Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 248-bed hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing emergency and surgical care, as well as a wide range of other health-care services (see Programs and Services for details). SOMC employs over 3,000 full- and part-time people, has a medical staff of more than 266 physicians and specialists, and is supported by more than 464 regular volunteers. Annual Statistics 13,000 patients admitted 12,000 surgeries 79,000 emergency cases 196,000 outpatient tests Our Mission We will make a difference. Our Strategic Values Safety: We will build and sustain an exceptionally safe organization. Quality: We will deliver and sustain exceptional quality of care. Service: We will deliver and sustain exceptional customer service. Relationships: We will build and sustain exceptional relationships. Performance: We will achieve and sustain exceptional financial performance. Our Vision We will become the leading medical center in our region. Our Cardinal Value We honor the dignity and worth of each person.