Mission

Avera is a health ministry rooted in the Gospel. Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by Christian values.

Vision

Working with its partners, Avera Health shall provide a quality, cost-effective health ministry which reflects Gospel values. We shall improve the health care of the people we serve through a regionally-integrated network of persons and institutions.

Our Values

• Compassion:
  We serve with caring and respect to maintain the dignity and enhance the well-being of each person.
  
  

• Integrity:
  We are honest and ethical in all that we do and say.
  
  

• Emphasis on People:
  We value all people as individuals and strive to meet their needs.
  
  

• Community Partnership:
  We participate with communities to build successful healthcare partnerships.
  
  

• Excellence:
  We work to achieve excellence across all areas of our organization.
  
  

• Our Guiding Principles:

  • Vision = Reality

  • Leverage the System

  • Maximize Assets

  • Concentrate on What Truly Makes a Difference

  • Common Focus for Individuals and the Organization