Our Vision

IFDHE envisions a society of equitable communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.

Our Mission

IFDHE advances health equity, diversity, and inclusion by supporting hospitals, health care organizations, and the patients and communities they serve as a trusted partner by disseminating evidence-informed practices, resources and innovations that lead to sustainable transformation in health care.

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New Resources

Mental Health Care Access

What can be done to help those in historically underserved communities who lack access to quality mental health care? Gain insights by listening to our AHA Advancing Health podcast.

Internship Opportunities

It's not too early to consider our Fall Enrichment Program (FEP) opportunities. Candidates of diverse backgrounds with recent graduate degrees can earn 20-week paid internships at major hospitals. The application period is now open for prospective participants and for hospitals looking to host interns and develop future health care leaders.

Community Partnerships Toolkit

Our latest health equity resource toolkit offers guidance to hospitals and health systems on how to build effective hospital-community partnerships - meeting health care organizations where they are on their health equity journey.

Perspective: Time is now for Diversity and Health Equity

To achieve our vision of a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health, we must confront and eradicate structural racism, which is clearly a serious public health threat.

Inclusion and Diversity

Learn to become an inclusion leader with our Certificate in Diversity Management program

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Health Equity

Learn about efforts IFDHE is taking towards health equity

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Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Dashboard

Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Measures for Hospitals and Health System 

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Success Stories

Hospitals launch creative efforts to expand high quality health care to more people in underserved communities.

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