Our Core Values Competence – every staff member in the Three Strands System will be competent in his or her medical or dental specialty. Compassion motivated – every staff member will be kind and compassionate to each and every person that sets foot onto the Three Strands Campuses. Affordable health care – regardless of your ability to pay, you are guaranteed that Three Strands staff will not turn you away because of a lack of financial resources. Holistic medicine – we believe that we must treat each and every person with respect and dignity. We will strive to treat the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient in the Three Strands System. • Partnerships – the task is too great for Three Strands and we remain committed to forging partnerships with like-minded people who have a heart to alleviate suffering. Three Strands will work in strong collaboration with our African colleagues. Focused – our primary focus is to create a world-class surgical facility.