To maintain a hospital and other such institutions within the state of New Hampshire, with facilities that include medical services to provide for the diagnosis and treatment of patients that may require inpatient, outpatient, emergency care and other pursuits designed to promote the general health of the community. SMH does not discriminate relative to race, religion or national origin, ability to pay and will assure that all patients receive the same level of care through quality assessment monitoring and improvement activities. Speare's formal mission statement is to work together to serve the needs of our patients and community, and a vision of a community where all can achieve optimal health.