To provide the most effective rehabilitative care for patients regardless of ability to pay, to lessen disability and dependence resulting from diseases of the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, the cardiovascular system and the pulmonary system and other diseases or conditions where rehabilitation efforts may be useful. * To engage in research, development, and teaching programs to improve medical care, to reduce disability and dependency and to further knowledge and understanding of disease mechanisms and causes. * To offer the highest quality health care services appropriate to the health care needs of the community.