United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Domains of Value

Mission Statement

Honor America’s veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well being.

Vision Statement

To be a patient-centered integrated health care organization for veterans providing excellent health care, research, and education; an organization where people choose to work; an active community partner; and a back-up for National emergencies.

Core Values

• Trust
• Respect
• Excellence
• Compassion
• Commitment

Domains of Value

• Quality
• Access
• Function
• Satisfaction
• Cost Effectiveness
• Healthy Communities

Point of Contact: VHAHOU Public Affairs