Our Vision
It is our vision to empower health organizations to provide equitable care for all persons. Our mission is to advance health care equity, diversity and inclusion.
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New Resources

Take COVID-19 Vaccine Letter

AHA, AMA and ANA Release Letter to Health Care Professionals Thanking Them for Their Efforts, Urging Them to Share Experiences with COVID-19 Vaccine.

Health Equity Realignment

The AHA announced key leadership appointments to reflect the importance of health equity and workforce. Joy Lewis was promoted to serve in a newly-created role, senior vice president of health equity strategies.

Maternal Health Webinar

Explore how hospitals, health systems and their community partners are joining forces to address disparities in maternal health. AHA members can now view this virtual workshop that examines disparities and root causes associated with community maternal and child health.

Equity of Care Award Winner

The AHA announced that Cone Health in Greensboro, N.C., is the recipient of the 2020 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award. In addition, Chatham Hospital of Siler City, N.C., and Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System are recognized as honorees.

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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Conference

2021 Accelerating Health Equity Conference: Save the Date

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