Our Mission: Make life better for children For over 100 years at Children’s Health℠ our mission has been to make life better for children. We have a long-standing commitment to our community that includes advocacy, education and preventive care, as well as making sure that all children are insured. Our beginnings in 1913 were humble, but even then, our vision was big. Today our team takes great pride in serving as the eighth-largest pediatric health care provider in the country, and the only academically affiliated pediatric hospital in the area. For six consecutive years, Children’s has been recognized among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. As we enter our next century, we are committed to keeping alive Children’s Health Founder Nurse May Smith’s spirit of courage, dedication to excellence and the drive to grow so we can reach as many children as possible with the very best care. Our commitment to our community reaches beyond our walls and into schools, social-service organizations, corporate boardrooms, city halls and legislative chambers. In addition to providing healthcare, we often serve as a voice for the voiceless and an advocate for the children who have no vote and no lobbying group to speak on their behalf. Licensed for 616 beds 800,000 patient visits each year $51 million in charity health care in 2012

Guiding Principle #1

We listen to, invite and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients to deliver culturally sensitive care.

In support of this principle, we aim to: 

• Increase and diversify family representation on boards, committees, advisory groups 

• Actively invite families to share stories that promote knowledge and sensitivity toward others

• Collect accurate (REaL) information and set goals to reduce health care disparity

Guiding Principle #2

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We embrace vulnerable populations in the community through meaningful partnerships and mission-focused initiatives.

In support of this principle, we aim to: 

• Deepen community partnerships 

• Introduce opportunities for mentoring and scholarships 

• Diversify donor relationships 

• Diversify supplier and vendor relationships

Guiding Principle #3

 
We equip and develop our team members to support an inclusive environment in which all have the opportunity to contribute.

In support of this principle, we aim to: 

• Strengthen communication skills and respectful interactions across teams and the patient care continuum 

• Prioritize inclusion within all talent management systems 

• Set inclusion targets for leadership program participation

• Support and guide employee work groups

 

Guiding Principle #4
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We recruit and build talented, diverse teams that reflect the backgrounds, traditions and experiences of the communities we serve.

In support of this principle, we aim to: 

• Introduce job placement programs for vulnerable groups, such as veterans and adults with special abilities  

• Form networking partnerships to diversify our talent pipeline

• Enable hiring managers to foster and leverage the benefits of an inclusive workforce; the value proposition of a diverse team

Our Values

Selfless Service

Serving others with an enthusiastic spirit

Passionate Advocacy

Standing as champions for children

Commitment to Excellence

Driving innovation and quality care to maximize outcomes

Unwavering Integrity

Creating an environment of trust through honesty, transparency and authenticity

 

 

Diversity:

We promote a diverse and inclusive workforce

Children's Health is committed to providing a culture that invites and supports diverse perspectives. We value and embrace staff, patient families and others in our community based on their unique characteristics, including race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and abilities.  

The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council, a cross-functional executive leadership group, guides and supports initiatives regarding diversity, inclusion and cultural effectiveness. The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force includes team members representing all parts of our organization. They were asked to articulate our Diversity and Inclusion Guiding Principles, shown below, and continue to serve as Diversity and Inclusion Ambassadors to support communication and awareness.