Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna is a 88-bed, not-for-profit facility operated by Adventist Health System (AHS) (www.adventisthealthsystem.com) as a joint venture with Emory Healthcare.
The hospital was founded in the early 1970's when a group of physicians recognized a need for a hospital in Smyrna. On June 3, 1974, the hospital (then known as Smyrna Hospital) admitted its first patient. Adventist Health System purchased the hospital in 1976, and it became the first health care institution in the Atlanta area to be affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Adventist Health System, the largest Protestant religious hospital system in the United States, owns and manages hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, health care systems and an array of other services in approximately 20 states.
Through a 1995 joint venture with Emory Healthcare, Emory-Adventist Hospital became the first hospital in Atlanta to be co-owned by two leading health care providers--AHS and Emory.
What Sets Emory-Adventist Hospital apart?
Along with the benefits of association with Emory University and the recognized excellence of the South's leading tertiary care hospital, the joint venture makes it possible for the shared mission of the hospitals to succeed. Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna is a Christian facility, which cares for the needs of the whole person-body, mind and spirit. Commitment to the hospital's faith-based mission ensures that the business of medicine works hand in hand with the art of caring.
Our Mission
As a reflection of God's love, we exist to promote healing of the person in an environment of Christian caring and compassion.
In fulfillment of this mission, Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna, operated by Adventist Health as a joint venture with Emory Healthcare, will:
Aspire to provide the highest standards of healthcare consistent with community needs and hospital resources, Extend personal caring and kindness to patients, guests, and coworkers, Operate in a fiscally responsible manner, maintaining an attractive facility that is properly equipped, appropriately staffed, and operates as a community asset, Advocate and teach principles of sound physical, emotional and spiritual health, Promote an environment of fairness, trust, cooperation and professional growth characterized by integrity, communication, respect, affirmation, and accountability.