Christus Schumpert Health Syst

Details

Name :

Christus Schumpert Health Syst

Address  :

One St Mary Place
P.O. Box 21976

Town  :

Shreveport

State  :

Louisiana

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

71101

Phone  :

318 681 4500

Web URL  :


Description

About Us
CHRISTUS Schumpert Health System of Shreveport La is a Catholic nonprofit system owned and operated by CHRISTUS Health Dallas Texas Weve provided highquality costeffective care since 1894

The CHRISTUS Schumpert staff includes more than 750 physicians 3000 employees and 600 volunteers Our areas of specialty include behavioral medicine cardiovascular services oncology orthopedic and neurological services primary care medicine surgical services and womens and childrens services

Our Mission
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ

Our Vision
Strengthen our current ministries and expand into new locations and services

Implement innovative approaches to caring for the whole person

Increase access to health care for the poor and underserved through advocacy
and other initiatives

Make significant contributions to creating healthy communities

Create a work environment filled with hope dignity and mutual respect

Our Core Values
Dignity Respect for the worth of every person recognition and commitment
to the value of diverse individuals and perspectives and special concern
for the poor and underserved

Integrity Honesty justice and consistency in all relationships

Excellence High standards of service and performance

Compassion Service in a spirit of empathy love and concern

Stewardship Wise and just use of talents and resources in a collaborative
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