Our Mission and Values

OUR MISSION

Catherine’s Health Center provides access to high quality, affordable, and compassionate health care.

OUR VALUES

Social Justice

• Recognizing basic health care as a right of each person regardless of their ability to pay
• Improving health equity by removing barriers that lead to health disparities
• Promoting the common good by advancing a healthy community in collaboration with partners and other health care providers
• Building relationships based on integrity and honesty

Service

• Providing preventive health care as a primary service to reduce illness and medical crisis 
• Providing community outreach through Catherine’s Health Center visibility, patient advocacy, health education, and clinical services   
• Offering services and education that contribute to helping our patients stay healthy, improve their health, and manage chronic conditions
• Acting in a professional manner with a commitment to excellence 

Dignity

• Encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their health 
• Enabling patients to make informed decisions about their treatment which respect their personal values 
• Approaching health care holistically involving body, mind and spirit 
• Treat patients, employees and all others in a welcoming manner with respect and compassion 

Stewardship

• Maintaining and enhancing the professional skills of our staff and volunteers 
• Managing the organization for effective and efficient use of human and financial resources 
• Commit to developing business plans that support long-term sustainability