Mission, Vision and Values
Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission, Vision and Values provide a strong foundation for the work we do — a framework that expresses our priorities in what we will achieve and how we will achieve them.
Mission
Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care, which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words.
Vision
We envision a strong, vibrant Catholic health ministry in the United States which will lead the transformation of healthcare. We will ensure service that is committed to health and well-being for our communities and that responds to the needs of individuals throughout the life cycle. We will expand the role of laity, in both leadership and sponsorship, to ensure a Catholic health ministry of the future.
Values
This core value affirms that Ascension Health demonstrates a special commitment to serving those who are economically and spiritually poor through the manner in which we provide programs and services which are truly responsive to their needs. We commit to treating all persons justly and respectfully; recognizing and appreciating the needs and circumstances of persons who are poor.This core value affirms that each person has special value, a unique set of gifts and talents that help further the Mission of Ascension Health.This core value affirms that our words and actions should be consistent with our values.This core value affirms that everyone in the organization is committed to the principles of performance improvement in fostering our service culture. It also affirms that all our resources, both material resources and human talent, professional skill, and the resources of the heart — caring and compassion — do not belong to us but are entrusted to us for the service of those in need, especially those most vulnerable.This core value affirms our commitment to seek new approaches to service and care; to willingly try new approaches and to meet change with vitality, enthusiasm and energy.This core value affirms the meaning of the work that we do and the fact that the workplace is a community of persons, committed to a common Mission, who depend upon and support each other. It recognizes that our healthcare ministry has a spiritual foundation and meaning.We are called to:
Service of the Poor — generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
Reverence — respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
Integrity — inspiring trust through personal leadership
Wisdom — integrating excellence and stewardship
Creativity — courageous innovation
Dedication — affirming the hope and joy of our ministry
Five Distinguishing Characteristics have been identified to help guide our work, both locally and nationally — Voice for the Voiceless, Clinical Excellence, Well-Run Organization, Innovation and Worklife Community.