Mission:

Our mission is to enhance the lives of people in our community by providing exceptional, patient-centered healthcare.

We will achieve this mission by: 

  • Delivery of high quality services and programs directly and through affiliations with other health care providers and agencies
  • Meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of patients, physicians, employees and buyers of health care, through a commitment to continuous quality improvement
  • Taking a leadership role on issues of health care by providing education and seeking community participation to improve the health of all citizens
  • Maintaining the financial strength required to deliver health care services by being good stewards of resources
     

Vision:

Van Diest Medical Center will serve our community by delivering quality care and creating an atmosphere of healing by our collaborative healthcare team.

Values:

Compassion - We recognize the needs of others and respond by showing we care.

Accountability - We believe in employee ownership and a commitment to always perform at our best.

Respect - We appreciate the importance of each encounter and treat one another with dignity.

Excellence - Using our collective strengths we work together to exceed the expectations of patients, families, physicians and staff.

Service - We create an environment that focuses on the very core of our organization - to serve others.

For anyone wishing to recognize a VDMC team member, please fill out our Spotlight on Values card.

 Click here to download and print the C.A.R.E.S. Award Nomination card. (in .pdf format)