Mission

Wake Forest Baptist Health's mission is to improve the health of our region, state and nation by:

• Generating and translating knowledge to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
• Training leaders in health care and biomedical science.
• Serving as the premier health system in our region, with specific centers of excellence recognized as national and international care destinations.

Vision

Wake Forest Baptist Health is a preeminent learning health system that promotes better health for all through collaboration, excellence and innovation.

Values

Excellence

Demonstrate the highest standards of patient-centered care, education, research and operational effectiveness

Compassion

Responsive to the physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of all

Service

Cultivate selfless contribution for the greater good

Integrity

Demonstrate fairness, honesty, sincerity and accountability

Diversity

Demonstrate respect for and inclusion of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives

Collegiality

Foster mutual respect, facilitate professional growth and mentorship, and reward teamwork and collaboration

Innovation

Promote creativity to enhance discovery and the application of knowledge

Safety 

Embrace a culture of reliability through better process design and accountability

Patient and Family Promise

We promise to:

• Keep you safe.
• Care for you.
• Involve you and your family.
• Respect you and your time.