Shands HealthCare's Mission:

Shands HealthCare's mission is to provide excellent patient care; collaborate in improving community health; and create an environment that supports education and research in the health sciences.

We're committed to delivering essential care to residents in North Florida communities; offering advanced diagnostic and medical services for regional patients; and pioneering and providing sophisticated treatments that draw patients nationally for highly specialized, complex care.

Our Vision

Shands HealthCare, in partnership with the University of Florida Health Science Center, will be a model of excellence for integrated academic health systems and a healthcare leader in the Southeast.

Our Values

Our governing values are the principles guiding our ethical behavior everyday at Shands.

• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Compassion
• Competence
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowerment
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Respect
• Trust

About Shands Navigation

About Shands HealthCare

• Hospitals and Services
• Mission, Vision & Values
• Quick Facts & Data
• Community Support & Social Mission
• Financial Reporting
• System Leaders
• History & Shands Firsts

Shands Commitment to Excellence

• The BEST Program
• Pillars of Excellence
• BEST Behaviors
• Governor's Sterling Award, Magnet Designation & Other Honors
• Quality & Patient Safety

Shands HealthCare Messages

Listen as Shands HealthCare CEO Tim Goldfarb responds to many of the questions received from the community.

Learn how Shands HealthCare and the University of Florida are becoming Tobacco-Free Together.