Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To provide excellence, innovation and superlative quality in the care of patients, the training of health professionals, and the creation and sharing of health knowledge.

Vision

In all that we do, we work to benefit human health and improve the quality of life. We will be:

• Our local community’s provider of choice for its healthcare needs
• A national leader in quality, patient safety, service and compassionate care
• The leading provider of technologically-advanced, ground-breaking care throughout Virginia
• Recognized for translating research discoveries into improvements in clinical care and patient outcomes
• Fostering innovative care delivery and teaching/training models that respond to the evolving health environment

Values

This institution exists to serve others, and does so through the expression of our core values:

Respect: To recognize the dignity of every person

Integrity: To be honest, fair and trustworthy

Stewardship: To manage resources responsibly

Excellence: To work at the highest level of performance, with a commitment to continuous improvement