University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pediatrics

The UNMC Section of General Pediatrics exists to provide high quality pediatric education, health care, research, and community service.

The vision of UNMC's Section of General Pediatrics is to: 1) be a center of excellence in pediatric education for health professionals; 2) be an accessible health care resource and referral center for all children in the region; 3) provide compassionate, comprehensive, efficient, state-of-the-art health care for all children in the region; 4) be a leader in pediatric clinical research; and 5) be an advocate for all children.

UNMC's Section of General Pediatrics uses the following values to guide all its operations: 1) Teamwork: to work as a supportive team while maintaining individual values; 2) Communication: encourage open and effective communication; 3) Accountability: take pride in work and accept responsibility for both positive and negative outcomes; 4) Trust and Value Employees: promote respect for self and others; 5) Commitment to Staff Development: foster professional and personal growth by providing opportunities for education as well as frequent and honest evaluation; and 6) Responsive Leadership: leadership is empathetic and flexible to the needs of co-workers, patients, and their families.

This page was last updated on 07/13/2006 by JLN