What is MVP?

Mission, Values, and Philosophy

Related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate's health and healing ministry beganover one hundred years ago. A faith-based mission of caring has been the foundation of our heritage for over one hundred years.

Mission
"The mission of Advocate Health Care is to serve the health needs of individuals, families and communities through a wholistic philosophy rooted in our fundamental understanding of human beings as created in the image of God."

Values
Advocate exists to serve. The core values of compassion, equality, excellence, partnership, and stewardship guide our actions as we work together to provide health services to others in our communities.

Philosophy
The care we provide is wholistic. This philosophy means we understand people have physical, emotional and spiritual needs and their relations to God, themselves, their families and society are vital to health and healing. Finally, we believe all people are created in the image of God. All human beings live under God's care and must be treated with dignity and respect.

The mission, values, and philosophy of Advocate are often referred to as the "MVP." By integrating them into every aspect of the organization, these principles have strengthened the foundation of the Advocate culture in which we all work and serve.