Known for compassionate, quality health care, Bon Secours St. Francis Xavier Hospital traces its mission back to 1882 when five Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy opened St. Francis Infirmary in downtown Charleston as the first Catholic medical center in the state. Bon Secours St. Francis Xavier Hospital offers the latest medical technology and comprehensive acute care while honoring its commitment to caring for the "whole person" - physically, spiritually and emotionally. In 2022, Bon Secours St. Francis Xavier Hospital contributed $12.8 million in community benefit.