Founded in 1872, SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system headquartered in the American Midwest. Its integrated network operates across Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, employing approximately 40,000 team members and 15,000 providers. The system's scope encompasses 23 hospitals, more than 490 physician offices, 9 post-acute facilities, and a range of ancillary services including home care, hospice, a pharmacy benefit company, and a health insurance plan.
The organization's operations are guided by a mission rooted in its religious heritage, emphasizing core values of compassion, respect, and community. This ethos translates into significant community investment; in 2024, SSM Health reported $406 million in community benefit and provided more than $279 million in uncompensated care. The system was also the first healthcare organization in the United States to earn the nation's top honor for quality management.
