About Kettering Health
As a faith-based health system, Kettering Health’s mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. This means we believe in a whole-person approach to healthcare. Not only do we aim to restore the mind and body, but we also strive to heal the spirit.
Our Story
In the early 1960s, Eugene Kettering and his wife, Virginia, donated the land for a new hospital to be built in Dayton, Ohio, and operated under Seventh-day Adventist healthcare principles. In 1964, Charles F. Kettering Memorial Hospital (now Kettering Health Main Campus) opened its doors to the public. The hospital’s namesake, Eugene’s father, Charles F. Kettering, dedicated his life to tackling tough questions and vigorously pursuing innovation, and his life’s mission continues to shape Kettering Health into the health system it is today.
Our Values
With more than 15,000 employees and 1,000 volunteers, we’re the second-largest employer in greater Dayton. And we’re committed to both exceptional patient care and cultivating a workplace culture that supports remarkable teams. At Kettering Health, we value
- Belonging: Ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and empowered by valuing different perspectives, practicing respect, and inviting collaboration.
- Wholeness: Recognizing the whole person by supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in every interaction.
- Excellence: Driving toward the highest standards of care through a relentless focus on safety, clinical precision, and quality improvement.
- Leadership: Demonstrating ownership and accountability as team players by acting thoughtfully, communicating directly, and serving humbly.
- Learning: Pursuing growth through a culture of curiosity, focused feedback, and a commitment to delivering better outcomes together.
Innovation and Compassion
We believe that true healing comes from both innovation and compassion. From adopting the latest medical technologies to developing creative approaches to care delivery, we’re continuously improving how we serve. Our teams are driven not only by clinical excellence but by a deep commitment to treat every patient with dignity and empathy.
Care where you need it.
While we got our start in the city of Kettering, we now have 14 medical centers (with a total of 1,619 licensed patient beds) that span from Hamilton to Troy along with more than 120 outpatient facilities, 1,600 physicians on staff, half of which serve as part of Kettering Health Medical Group.
Wherever patients receive care—whether in one of our medical centers or outpatient clinics—our commitment is to provide the safest care for our patients while creating exceptional experiences.