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 within a culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusiveness.

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
• A leader in training students and faculty in providing healthcare free of disparity
  

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