Our Mission, Vision and Values
“The great purpose for which this hospital was begun—the helping of suffering humanity back to health and life.”
– Rt. Rev. James B. Funsten, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Idaho, 1906
For more than a century, St. Luke’s has carried on the work first envisioned by Bishop Funsten. Our original purpose has remained, and our heritage and values direct our course as we continue to meet the area’s rapidly growing needs. Our mission, “To improve the health of people in our region,” is the foundation upon which we have built Idaho’s largest and most advanced health care organization.
In keeping with our not-for-profit mission, St. Luke’s maintains an open-door policy, which means we care for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Thousands of people with no or inadequate health care coverage receive free services each year at St. Luke’s.
Additionally, St. Luke’s endeavors to provide cost-effective, convenient access to health care for the underinsured, Medicaid, and Medicare populations. Our efforts are supported by generous gifts from area benefactors, whose donations help assure both the availability and the advancement of health care for our region. To find out how you can help, contact St. Luke’s Health Foundation.
St. Luke’s Mission
We are four medical centers – Boise, Magic Valley, Meridian, and Wood River – each committed to one mission:
To improve the health of people in our region.
St. Luke's Vision
Within St. Luke’s Health System, each hospital is unique, with its own distinct vision created and inspired by those who best understand the communities they serve. At St. Luke's Magic Valley, our vision is:
Through productive relationships, we will be the system of choice within the region, achieved through efforts in patient safety, competitive costs, quality care, and patient outcomes.
St. Luke’s Values
St. Luke's physicians, caregivers, and staff members are committed to the values we live every day:
- Trust and Respect
- Integrity
- Partnership and Service
- Safety
- Efficiency and Financial Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Compassion
