United in Exceptional Care
BJC Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. We operate as a single integrated system with two distinct brands: BJC HealthCare in the East Region and Saint Luke's in the West Region. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, BJC Health unites more than 48,000 caregivers across the Midwest to deliver exceptional care in every moment.
Regional strength
BJC Health builds on the strength of our two regional systems. While both systems continue to operate independently, they come together as BJC Health to combine shared services, align business strategies, and drive long-term investment in our communities.
BJC HealthCare
BJC HealthCare serves the East Region of BJC Health and partners with WashU Medicine to bring advanced care to urban, suburban, and rural communities in greater St. Louis, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and beyond. BJC HealthCare includes Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, both nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Saint Luke's
Saint Luke's serves the West Region of BJC Health, providing quality care for patients in 65 specialties across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is one of the region's elite hospitals and is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
By the numbers
- 48,000+ caregivers
- 24 hospital campuses
- 5,164 licensed beds
- $1.2 billion in annual community investment
Our purpose
BJC Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve through an unwavering commitment to excellence in medicine and a spirit of curiosity that drives innovation and exceptional care.
Our vision
To be the national model among health care integrated delivery organizations in patient advocacy, clinical quality, medical research, employee satisfaction, and financial stability.
Values-driven care
Across BJC Health, our values guide our actions and lead us toward better outcomes. They are the promises we make to one another as well as our patients—every day.
Kindness: We promise to care about you.
Respect: We promise to treat you with dignity.
Excellence: We promise to be our best.
Safety: We promise to keep you safe.
Teamwork: We promise to partner with you.
Focused on the future
Now aligned under BJC Health, BJC HealthCare and Saint Luke's are well-supported to continue serving our communities for generations to come. We're committed to responsible growth that expands care, improves access, and adapts to the changing needs of our communities.