** About Us **
The University of Miami changed the face of modern health care in South Florida when it purchased Cedars Medical Center in late 2007. The 560-bed facility was renamed University of Miami Hospital and became the region’s first university-owned, multi-specialty, acute care hospital and the flagship facility of UHealth – University of Miami Health System.
Today at University of Miami hospital, physicians on the faculty of the Miller School of Medicine partner with community physicians to plan and provide care, investigate new treatments still in the clinical research phase, and utilize the most advanced technologies available. And that’s only the beginning.
Inspired by the leadership of the University of Miami’s president and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Donna Shalala, UHealth has taken a pioneering role towards making the nation’s health care system safer.
** Our Mission **
The University of Miami Health System delivers high-caliber, compassionate health care; advances patient care through applied research; educates the next generation of medical leaders; and contributes to a healthier world.
** Our Vision **
Our vision for the 21st century is to develop the highest level of quality care that challenges the frontiers of medical care, research and education, and addresses community needs in meaningful, sustainable ways.
** Our Values **
Excellence - We meet our patients’ needs through exceptional patient-centric clinical and service outcomes. Our focus is on groundbreaking innovation, quality and quality improvement, safety, and effective health care.
Compassion - We diligently care for the welfare of others, providing timely, compassionate care while remaining respectful of our patients’ and families’ privacy, emotional, and physical needs.
Discovery - We embrace a perpetual quest for new knowledge and awareness, cultivating an environment that promotes the greatest potential for learning and individual achievement.
Collaboration - We nurture a spirit of collaboration and teamwork from which our patients will benefit, generously sharing our resources, medical expertise, and wisdom.
Leadership - We foster an environment that supports the recruitment, development and retention of the most highly-qualified and culturally-diverse team of professionals.
Integrity - We strive to always be truthful, transparent, and equitable, and we are committed to honesty in all of our scientific and professional endeavors: patient care, education, research, community, and business dealings.
