The William W. Backus Hospital Annual Report 2004
United in Our Vision

Our Mission

The William W. Backus Hospital delivers and coordinates a continuum of high quality healthcare that is sensitive to the needs of individuals in eastern Connecticut. The Hospital is committed to being responsive and accountable to those for whose benefit it exists and improving the health of its communities.

Our Vision

The William W. Backus Hospital will be one of New England’s most progressive community hospitals because of:

• its positive impact on community health
• the high quality, safety and comprehensiveness of its programs and services compared to peers throughout the United States
• its financial strength, and,
• the reputation in its own community for compassionate, reassuring and personal care.