By Staff Reports
JACKSON – On April 15, 2026, FMOL Health/St. Dominic marked 80 years of caring for the Greater Jackson community, honoring a legacy rooted in faith, compassion and a commitment to caring for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.
Founded in 1946 when the Springfield Dominican Sisters purchased the former Jackson Infirmary and renamed it St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital, the ministry has grown from a small community hospital into a leading health system serving communities across Mississippi. Through eight decades of growth and innovation, St. Dominic’s purpose has remained unchanged: to serve others with dignity, respect and excellence.
“St. Dominic’s history is one of faithful service and deep connection to the people of Mississippi,” said Jeremy Tinnerello, Regional President, FMOL Health | St. Dominic and FMOL Health | St. Francis. “Our roots run deep, and they continue to guide how we care for patients today and how we prepare for the future.”
A Legacy of Service and Innovation
Over the past 80 years, St. Dominic has played a significant role in shaping healthcare in Mississippi, achieving numerous milestones that reflect both medical advancement and social responsibility, including:
1946 – Dominican Sisters purchase Jackson Infirmary and establish St. Dominic Hospital
1949 – Opening of St. Dominic’s School of Nursing
1954 – Relocation to the Lakeland Drive campus
1965 – Establishment of Mississippi’s first intensive Coronary Care Unit
1966 – First hospital in Jackson to achieve full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964
1974 – Performance of the hospital’s first open heart surgery
1977 – St. Dominic’s becomes first in state to offer total body CT scanning capability
1989 – Opening of St. Catherine’s Village
1996 – Launch of the Sister Trinita Community Health Clinic
1998 – Opening of Jackson’s first freestanding Comprehensive Cancer Center
2016 – St. Dominic Hospital becomes Mississippi’s first Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
2019 – St. Dominic joins Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (now FMOL Health)
2021 – St. Dominic opens state-of-the-art expanded Emergency Department
These milestones reflect a ministry that has continually responded to the evolving needs of its community while remaining grounded in its founding mission.
Deep Roots. Bold Future.
Today, as part of FMOL Health, St. Dominic continues to build on its strong foundation – advancing care, embracing innovation and strengthening community partnerships while remaining guided by the same values that shaped its earliest days.
Throughout the anniversary year, FMOL Health | St. Dominic will share stories of healing, innovation and service that highlight the people and moments that define its legacy, including the pioneering work of the Dominican Sisters and the ongoing dedication of providers, nurses and team members.
To learn more about St. Dominic’s 80 year history and watch a commemorative video highlighting key moments from the ministry’s past, visit https://www.stdom.com/80 or view the anniversary video on YouTube.