The mission of the Emergency Department is to provide the highest quality and timely care to patients presenting for emergency treatment; to offer outstanding educational opportunities for medical, nursing, and allied health personnel; and to further medical knowledge through the pursuit of research.
Steven Kronick, MD, Service Chief, Adult Emergency Department
We will provide an environment that promotes compassion and respect for our patients and families and each other; that employs the highest ethical standards; and that utilizes resources in an efficient manner.
As member of the University of Michigan Emergency Team, we are committed to:
- Respecting the dignity and privacy of patient, families, and co-workers.
- Recognizing and acting on opportunities to improve our services.
- Being the leader in customer service for patients and families.
- Easing access to acute health care through referrals, educational support, & information.
- Ensuring excellence in emergency service by providing quality cost effective emergency care.
- Providing timely services to patients with urgent or emergency conditions.
- Maintaining a leadership role in the delivery of emergency health services.
