Duke University Health System

Duke Health conceptually integrates the Duke University Health System, the Duke University School of Medicine, and the Duke University School of Nursing. It is the combination of research, clinical care, and education that takes place through the efforts of our faculty, staff, students, and trainees at many different sites throughout our region and worldwide.
Mission & Vision

In 2006, Duke Health adopted new mission and vision statements that describe the overarching goals and shared aspirations of all of its components -- including the Duke University Health System, the Duke University School of Medicine, and the Duke University School of Nursing. We also finalized strategic plans to guide our efforts over the next five to 10 years.

The following link provides details of Duke Health's Advancing Health Together, 2016-2020 Strategic Planning Framework, and how we are working together to carry out our mission and vision.
The Duke Health Mission

As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.
The Duke Health Vision

Duke Health seeks to transform health care, teaching, and research to benefit society. We believe we can accomplish this vision by:

Making important advances in biomedical science and fundamental research
Fostering a multidisciplinary environment in the lab and clinic that unites our efforts to prevent illness, treat disease, and care for our patients
Translating discoveries into clinical practice
Designing clinical interventions and measuring their effectiveness
Creating innovative approaches to health and wellness
Addressing health disparities in our community and around the world
Sharing our vision and advances globally through wide-reaching programs and collaborations
Training the scientists, clinical professionals, administrators, and community advocates who will lead this work in the future
Investing in technologies, tools, infrastructure, and people -- the foundations of success