Prayer Service & Reception
March 6, 2026
As we celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, we invite you to join us for a special afternoon of prayer and gratitude on Wednesday, April 29.
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NEWS Releases
Leadership Announcement from the Sisters of Charity Health System
Sisters of Charity Health System Names Dr. Charles Garven Chief Medical Officer as New Era Begins at St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center
CLEVELAND, OH – The Sisters of Charity Health System has named Charles Garven, M.D. as its new chief medical officer to provide clinical leadership for its ministries, including Regina Health Center, Light of Hearts Villa, St. Vincent Charity Health Campus and the newly named St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center on E. 22nd Street in Cleveland, following its transition to an outpatient health care facility.
Additionally, Bradley W. Rauh has been named chief administrative officer for St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center. Rauh most recently served St. Vincent Charity Medical Center as executive director of strategic initiatives, and played a critical role in helping transition the facility from a traditional acute care hospital into an outpatient health care services provider.
About the Sisters of Charity Health System
The Sisters of Charity Health System was established in 1982 as the parent corporation for the sponsored ministries of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine in Ohio and South Carolina. The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine is a congregation of women religious that, since founding in 1851, continues a faith-based legacy of high-quality, compassionate care in partnership with its co-ministers, who are the heart and hands of the ministry. The health system solely owns three health care ministries, six outreach organizations, and three grantmaking foundations that address causes and consequences of poverty.
NEWS & updates
Light of Hearts Villa Celebrates Deficiency-Free Survey 2025
November 18, 2025
We are thrilled to share exciting news with our community — Light of Hearts Villa has officially received a deficiency-free rating on our 2025 Annual State Survey conducted by the Ohio Department of Health!
Safeguarding our Seniors: The Crucial Role of Medicaid at Light of Hearts Villa
May 6, 2025
At Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford, Ohio, our mission is to provide compassionate, faith-based care to seniors, ensuring they live with dignity and grace. A significant aspect of fulfilling this mission involves navigating the complexities of Medicaid, a program that serves as a lifeline for many of our residents.