Nashville General Hospital at Meharry is a publicly supported, academically affiliated community-based hospital. We are committed to providing excellent healthcare regardless of age, race, creed, gender, sexual preference or ability to pay. With the alliance of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University, the Medical Staff and our employees will provide an educational and research environment based on the provision of comprehensive, compassionate, acute care services to those in need. Our employees, physicians, and vendors will be given the same respect, concern and caring attitude that they are expected to share with our customers.
In order to meet our vision, mission and values, we will work together to be financially viable while continuously improving our skills and resources through excellence in education and research. Our goal is the achievement of 100% access to healthcare and zero disparity -- between populations.
Vision
The vision of Nashville General Hospital’s leaders, physicians, and employees is to be an acclaimed healthcare center that demonstrates strength, compassion, and excellence in the provision of clinical care and service. Our campus serves as a welcoming learning environment for medical students, residents, and health science students for the discovery and application of knowledge.
We are proud to achieve our mission of educational and clinical excellence in an environment guided by a philosophy of respect and stewardship of our resources.
Values
- Honesty and integrity in all we say and do.
- Respect and dignity for all human kind.
- Compassion to those we serve and to each other.
- Competent, knowledgeable staff motivated to achieve personal and
professional growth.
- Accountability to society, our community and each other.
- Teamwork to achieve our vision, mission and values.