Baptist Health System

Details

Name :

Baptist Health System

Address  :

3201 4th Avenue South

Town  :

Birmingham

State  :

Alabama

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

35222

Phone  :

205 715 5000

Web URL  :


Description

About Us
For more than 85 years Baptist Health System has been an integral part of Alabamas health care landscape As a faithbased notforprofit health care system we are committed to ministering quality health care physically mentally and spiritually while serving as a witness to the love of God as revealed through Jesus Christ

Our four hospitals and extensive network of Baptist Health Centers located throughout north and central Alabama stand ready to help Whether you are expecting a baby or facing a lifethreatening medical condition we have the technology the resources and the experience you need plus a dedicated staff of health care professionals who value compassion as well as cuttingedge technology Its the Mission we will live by each and every day Were here to answer the call

Our Mission
As a witness to the love of God revealed through Jesus Christ the Baptist Health System is committed to ministries that enhance the health dignity and wholeness of those we serve through Integrity Compassion Advocacy Resourcefulness and Excellence

Our Values
Integrity
To honor God in all we do

Compassion
To minister to the body mind and spirit of those entrusted to our care To treat each other as we would want to be treated

Advocacy
To improve the wellbeing of people in our communities

Resourcefulness
To advance the benefits of faithbased notforprofit health care in our communities To make the best use of our Godgiven resources

Excellence
To support education and research to enhance performance To continuously improve ourselves and our services

Our Vision
To reach superior levels of performance throughout the organization and to expand our faithbased approach to healing and caring to more people in need by engaging those who share in our vision
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