Mission, Vision & Values

MISSION

PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, WHY WE EXIST

To improve the health of our patients and communities.

VISION

THE IMAGE OF THE FUTURE WE WISH TO CREATE

Our vision is to be preeminent in everything that we do.

VALUES

THE PRINCIPLES WHICH DRIVE OUR DECISION MAKING 

• Patient Centered Care
• Quality
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Efficiency

STRATEGIC PILLARS

BY PURSUING THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIC PILLARS, IU HEALTH WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS PREEMINENT

Quality & Safety

We will provide the highest level of quality healthcare, and commit to that promise by measuring ourselves against the leading healthcare providers across the nation.

Service

We will place the patient, and their family, at the center of every decision we make.

We believe that we are responsible for improving the health of not only our patients, but also our communities. We will provide services outside of the hospital that will increase the health status of our communities. We will work with our partners at The Foundation of IU Health La Porte Hospital to continue to support related initiatives.

People

We will be the career destination of choice. We will engage, develop, empower and recognize our colleagues, our most valuable resource. By doing so we will enhance the personal and professional growth of our colleagues, and attract the very best. They are responsible for all of the great successes that IU Health will achieve.

Education & Research

As part of an academic health system, we will work with our partners at the Indiana University School of Medicine to pursue continued educational opportunities for our healthcare professionals and participate in medical research opportunities to expand medical knowledge.

Finance & Growth

We will operate in a fiscally sound manner. We will continue to strive for more efficient and cost effective healthcare. We have a responsibility to be diligent with our resources to ensure that we remain a strong asset to the communities we serve.