Compassionate saint inspired St. Elizabeth Health Care
The legacy of St. Elizabeth continues not only on her anniversary, but every day in each community where Saint Elizabeth Health Care serves By Linda Crane and Stephen Weir A 13th century saint, recognized for her humanity and selflessness, is at the very heart of today's Saint Elizabeth Health Care. Named after St. Elizabeth of Hungary who died on November 17, 1231, the innovative, not-for-profit, charitable organization continues to recognize the anniversary of its namesake by ensuring that the compassion and care she was known for continues in the homes and communities where its health care professionals serve. The Story of Saint Elizabeth Born in 1207, Elizabeth of Hungary was the daughter of Andrew II, King of Hungary. After the deaths of her mother and her betrothed, Elizabeth turned her back on the opulence of the court at her family's castle in Warburg, in the state of Thuringia (Germany)- choosing instead a pious, se...