Our Mission Statement for Essent Healthcare and its Essential Hospitals

• Provide superior local management, optimum technology and modern facilities to meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve
• Provide quality care and outstanding patient and physician service in the communities we serve
• To be the leader in the management of Essential community hospitals
• Form local and regional partnerships with tertiary hospitals in regions we serve
• Create long-term value for:
       Patients
       The Communities
       The Medical Staff
       Our Employees and Partners
       Investors