While science is getting better and better at treating people, we will never forget the importance of how we simply treat people. At MedStar Health, we offer easy access to great health care in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., via our 10 hospitals and more than 300 other care locations. We are also committed to advancing care by continuously learning and applying new knowledge. We help our patients, and their families feel understood, appreciated, and confident in their care.
At MedStar Health, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. Our 32,000 associates are committed to living our core SPIRIT values—Service, Patient first, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—no matter where they work across our diverse health system.
Our values
Service — We strive to anticipate and meet the needs of our patients, physicians, and co-workers.
Patient first — We strive to deliver the best to every patient every day. The patient is the first priority in everything we do.
Integrity — We communicate openly and honestly, build trust, and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards.
Respect — We treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work, with the highest professionalism and dignity.
Innovation — We embrace change and work to improve all we do in a fiscally responsible manner.
Teamwork — System effectiveness is built on the collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect.
