Introduction of Six Healthcare Facilities The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), is the health science campus for the University of Mississippi, located in the heart of Jackson, MS. The Medical Center first opened its doors on July 1, 1955. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is the state of Mississippi only academic medical center. According to the UMMC site, “The Medical Center functions as a separately funded, semi-autonomous unit responsible to the chancellor of the University of Mississippi and, through him, to the constitutional Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, which governs all eight state institutions of higher learning in Mississippi.” (University …show more content…
Dominic’s Health Services was started in 1946. St. Dominic is a 535-bed acute care facility located in Jackson, Mississippi. St. Dominic is an organization that consist of acute hospital care, continuing community care, and a full range of outpatient and community services. The mission of St. Dominic hospital is to perform services in the name of Jesus Christ. St. Dominic strive to make their community better. St. Dominic is a hospital that not only strive to provide for individuals that are sick but also offer education and wellness services to the community with hopes to improve the health status of their surrounding population. The other goal of this healthcare facility is to educate the community on ways to eliminate risk factors for serious health problems. St. Dominic is a Christian hospital with the latest medical advancements that play a vital role in producing levels of care that address needs of patients from the physical needs to the spiritual needs. (St. Dominic Hospital) St. Dominic hospital is an organization that believe in the true miracle of …show more content…
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas was established as Texas Baptist Memorial Stadium on October 16, 1903, by the state of Texas. In 1936, the hospital was renamed Baylor University Hospital. In 1959, Baylor University Hospital is renamed Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas Texas to reflect the multiple hospitals and services on the Dallas campus. Baylor Medical Center is one of the major centers in North Texas for patient care. Baylor Medical Center strive to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research. This healthcare organization considers itself to be a Christian ministry of healing. According to the Baylor Medical Center website, the mission of this organization is “To be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate health care.” (Baylor Medical Center- About Us) Baylor Medical Center values: Integrity, servanthood, teamwork, excellence, innovation and