Forty years later, eight sisters followed Mother Odilia's mission when they arrived in Wisconsin at the request of several Madison physicians and local clergy to establish a "Sister's Hospital." Through the vision and hard work of the sisters, four physicians and four nurses, St. Mary's Hospital opened its doors September 11, 1912.

Opening almost a century later, St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital remains faithful to the original mission of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary—to provide compassionate and expert health care to every patient who enters its doors.

Our Mission
Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Our Philosophy
St. Mary's Janesville Hospital is committed to the philosophy of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary and SSM Health Care. We recognize the sacredness of life and promote the dignity and freedom of each person.

As representatives of St. Mary's Janesville Hospital, we strive to:

• Show respect and compassion to all persons who come in contact with the hospital and treat them in a just manner.
• Provide competent, caring and personalized service to patients and their families.
• Provide services that recognize and utilize the latest knowledge and technology.
• Meet the changing needs of those we serve.
• Acknowledge an individual's total health to include body, mind and spirit, and provide an environment that promotes well-being in each of these dimensions.
• Foster internal and external community understanding and support.
• Be active in development of public policy that defines the health care rights of all segments of the population.
• Balance economic considerations with our commitment to provide services to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Provide opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth as well as the well-being of our employees.
• Carry out our responsibility to SSM Health Care as an integral part of that system.