Message from Chad T. Lefteris, President & CEO
At UCI Health, our values are not just words – they are a reflection of the people who bring them to life each day. They were shaped by the voices of our co-workers, drawing on their experiences, ideas and aspirations.
Because they came from within, these values capture what makes UCI Health unique – our commitment to exceptional care, respect for one another and dedication to shaping the future of healthcare for the communities we serve.
You can see these values in action every day – in the way we connect with each person, take ownership of our work and come together to create what is next. And when we face uncertainty or come to a fork in the road, our values serve as a compass, guiding us with clarity and confidence in the choices we make.
They are more than a set of statements – they remind us how to care for our patients, support each other and build tomorrow together.
Let us continue to bring these values to life.
Chad T. Lefteris
President & CEO
Our values
Embrace human moments
Own our excellence
Build tomorrow together
Our values in action
Embrace human moments: Care Management
Own our excellence: Medical Intensive Care Unit
Build tomorrow together: Los Alamitos Emergency Department
See the whole person
Look to understand each person's unique circumstances, needs and strengths beyond their role or medical condition.
Build genuine relationships
Practice active listening, respond with vulnerability and genuine curiosity about others' experiences.
Share an optimistic outlook
Assume a positive approach to our work, finding opportunities even in challenging situations.
Confidently step up
Each of us takes action from our individual role to advance our mission of excellence, achieving more together.
Generously support each other
Show up for co-workers with resources, knowledge and encouragement because their success is ours, too.
Celebrate shared achievement
Recognize and elevate wins to acknowledge how our collective efforts create meaningful impact.
Collaborate to innovate
Reach out and be open to varied perspectives that help us better understand the whole picture.
Try new things
Approach problems with curiosity and explore creative solutions to improve outcomes.
Discover daily
Grow your personal impact in small and large ways through everyday curiosity and professional development.
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