Community Benefit

Making a difference in our communities

At Trinity Health Of New England, our mission goes beyond hospitals and clinics—we're dedicated to being a healing presence in the communities we serve. Guided by our core values of reverence, commitment to those in need, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity, we invest in programs that bring comfort, healing, and hope to underserved and vulnerable populations.

What is Community Benefit and how we identify and address community needs

Community benefit refers to programs and services that:

Improve access to healthcare
Enhance community health and well-being
Advance medical knowledge
Support public health efforts

How We Identify Need and Plan Community Health Programs

To determine areas of greatest need, Trinity Health Of New England hospitals perform a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years. Based on health data, surveys, focus groups, and interviews with community members, the CHNA provides in-depth information about the health status and needs of our community. This information is used to create a Community Health Needs Assessment Implementation Strategy, which outlines programs and services to provide, and specific health improvement goals to meet. To see our reports, click here.

See our reports:

Johnson Memorial Hospital

Mercy Medical Center

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital

Saint Francis Hospital

Saint Mary's Hospital

Trinity Health Of New England

Taking Action for Health Equity

A Commitment to Real Change

Trinity Health Of New England is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S., dedicated to reducing health disparities caused by discriminatory policies, historical disinvestment, and cultural exclusion.

In Fiscal Year 2022, Trinity Health invested $1.4 billion in Community Benefit initiatives, supporting vulnerable populations, managing chronic conditions, educating communities, and driving policy and environmental change.

Our Key Initiatives

Community Health Institute (CHI): Since 2008, CHI has provided grants to community organizations, accelerating health improvements.
Transforming Communities Initiative (TCI): Launched in 2022, TCI addresses health and racial equity in communities with high poverty and diverse populations using evidence-based strategies.
Community Investing Program: We offer low-interest loans to community partners, addressing social factors that influence health. In 2023, the program held $2.9 million in loans.
Shareholder Advocacy: Partnering with organizations like ICCR and IOPA, we advocate for corporate policies that address environmental and social issues affecting health.
Not-for-Profit Mission: As a not-for-profit, Trinity Health Of New England reinvests in community health through initiatives like charity care, community building, and facility improvements.