Community Benefits Provided by Shands in Fiscal Year 2009
Charity care and social responsibility –net unreimbursed financial assistance
$95.5 million
Community and regional health services
$2.8 million
Donations and in-kind services to support
community-based efforts
$4.2 million
Health professionals education
$54.4 million
Scientific and clinical research in the health sciences
$5.9 million
Total community benefit (provided at cost)
$162.8 million
Mission
Shands HealthCare’s mission is to provide excellent patient care, to collaborate in improving community health, and to create an environment that supports education and research in the health sciences.