Baptist Health System Mission Founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ, The Baptist Health System of East Tennessee is a charitable, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting and restoring the health of the people of the East Tennessee region through the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services. We are committed to meeting the needs of the communities we serve by caring for all who seek our services, regardless of their age, race, sex, religious beliefs, national origin, handicaps or ability to pay. Values BHS is a System of people committed to excellence, supportive of each other's personal, professional and spiritual growth, and bound together in Christian service. In fulfilling its mission, BHS continuously strives to improve the quality of its performance and exemplify the following values: Service. We are God's servants, blessed to have been chosen to be part of His caring mission. Our deeds and actions are guided by humility and the satisfaction that comes from serving others. Integrity. We will demonstrate fairness and honesty in everything we do while adhering to high moral and ethical standards. Respect. We will treat our patients, those who work with us in our healing mission, and all others whom we meet with the utmost respect. For a listing of departments and their phone numbers, click here.