Our mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve by integrating patient care, education, and research in a caring environment. Statement of Values We respect the dignity of all individuals and are responsive to their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs and cultural diversity. We are just and prudent stewards of limited natural and financial resources. We foster a climate which encourages both those receiving and providing care to make responsible choices. We strive for excellence in quality and care and seek to continuously learn and improve. We acknowledge a partnership with the community to ensure the best possible care at the right time, in the right place, and by the right provider. We are caring and compassionate to each other and to those we serve. We communicate openly and honestly with the community we serve. As a proud member of the Vermont community with a vested interest in its people, The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to providing community health resources by extending the benefits of academic medicine to the people of our region. As a proud member of the Vermont community with a vested interest in its people, The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to providing community health resources by extending the benefits of academic medicine to the people of our region.