The mission of the Department of Neurology is to deliver the best service to our population, using innovative healthcare delivery systems with the foundation of cutting edge applied clinical neuroscience research.

We will be the healthcare provider for neurologic care in the Chicagoland area. We will actively shape our future and meet the challenges of constant "change" in the healthcare environment with creativity, innovation and fiscal discipline.

We will support a proactive organizational climate where all departmental staff members are encouraged to achieve their personal and professional goals.

We will provide healthcare in a caring and courteous fashion, promoting trust, reflecting the Loyola ideals.

We will promote an environment where all departmental staff members are accountable for their actions and assume responsibility for meeting patients' needs and the tripartite mission of service, education and research.

We will value and recognize the importance of cooperation, communication and diversity in building an effective and proactive healthcare team.

We will foster an atmosphere that values high ethical standards and promotes continuous quality improvement.

Goals:

• To deliver the highest quality, state of the art, compassionate care to adult and pediatric patients suffering from neurologic disorders.
• To deliver cutting edge neurologic care with an emphasis on evidence based treatments constantly focusing to improve upon disease specific Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) parameters.
• To deliver rigorous training of future neurologists and medical students rotating through our services with creative mentoring of trainees.
• To emphasize education, training and direct supervision of medical students, residents and fellows, as an integral and vital part of our mission.
• To encourage faculty to participate in clinical, pre-clinical, and health services research.
• To discover and develop new and meaningful treatments for patients suffering from neurologic disorders.

Ten House Rules:

1. Show you care.
2. Be courteous.
3. Anticipate needs and concerns
4. Respond quickly
5. Listen.
6. Respect privacy.
7. Maintain confidentiality.
8. Take initiative.
9. Be a team player.
10. Show enthusiasm and take pride.