Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our Beginning

"For three years we dreamed, prayed, talked hospital,
but the signs of promising interest did not develop rapidly.
Finally, the sick and suffering in Abilene needing the strong helping hand of a hospital,
and the conviction of the community
and Baptist brotherhood to fulfiill the call of a healing ministry ...
led to the opening of the West Texas Baptist Sanitarium,
a Christian hospital, September 15, 1924."
Millard A. Jenkens "Baptist Hospital Beginnings"

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission

To deliver high quality healthcare emphasizing excellence and compassion consistent with the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Our Vision

To be the leading healthcare provider of choice, in our region and beyond, recognized for enhancing quality, expanding access and excelling in patient engagement.

Our Core Values

As employees of Hendrick Medical Center, we work together to fulfill our mission by living these values:

Integrity

Reflect honesty, transparency and trust; do what is right all the time

Teamwork

Value our diverse talents, backgrounds, ideas and experiences to improve outcomes and create solutions

Compassion

Treat patients with dignity, sensitivity and empathy

Accountability

Demonstrate efficient stewardship of our resources that consistently results in quality improvement and outstanding customer service

Optimism

Expect the best possible outcomes while performing responsibilities and interacting with patients, visitors and fellow employees

Engagement

Cultivate an environment of commitment, communication, personal and professional growth, and a shared vision for success