Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN)

Comprised of three hospitals, Danbury, Norwalk and New Milford, Western Connecticut Medical Group, and Western Connecticut Home Care, They are a healthcare network that’s built for the people we serve. They take care to put the patient at the center. They take pride in not only treating the sick, but also in keeping you well. They are Western Connecticut Health Network. And they know you well.

Mission:
Their mission is to improve the health of every person we serve through the efficient delivery of excellent, innovative and compassionate care.

Vision 2020:
Western Connecticut Health Network will be the preferred partner in health and provider of care for the communities we serve and will be among the most respected community healthcare systems in the nation.

Values:
Their values reflect who they are as an organization. They provide clear guidance as to behavior expectations and motivate us by promoting a sense of belonging and pride. They are all accountable for living up to and demonstrating these values in their day-to-day actions:
• Excellence: They deliver the highest quality of care and service and surpass established standards through a continuous focus on improvement, innovation and education.
• Integrity: They approach their work with the highest standards of openness, honesty and ethical behavior, with freedom from any inappropriate influence or motive.
• Compassion: They serve others with empathy and a desire to alleviate their suffering while honoring each individual’s dignity and privacy.
• Teamwork: They work together in a cooperative, coordinated and supportive environment that places the team’s or organization’s goals ahead of individual goals.
• Fiscal Responsibility: They achieve our mission through efficient and effective use of their resources and personal accountability for ensuring financial integrity and performance.