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Advocate Health Purpose & Commitments

Advocate Health is redefining how, when and where care is delivered. Our Purpose & Commitments create the framework for building our culture, the way we do things together, for all teammates as one Advocate Health. These guiding elements establish the foundation for our teammates' behaviors, define the expectations for their work and contribute to our overarching culture across the enterprise. Our Purpose & Commitments are a critical aspect of The Advocate Way, our distinct approach and philosophy that differentiates us. It encompasses the way we work together as an organization. Rooted in the intersections of our culture and strategy, The Advocate Way incorporates what we do and how we make our teammates, patients and communities feel.  

As we redefine care, we are setting the standard nationwide for an improved model of health care. We are rethinking methods of care delivery to reach more people and bringing human kindness to every step of their health journey. Our dedication to elevating health care for every individual, every teammate and every community is unwavering. We won't stop until everyone – no matter who they are or where they come from – has the possibility to live well. And because of this, we are redefining why we exist, our purpose as an organization and how we make it happen together as one.

Our Purpose: From discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care – for you, for us, for all.  

Our Commitments are the promises our teammates make to fulfill our Purpose.  

  • Lift Everyone Up: We believe everyone matters and create spaces where all belong and can thrive.  
  • Lead the Way: We chart new paths to achieve the extraordinary.  
  • Think Boldly Together: We collaborate with humility, turning the best ideas into new possibilities.  
  • Embrace the Unknown: We drive change through fearless curiosity and unshakeable optimism.

As a reminder, our aligned Purpose &Commitments for Advocate Health is just one way we are advancing our focus on being one team and replaces our legacy terms.  


Introducing our Behaviors

Our Behaviors bring our Commitments to life. It’s the actions we take to make it real.  

 

Our Purpose & Commitments are deeply interconnected with other key elements for the organization, including our strategy, REWIRE 2030.  Aligning these efforts enables us to deliver on our promises to our teammates, patients and communities, and execute on transforming how, when and where care is delivered. Simply put, our Purpose is the “why” that drives the “how” and “what” of strategy.  The stronger our organizational culture is, the better positioned we’ll be to establish new and improved standards of care for all. When our strategy, purpose and commitments are in perfect harmony, we don’t just adapt to the world – we transform it. 


Teams Background

New! Download one of our two new Teams background to show off our Purpose & Commitments. 


Dive into our Culture 

Enroll in “Our Advocate Health Culture,” a recommended course in CORE Connect to understand how our Purpose, Commitments & Behaviors fit together.   


Have a Commitment that Inspires You?

New! We want to hear your amazing stories about our new Purpose & Commitments! Share your experiences for a chance to be featured and inspire others. Let's spread some positivity together! Share your story for a chance to be featured.

How our Purpose & Commitments helped a teammate overcome challenges. Alexis Roberson says when she first heard about our Purpose, she immediately felt included. One of our Commitments, to Embrace the Unknown, also helped her overcome a challenge at work. 

Send a Commitment Badge

We’re excited to share more ways our teammates can connect with our new, unified Purpose & Commitments! Teammates can recognize each other on our refreshed Recognition and Rewards Platform with new Commitment badges. 

Last Updated on 04/18/2025