Maxis Health System

 Maxis Health System became official as of July 1, 1998.  All the Maxis components included at the time of the system's origination were already related as affiliates, and had worked together for several years. Gathering into closer proximity is a natural step to serve the health care and human services needs of the area through an organized delivery system.

The Maxis name comes from Mother Theresa Maxis Duchemin, co-founder of the IHM congregation. Mother Theresa, the first U.S. born African-American woman to become a Catholic sister, established a branch of the IHM congregation in Susquehanna County that eventually became the Scranton Congregation.

The launch of Maxis Health System is the culmination of many months of hard work by numerous individuals. This development is a very positive step in maintaining and expanding the quality health care services already offered by Maxis affiliates.

The current roster of Maxis affiliates includes:

• Marian Community Hospital, a 70-bed acute care facility in Carbondale


• Maxis Medical Services, Inc., a non-profit corporation with employed physicians


•  Maxis Foundation, the Health Services Foundation of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Marian Community Hospital Auxiliary.


The Maxis trustees will oversee system-wide mission effectiveness, planning, finance and governance, along with community outreach.