Mission Statement

The mission of the Northwest Michigan Surgery Center is to provide the highest quality patient care in a safe, efficient, cost effective manner. 

Vision Statement

The vision of the Northwest Michigan Surgery Center is to be recognized both regionally and nationally as a beacon of quality; the place for outpatient surgery, the place to work and the place to invest. 

Guiding Principles 

The following principles are fundamental to the way that Northwest Michigan Surgery Center operates.  They guide what we do and how we do it.

Guiding Principle # 1:  Integrity

We are guided by ethical decision making in all that we do.

Guiding Principle # 2:  Safety

 We advocate patient well-being by consistently providing clean and safe operations.

Guiding Principle # 3:  Respect

 We acknowledge that our patients, physicians and employees are vital to our continued success.

Guiding Principle # 4:  Value

We provide an environment for the healthcare professional to apply their skills in a manner that is valued.

Guiding Principle # 5:  Quality  

We strive to exceed expectations for all those that we serve through continuous quality improvement.

Guiding Principle # 6:  Optimization

 We constantly assess and modify our processes in order to meet the ever changing needs of healthcare as effectively as possible.

Guiding Principle # 7:  Teamwork

 We foster an environment that promotes effective communication and cooperation between our partners, our employees and our patients.

Guiding Principle # 8:  Community

We actively participate as a responsible member of the community.