Our Mission & Core Values

I. MISSION
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital will provide the residents of Oneonta and the surrounding four county areas with high quality primary care services. A core set of specialty services will be delivered directly through Fox or through relationships with other hospitals or physician groups. Patient-centered quality care and financial feasibility will be guiding principles for both the establishment and continuation of services.

II. VISION
Fox will recruit talented professionals to provide the primary and specialty care needed in our community. Fox will harness information technology and provide facilities that will optimize clinical outcomes and the patient experience.

III. CORE VALUES

   Compassion:
We accept people as they are and provide care for them with kindness, dignity and respect in a safe, nurturing environment.

Excellence:
The patient/resident and his or her family are at the center of all that we do. We will exceed the quality and service expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork:
We care for our patients and residents through the collective and coordinated efforts of our staff using our diverse backgrounds, talents and ideas.

Integrity:
We are responsible, ethical and honest in how we deal with patients, residents and coworkers.

Creativity:
We embrace change, innovation and continuous learning. We utilize new ideas, technology and quality
initiatives to continuously improve the delivery of healthcare.

Stewardship:
We practice fiscal and environmental responsibility and provide compassionate, quality healthcare through prudent management of resources.