St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Washington is part of the Franciscan Health System, in nearby Tacoma, Wash. Franciscan is affiliated with Catholic Health Initiatives, a national non-profit organization with headquarters in Englewood, Colo. As a part of the not-for-profit and faith-based Franciscan Health System, the mission of St. Francis Hospital is "to nurture the healing ministry of the Church by bringing it new life, energy and viability in the 21st century.