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OUR STORY, MISSION, VISION and VALUES

You can count on us to continue reaching out to you – our neighbors – to support healthy, happy families.

Mark Faulkner, President and CEO, Baptist Health Care
Mark Faulkner, CEO and President, Baptist Health Care

Our Story

Baptist Health Care has been transforming health care in our community for more than 70 years. From our beginnings with a single hospital that opened in 1951 to the present, we have provided groundbreaking care. We will continue that legacy into our future. Baptist is the area’s only remaining not-for-profit health system that is based and led from within the Northwest Florida area. Our corporate office is located in Pensacola, Florida. All decisions that impact our community are made locally, not at a corporate headquarters in another state.

Baptist continuously strives to be a national leader in quality and service. Our organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine and a large network of primary care and specialty physicians. And care is provided at all locations by dedicated, compassionate and experienced teams.

Our Team Members


Our team members are skilled and compassionate individuals who serve our communities and live our Values of Ownership, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Service. Team members make Baptist a better place and support our Mission of helping people throughout life’s journey!
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Our Mission


Our Mission is helping people throughout life’s journey.

Our Vision


Our Vision is to be the trusted partner for improving the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Our Values

We are led by our Values of Ownership, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Service.

As the only locally led, nationally recognized health care system in the area, we are invested in the health and well-being of those in our community. To learn more about our commitment to providing care, visit our Community page.

Learn more about our Baptist Health Care culture.

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BHC Board of Directors

  • Ron Jackson – Board Chair
  • Jackie Biggs
  • Dave Cleveland
  • David Hawkins
  • John Heer
  • Shirley Henderson
  • John Hosman
  • John Kizziah
  • Marjorie Moore
  • Tom Owens
  • Marcus Paul, D.M.D.
  • Martha Saunders, Ph.D.
  • Steve Shell
  • Ricky Smith
  • Margaret Stopp
  • Brian Wyer
  • Jarl (J.T.) Young