About Carondelet St. Raphael's Emergency Center

Mission

Our Mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. Creating an ethos of good health, wellness and responsibility is central to our mission and an everyday commitment to our neighbors and families.

Vision

Our Vision is to consistently deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time and to be a premier organization to work, where patient care and saving lives remain our focus. Our vision reflects our aspirations for the future and the goals we work toward together. It provides hope of what’s to come, including how we have the opportunity to participate in some of the most important moments in our patients’ lives and continue to improve the way care is delivered.

Values

Our Values define who we are, what we stand for and what we CARE about:

C- Compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
A- Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
R- Results delivered through accountability and transparency
E- Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve

Carondelet has a long and rich history that spans decades. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the congregation was originally established in France. The Sisters came to the United States in 1836 to serve the diocese in Carondelet, Missouri. In 1870, seven Sisters of St. Joseph traveled from San Diego to Tucson to open a school. In 1880, the Sisters opened St. Mary’s Hospital, Arizona’s first hospital. In 1961, they opened St. Joseph’s Hospital to provide services for Tucson’s growing east side. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet began managing Holy Cross in 1981 and assumed ownership in 1987. This is the Sisters’ legacy in Tucson and Southern Arizona as reflected in their hospitals’ mission, vision and values.