Who We Are

Vision & Mission Statement

  • Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center is to honor and preserve the legacy of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte and the heritage of the Omaha Nation, improve community health and wellbeing, and serve as a catalyst for positive change.

  • Our vision is to be a destination for hope, healing, and cultural connection.

Organizational Values

In the Omaha culture, the direction of entry into a space is often constructed to face the east. This tradition is rooted in the belief that as a home to the sunrise, the east is a sacred direction, symbolizing new beginnings and renewal. The Memorial Hospital founded in 1913 by Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte has been given a new beginning. Renewed to pristine condition and recommitted its original purpose to serve the health and well being of the community, The Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center’s intentionally eastward entrance helps us remember our guiding organizational values. The first letter of each spelling the word “East” in honor of this meaningful tradition.

  • We are committed to empowering one another and the community to achieve individual and collective goals.

  • We will tirelessly advocate for the resources and expertise needed to operate and maintain this space so it can continue to serve the community for generations to come.

  • We recognize the significant responsibility of stewardship of this important national landmark and the people communities and culture it represents, and we value the opportunity to be stewards of this preservation and continued success.

  • We trust one another and work together in good faith to preserve and honor the rich history, culture, and traditions celebrated in this space.