Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission
To advance health for everyone through outstanding clinical care, education, research, and social responsibility.

Vision
Shaping the future of healthcare through innovative and advanced clinical care.


ICARE Values
Inclusion
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence

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Mission-Driven As One

Mission-Driven As One is UI Health’s organizational compass that guides our purpose and our actions in support of achieving our goals. By aligning our FY25 strategies with our ICARE values of Inclusion, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, Mission-Driven As One creates a culture that involves everyone, inspires everyone, and impacts everyone.

Here, staff show how Mission-Driven As One guides how they work, interact, and collaborate in support of delivering exceptional patient care and achieving our goals.

Inclusion

Be a Zero Harm Organization

“When new employees feel welcome on my team, they have the confidence to provide the highest quality care to our patients.”

Ashley Carter, DNP, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology

Ashley Carter, DNP, APRN

Compassion

Be the Best Place to Work

“When leaders and frontline staff are able to communicate openly, we all feel more engaged with the work we do.”

Shana Brown MBA, MHA, CAA
Executive Assistant
Hospital Administration

Shana Brown MBA, MHA, CAA

Accountability

Optimize the Patient Journey

“When patients trust the details of their appointment are accurate, they have more confidence in the care we provide.”

Leslie Tejada
Medical Office Coordinator
Neurosciences

Leslie Tejada

Respect

Optimize the Patient Journey

“Leading with respect and honesty helps me understand my patients, advocate for them, and connect them to the care they need.”

Carl Johnson, LCSW
LGBTQ+ Patient Navigator
Care Coordination

Carl Johnson, LCSW

Excellence

Optimize the Patient Journey

“Continuing to learn new skills means I can care for more members of our community.”

Andalib Zahdan
MRI Specialist
Radiology

Andalib Zahdan