Mission, Vision & Values

Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, Md., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Founded in 1907, Adventist HealthCare is the first, largest and only health system headquartered in Montgomery County, Maryland, and offers a multitude of services in both Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

Our Values

Adventist HealthCare has identified five core values that we use as a guide in carrying out our day-to-day activities.

Respect

We recognize the infinite worth of each individual.

Our understanding of what it means to be a human being is rooted in our belief that God created mankind in his own image (Gen 1:27). This unique formation gives humanity intrinsic worth and dignity. Because all human beings share in this distinction, we both honor God’s likeness inherent in every person and also imitate His character by treating all people with respect (Ps 8:4-8; Gal 3:28) and acceptance (Rom 15:7).

Integrity

We are conscientious and trustworthy in everything we do.

God demonstrates His trustworthiness as being reliable, certain and dependable throughout Scripture. God’s words and actions are faithful and true (Psalm 33:4), and so we strive to have all of our decisions and actions reflect these values. Our integrity ensures that we recognize our limitations as human beings, do all we can to correct unintentional mistakes and work to build trust in our service.

Service

We care for our patients, their families and each other with compassion.

God’s love and compassion is the essence of His identity (Exodus 34:6) and manifests in us as the irrepressible urge to come to the aid of those in need (Psalm 40:1-2). God has called us to extend His care and therefore, we are to be “clothed with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12) toward all those we serve.

Excellence

We do our best every day to exceed expectations.

Although no one can compare to God’s character, actions or ability to relate to others, we are called to model ourselves on His standard (1 Peter 2:9). When we act as His representatives, we strive to reflect His character and meet the needs of others by doing our work at a level that is praiseworthy (Phil. 4:8).

Stewardship

We take ownership to efficiently and effectively extend God’s care.

God is the creator and keeper of all things (Psalm 24:1) and entrusted mankind with the care and welfare of the earth (Genesis 2:15). Our fulfillment of this role is realized through proper use of the talents and resources God has gifted to us for the benefit of others. We recognize the sacred trust placed in each of us to protect His creation for the benefit of others.