Core Values
Adaptability
Adaptability is not just a value; it's our promise to continually evolve and pivot, ensuring that we remain agile in responding to the evolving needs of our patient population. We are committed to maintaining our lasting impact on their healthcare journey
Connectedness
We hold the core value of connectedness close to our mission. We believe that connectedness is not only essential for fostering innovation through enhanced collaboration but also for amplifying the impact we aim to provide in the communities we serve.
Impact
Trust
Integrity
Our unwavering dedication to impact means that every action we take, every connection we make, and every resource we provide is driven by our mission to better serve the patient populations in need of our services.
Trust is not only essential in building strong relationships with our patients but also in becoming a trusted partner in the broader healthcare ecosystem. We are dedicated to establishing ourselves as a reliable and valued presence within the healthcare industry, dedicated to serving the needs of vulnerable patients with trauma-informed care.
Integrity is the guiding light that ensures we stay true to our other core values. We pledge to uphold these principles in every decision we make, unwavering in our commitment to creating positive change and improving the lives of those we serve.
Meet the Team
Maurice Hicks Jr.
Founder & CEO
After graduating from Carleton College with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Maurice gained valuable, hands-on experience working on child & adolescent psychiatric units. The inequitable, traumatizing care he observed drove him to pursue a career in medicine with the hopes of promoting more equitable, trauma-informed, patient-centered care on a systemic level. As an MD-MBA student, Maurice has pursued this dream by starting and leading two nonprofits committed to mentorship and trauma-informed care of vulnerable populations while also conducting quality improvement research to further his knowledge of the system he hopes to influence. Through the establishment of Vertex Medical Solutions Inc., Maurice hopes to provide innovative solutions to address the complex disparities in medicine with a focus on addressing psychosocial risk factors.