Soroka University Medical Center will provide state-of-the-art medical services to all residents of the Negev in an egalitarian manner and will proudly serve as the hospital of the entire southern region. We will lead the way in terms of:
professionalism
quality of care
efficiency
availability
accessibility.
We will tailor our care to the special needs of the Negev's unique and varied population, with the needs of patients and their families always at the center of our vision.
We will cultivate teaching and research, constantly striving for excellence among our physicians and other staff members while continuously strengthening our links with medical caregivers throughout the community.
We are committed to our Fundamental Values:
Excellence, Innovation and Creativity
providing the best medical care possible
employing advanced medical technologies
utilizing resources responsibly and intelligently
continuously striving for improvement
Human Dignity
placing patients and their families at the center
providing fair, equal, and humane treatment for each individual according to his or her needs
safeguarding patients' rights
respecting the other.
Service
providing focused and individually tailored care to patients and their families
encouraging mutual respect, compassion, and cultural sensitivity in caring for the multi-cultural community that we serve.
Teaching and Research
teaching in all fields of medicine
advancing connections and academic cooperation with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
conducting basic and clinical research and cooperation with prestigious academic institutions in Israel and throughout the world.
Fairness and Integrity: Basic and Guiding Values
encouraging professional and interpersonal honesty and candor
conducting activities based upon openness, transparency, and taking responsibility.
Cultivating Human Resources
employing professional manpower in all fields of medical service
operating a broad-based system for the development, maintenance, and improvement of skills for staff members
emphasizing cooperation and multidisciplinary professional team work.
Monitoring
adopting and emphasizing a culture of self-monitoring and inquiry
conducting systematic and continuous monitoring of processes, taking corrective action when needed.
Contributing to Society and the Community
instituting a program for the advancement, development, and improvement of the quality of life and health of our community
participating in a variety of activities aimed at advancing the wellbeing of the community and society at large.
