Advocate Health Care is an organization of physicians and health care professionals dedicated to serving the health needs of individuals, families and communities in northern Illinois. Recognized as the leading integrated health care delivery network in the United States, Advocate is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1995 but actually traces its beginnings back more than 100 years to hospitals founded by predecessor churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.

Mission
"The mission of Advocate Health Care is to serve the health needs of individuals, families and communities through a wholistic philosophy rooted in our fundamental understanding of human beings as created in the image of God."

Values
Advocate exists to serve. The core values of compassion, equality, excellence, partnership, and stewardship guide our actions as we work together to provide health services to others in our communities.

Philosophy
The care we provide is wholistic. This philosophy means we understand people have physical, emotional and spiritual needs and their relations to God, themselves, their families and society are vital to health and healing. Finally, we believe all people are created in the image of God. All human beings live under God's care and must be treated with dignity and respect. The mission, values, and philosophy of Advocate are often referred to as the "MVP." By integrating them into every aspect of the organizations, these principles have strengthened the foundation of the Advocate culture in which we all work and serve.

Advocate Health Care is one of the largest employers in the Chicago area and is ranked among the nation's top 10 health care systems. With more than 200 sites of care, Advocate offers you outstanding career and educational opportunities in a variety of health care-related fields. Visit our website www.advocatehealth.com to find out more about clinical and non-clinical staff and management openings, physician practitioner and residency positions, and educational opportunities.