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Mission:

“Working together to promote & improve the health of individuals & communities in the Annapolis Valley.”

Vision:

Healthier people, caring communities and valued healthcare teams.

Getting there through:

  • Partnerships and affiliations
  • A commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
  • Innovation and responsiveness.
  • Accessibility– timely access to appropriate programs and services.
  • Tracking trends in the health of our population.
  • Using information and evidence to target programs and services.
  • Open and inclusive communications.
  • Finding ways for our physicians, staff and volunteers to feel supported in their pursuits to grow personally and professionally.
  • Creating a working environment where our staff and volunteers are motivated by seeing how their efforts have positive effects in the lives of others.

Values:

Integrity
Our decisions and actions reflect our commitment to accepted ethical and professional conduct. We work to ensure that our conduct earns the support and trust of all segments of the public that we serve.

Accountability
We make rational, informed decisions based on evidence and we are accountable for our actions and effective management of resources.

Respect
We treat whose we work with and serve with dignity, fairness and respect. Our patients are participants in decision making around their care.

Collaboration
We work together with our communities and other partners to achieve improved services and healthier communities.

Continuous Improvement
We are committed to quality, innovation and evaluation. Stability We are committed to programs and services that are responsive to the needs of our people and are sustainable in the futurMISSION, VISION AND VALUES MISSION: “Working together to promote & improve the health of individuals & communities in the Annapolis Valley.” e.



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