Health Equity
Growing up in rural West Tennessee on a farm with eight sisters and brothers, it did not take long to recognize the lack of health care for the community.
Our workforce is changing and so are our patients. The right culture sets the stage for an excellent patient experience.
DEI and health equity are often conflated and used interchangeably. They have different meanings. DEI is a vital tool to promote health equity.
DEI and health equity are often conflated and used interchangeably. They have different meanings. DEI is a vital tool to promote health equity.
In October 2021, Grady Health System launched its Office of Health Equity (OHE), dedicated to investigating and addressing health disparities both within our hospital system and in the communities we serve.
The AHA’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity just wrapped up another distinguished year, where its work resonated with and celebrated AHA members and stakeholders across the field. With multiple convenings held, initiatives launched and an annual conference completed this year, IFDHE stayed…
Being a health care leader has always meant carrying the weight of responsibility, knowing that decisions can shape lives. For years, I believed leadership was about being strong, unwavering, and always in control. But life has a way of humbling you, especially when you face an invisible disability…
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it's an opportune moment for us in the Hispanic community to assess our progress in health care, celebrate our achievements and reflect on how we can individually contribute to advancing our cause in diversity, equity and inclusion. This is also a time…
Mary Thompson, president at Trillium Place and member of AHA’s Committee on Behavioral Health, shares her experience working in the largest mental health and addiction recovery organization in central Illinois.
DEI and health equity are often conflated and used interchangeably. They have different meanings. DEI is a vital tool to promote health equity.