** What is the University of Virginia Health System **
Based in Charlottesville, Va., the UVa Health System embodies the leadership and inventiveness personified by its founder, Thomas Jefferson. In 1825, Jefferson established the nation's 10th medical school, which has since grown into a nationally renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering betters ways to treat disease.
Recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Best Doctors in America and Good Housekeeping, physicians at the UVa Health System serve patients from the Charlottesville area, the Southeast and from around the world. Many UVa physicians, nurses and other health care professionals are recognized nationally and internationally as leaders in their fields.
** The Health System consists of five components **
The University of Virginia Medical Center is an integrated network of primary and specialty care services ranging from wellness programs and routine checkups to the most technologically advanced care. The hub of the Medical Center is a hospital with over 500 beds in operation and a state-designated Level 1 trauma center. In addition, primary and specialty care is provided at convenient clinic locations throughout Central Virginia communities.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine is ranked 10th in the nation among state-assisted medical schools and consistently attracts the nation's brightest students and most distinguished faculty members. Awarded each year millions of dollars in funding, the School of Medicine's 23 research centers are making discoveries resulting in new and better therapies, especially in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease and vaccine development.
The University of Virginia School of Nursing has earned a national reputation for excellence in education, research and practice. Ranked among the nation's top 25 public nursing schools, the UVa School of Nursing offers undergraduate, master's level and doctoral programs.
The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library offers expert information services in every area of medicine. Open to the public and recently remodeled, this state-of-the-art library has a staff of skilled professionals available to help health care specialists and patients find the latest health news and on-line information and discover UVa's rich history in the development of modern medicine.
Health Services Foundation is the physician group practice which manages billing for UVa physicians.
** Mission, Vision & Values **
** Mission **
To provide excellence and innovation in the care of patients, the training of health professionals and the creation and sharing of health knowledge
** Vision **
In all that we do, we work to benefit human health and improve the quality of life. We will be
* A community of caring people committed to our patients, our neighbors, and
each other and committed to the professional development of our staff and
faculty
* The provider of the best complex clinical care in Virginia and surrounding
states, with national recognition in selected areas
* A highly effective organization which is committed to providing exceptional
service to our patients
* A model of creative teaching and learning
* An organization dedicated to discovery and the application of innovative
science
** Values **
This institution exists to serve others, and does so through the expression of our core values
* Respect
To recognize the dignity of every person
* Integrity
To be honest, fair and trustworthy
* Stewardship
To manage resources responsibly
* Excellence
To work at the highest level of performance, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
