Mission & Values

Our History

Mercy was founded in 1918 as Queen's Hospital during a devastating flu epidemic. The original hospital had 25 patient beds and was located on the corner of Congress and State Streets in Portland. The current facility at 144 State Street opened in 1943 and was named Mercy Hospital for the Sisters of Mercy, who had assumed full responsibility for the new hospital.

Mercy represents the visible commitment of the Sisters of Mercy of Portland, Maine to continue the healing ministry of Christ. At the core of this commitment is a profound recognition of the dignity of the individual, both as caregiver and recipient of care.

Our Mission

Mercy Hospital carries out the healing work of Christ by providing clinically excellent, compassionate healthcare for all, with special concern for the poor and disadvantaged.

Our Values
  • Reverence for Each Person
    We believe each person is a manifestation of the sacredness of human life.
  • Excellence
    We strive for the highest standards of care for our patients' physical, mental and spiritual needs. We encourage our associates to do the same in their personal and professional lives.
  • Community
    We demonstrate our connectedness to each other through inclusive and compassionate relationships.
  • Justice
    We advocate for a society in which all can realize their full potential and achieve the common good.
  • Commitment to the Poor
    We give priority to those society ignores.
  • Stewardship
    We care for and strengthen the ministry and all resources entrusted to us.
  • Courage
    We dare to take the risks our faith demands of us.
  • Integrity
    We keep our word and are faithful to who we say we are.

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