With a 150-year heritage as a community hospital and medical provider, Southwest has evolved to reflect the dynamic and growing region, including Clark County and communities of Southwest Washington. Our commitment is reflected through generous community benefits  and outreach services.

In 2005, the Board of Directors adopted a new vision statement that reflects where the organization is heading in the future. Simply put, we're about our three E's.

Vision: Exceptional medicine. Extraordinary care. Every person.

Our mission remains unchanged and reflects what we do every day to make our region a better place to live.

Mission: As the leader in the provision of health services for our entire community, we emphasize clinical and service quality , promote accessible and affordable care and work with others to improve health status.

In 2007, members of our Great People, Great Place team revised our values and added new expectations related to everyone's role in safety.

Values: Our values are reflected in "I" statements. All Southwest Washington Medical Center employees sign their commitment to our Southwest Promise and are evaluated each year on living up to these high standards.

Safety
I put safety first.
I see it. I own it.
I keep Southwest clean.

Respect
I protect the privacy and dignity of all.
I honor diversity.
I am kind, caring and professional.
I am welcoming and courteous.

Integrity
I take full responsibility for my behavior.
I speak positively about Southwest.
I am honest, reliable and prompt.

Compassion
I focus on the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of others.
I use my eyes, my ears and my heart when listening to others.
I express empathy and provide explanations.

Excellence
I identify problems and seek solutions.
I am committed to improvement.
I am committed to excellence and encourage it in others.

Teamwork
I work with others to create an excellent experience for
patients, families and my co-workers.
I help others meet their goals.
I speak well of others.