San Juan Regional Medical Center

G.W. Sammons and A.M. Smith as the first 'family hospital' in San Juan County, the institution has grown over more than a century into a regional health system with approximately 969 employees. The hospital is governed by a volunteer board of community members, and its not-for-profit structure means decisions are guided by what is best for patients and the local community rather than shareholders. The organization's mission is encapsulated in the phrase 'Creating Life Better Here,' reflecting its commitment to the community it serves. For nurses, SJRMC emphasizes accountability through the nursing process and seeks individuals who are 'sincerely caring and compassionate professionals' who embody the organization's five core values in their daily work. The institution describes itself as being more than a healthcare provider—it is a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care.

SJRMC's mission is to 'make life better here' for its community. The organization's five core values are: Sacred Trust (doing the right thing for the patient no matter what), Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability, and Creative Vitality. These values are described as requiring a deeper level of commitment beyond mere task completion, asking employees to freely give of themselves because they believe in the mission. The values originated with the founders' personal calling to meet a community need and have been maintained for over a century.