Forge Unique Educational Partnership
    November 18, 2010

  • Daniel Moen Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Sisters of Providence Health System
    November 10, 2010

  • Catholic Health East Honors Two Board Members with 2010 Excellence in Governance Award
    October 29, 2010

  • Catholic Health East Receives National Award for Home Health and Hospice Strategic Planning Efforts
    October 7, 2010

  • Catholic Health East Names H. Ray Welch Jr., As System's Executive Vice President of Ministry Operations
    August 12, 2010

  • CHE Senior Care Executive Authors Article for National Publication
    July 29, 2010

  • Catholic Health Association Elects Robert V. Stanek as Board Vice-Chairperson/Chairperson Elect
    June 16, 2010

  • >> More CHE News. . .

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    May 2012

    This week, hospitals throughout the nation are observing National Hospital Week, a celebration of the dedicated people who work together to provide an amazing tapestry of care that helps welcome new lives into the world, provide healing and comfort to the sick, and life-saving emergency care to the injured.
    . . .Judith M. Persichilli, President and CEO


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