CCHMC Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan Resources

Vision Statement

To be the leader in improving child health.

Mission Statement

Cincinnati Children's will improve child health and transform delivery of care through fully integrated, globally recognized research, education and innovation.

For patients from our community, the nation and the world, the care we provide will achieve the best:

• medical and quality of life outcomes
• patient and family experience and
• value

today and in the future.

Our Core Values

The Core Values describe the behaviors expected from everyone at Cincinnati Children's. Patients and families are always our primary concern.

Respect everyone.

• Celebrate the unique strengths of each person.
• Learn from the traditions of others
• Honor the boundaries set by families.
• Be kind

Tell the truth.

• Communicate openly, honestly and clearly.
• Champion and sustain accuracy and integrity.
• Learn from mistakes.
• Act ethically.

Work as a team.

• Listen to others.
• Deliver on commitments.
• Work with colleagues and families to improve outcomes and performance.

Make a difference.

• Embrace new ideas; innovate.
• Anticipate future needs; work to meet them now.
• Engage and encourage scientific inquiry; affirm academic freedom.
• Create, apply and share knowledge; teach others to do the same.

We live by these Core Values every day.