OSF St. Joseph Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission - an independent organization established to set the standards for measuring health care quality. OSF St. Joseph is designated a Magnet hospital ; and named a Top U.S. Hospital by The Leapfrog Group as one of only 63 hospitals across the nation to continuously earn an “A” rating for patient safety since Leapfrog began awarding letter grades in 2011. OSF St. Joseph Medical Center is part of OSF HealthCare, an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.