The Olivetan Benedictine Sisters founded St. Bernards Hospital in 1900. Mission We appreciate your confidence in us, and we take our mission seriously to provide Christ-like healing to the community through education, treatment and health services. St. Bernards Medical Center is the healthcare destination for families in Jonesboro and the surrounding areas. Today, St. Bernards Medical Center is a major referral hospital offering advanced technology and medical services across four centers of excellence: Heartcare, Cancer Treatment, Women's and Children's Services, and Senior Services. St. Bernards invests significant resources to bring advanced services, treatments and surgery techniques to our local patients.