This is our new, unified mission for Rady Children's Health.
Over the past year, we have been on a purposeful journey to come together as one children’s health system — guided by a shared purpose that has always connected our legacy organizations.
By embracing a single mission, we honor where we’ve been, reflect on who we are today and capture the hope and possibility of what we can achieve together for the patients and families who depend on us.
The Heart of Our Mission
These words — shared by our staff — capture the meaning behind our mission and the commitment we bring to every child and family we serve.
Bringing Our Mission to Life
Our Values
Lead with compassion
We honor each person’s lived experience and treat everyone with empathy and kindness.
Own excellence
We take personal and shared responsibility for our work, holding ourselves to the highest standards in every action and decision.
Listen with intent
We are fully present with others, fostering understanding, so everyone is heard, valued, and respected.
Encourage bold ideas
We believe if we can imagine it, we can do it, empowering creativity and inivative thinking in everything we do.
Do the right thing
We act with integrity, make ethical decisions and hold ourselves accountable, even when it’s difficult.
Our Stories are Our Strength
As part of our organization-wide celebration of our new mission statement, associates from across our health system participated in a Dear Hospital activation. Participants are photographed wearing “brain tattoos” – short, meaningful messages written on their skin – that visually represent their connection to the new Mission. These portraits highlight purpose, compassion and connection at the center of Rady Children’s Health.
