St. Louis, MO. – The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) has announced Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach (HSMO) as the recipient of the 2026 Achievement Citation at Assembly 2026. The organization was honored at the Assembly 2026 awards banquet on June 3.
Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach addresses critical global needs by strengthening health systems, expanding access to medical care, and promoting sustainable development. As a Medical Supply and Equipment Recovery Organization, HSMO collects, refurbishes, and distributes quality medical supplies and equipment in low-resource countries. Beyond donations, HSMO provides technical biomedical support, empowering partner communities to build lasting health infrastructure, equip trained professionals, and create economic development. HSMO aims to ensure every donation is usable, repairable, and appropriate to the setting.
“Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach is honored to be selected for this prestigious award,” said Erica Smith, executive director of HSMO. “Our work is a collaborative effort that depends on many Catholic health systems around the nation for donations. Across the globe, each year Mission Outreach’s contributions support clinical healthcare access for 28,000,000 people in low-resource areas. This recognition from CHA shows the impact that can be made when Catholic health entities work together to help people and communities in need.”…