Baptist Health System Inc

Baptist Health System Inc, a faith-based organization, is dedicated to enhancing the health, dignity, and holistic well-being of those it serves. As a witness to the love of God, revealed through Jesus Christ, the system is committed to ministries that uphold integrity, compassion, advocacy, resourcefulness, and excellence. The charitable institution's mission is to provide medical and educational services to the community through its partnership in Brookwood Baptist Health, LLC.

Baptist Health System Inc's involvement in Brookwood Baptist Health, LLC extends its charitable mission, which began in 1922. The joint venture, managed by Tenet, operates five hospitals and patient care facilities. Two of these hospitals are situated in Birmingham, enabling the organization to reach underserved areas of the city. The remaining hospitals serve rural communities in need of stable healthcare facilities. The hospitals participate in various federal, state, and local medical programs, improving access to patient care for the communities served by Baptist Health System Inc.

The organization is actively engaged in medical education and clinical pastoral care education. It offers approximately 101 residency positions in Transitional Year, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Radiology, and General Surgery programs. Baptist Health System Inc's medical education program also provides continuing education to licensed physicians, while its clinical pastoral care education program trains students to offer better spiritual care to patients. By collaborating with several colleges and universities of nursing, the organization also provides training for nurses hired throughout the southeastern United States.

Baptist Health System Inc continually provides health promotion and screening services to the public, often free of charge or at a nominal cost. These services are offered through schools, employers, and easily accessible facilities. The organization encourages its employees to dedicate their time and resources to other charitable organizations in the community, further solidifying its commitment to serving the needs of those it encounters.