Be Ready for Our Kids: Preparing for Everyday and Disasters October 31, 1 pm ET | 12 pm CT Join the American Hospital Association for a webinar with representatives from Region V for Kids, an Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response funded project. This webinar will feature Pediatric Disaster Centers of Excellence, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Corewell Health Children’s to discuss evidence-based practices and protocols that emergency departments can implement to address the needs of children experiencing the impact of disasters. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ebKanXVc #pediatrichealth #pediatricpreparedness #emergencypreparedness
Institute for Diversity and Health Equity
Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL 10,692 followers
Part of the American Hospital Association. Our mission is to advance health care equity, diversity & inclusion.
About us
The Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, part of the American Hospital Association, works closely with health services organizations to advance diversity, inclusion and equity in health care. To accomplish this, the Institute has an array of programs and services to help hospitals and health organizations achieve their goals in diversity, inclusion and health equity. It is our vision is to empower all health organizations to ensure equitable care for all persons. Our programs include: - #123forEquity Pledge, www.equityofcare.org - American Leadership Council in Health Management - Annual Benchmark Study on diversity and health equity management - Career Center - Certificate in Diversity in Health Management - Consulting Services - Graduate Internship Programs - Monthly Diversity Dialogue Webinars - National Leadership and Education Conference - Symposiums and training workshops Read our social media guidelines here: http://www.aha.org/content/13/socialmediapolicy.pdf
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http://www.diversityconnection.org
External link for Institute for Diversity and Health Equity
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Diversity & Inclusion, Health Equity, Health Management, Leadership, Cultural Competencies, Certificate of Diversity Management , Graduate Internships, Health Disparities, Community Partnerships, Community Relations, REal Data, Governance and Leadership, Supplier Diversity, Diverse Workforce, Health Disparities, Population Health , Social Determinants of Health, and Equity of Care
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Primary
155 N. Wacker Dr.
Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60606, US
Employees at Institute for Diversity and Health Equity
Updates
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The theme of the 2025 Accelerating Health Equity Conference is Imagination, Innovation and Impact. Learn more about the value of the conference, the five content areas, and be on the lookout for registration opening soon! https://ow.ly/N75h50T2iU2 #HealthEquityConf
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Join IFDHE for a one-day interactive workshop, "Moving Beyond Compliance: Disability Health Equity Innovation Summit," on Nov. 12 in Washington, DC. This innovation summit will address how health care professionals can improve care and health outcomes for individuals with disabilities through discussions about policy compliance and access to services. Key topics will include the operational standards required to provide equitable services and redefining what it means to achieve disability health equity. #healthequity #innovationsummit Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eaZsD42h
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Equity of Care Award - Deadline Extended! The deadline to apply for the 2025 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award has been extended to Oct. 15. Apply today to be recognized for your hospital or health systems' outstanding efforts to advance health equity. This award honors the legacy of Carolyn Boone Lewis, a tireless advocate for equity of care and the first African American and first hospital trustee to chair the AHA Board. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e2qU-DVD
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Upcoming Webinar! Wed, Oct 16, 3:30 - 4:15 PM EDT Join IFDHE for a 45-minute webinar designed to equip health care professionals with the tools to actively participate in a national effort to enhance healthcare outcomes, health equity, diversity and inclusion through the Health Equity Transformation Assessment (HETA). During the session, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the HETA and its components, as well as practical guidance on how to efficiently implement the assessment within their organization. This event is for AHA members only. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dv26Hcvs
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The 2025 Equity of Care Award Application Cycle is coming to an end! Apply before October 1 to be considered for this annual recognition of outstanding efforts among hospitals and health care systems to advance equity of care to all patients. Hear from one of our 2024 winners, AnMed Health who received the Equity of Care Award in the Small/Rural Hospital Excellence Category. AnMed was among the first health systems to dedicate full-time resources to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e2qGCYDH #equityofcareaward #healthequity
2024 Equity of Care Awards Case Study: AnMed | AHA
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Congratulations to IFDHE's Executive Certificate in Diversity and Health Equity fellows on their graduation from the program! Over the past ten months, the fellows were part of a blended learning curriculum that aimed to strengthen their #DEI and #healthequity leadership skills to foster change at their hospitals and health systems. #ECDHE
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Register today! IFDHE is hosting its next Health Equity Innovation Summit on Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C. This specialty summit will focus on strategies to address health inequities that impact individuals with disabilities. During the one-day interactive innovation workshop, attendees will use the Health Equity Roadmap and participate in innovation design thinking sessions to tackle pertinent challenges. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eaZsD42h #healthequity #healthequityroadmap #innovationsummit
2024 IFDHE Specialty Summit: Disabilities
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Augusta Health received the AHA's 2024 Equity of Care Award in the Emerging Category through leveraging AHA's Health Equity Roadmap to dismantle structural barriers in the communities that they serve. Through equity-focused actions, Augusta Health aims to set itself apart as a leader for inclusive and compassionate health care service. Read here: https://lnkd.in/ewiyRhhi #healthequity #equityofcareaward
2024 Equity of Care Awards Case Study: Augusta Health | AHA
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Yesterday, National Hispanic Health Foundation, American Hospital Association, American Cancer Society and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) came together to discuss women's access to healthcare. Panelists discussed the disproportionate impact of maternity ward closures on historically disadvantaged populations and strategies to improve hospital policies and practices related to gender-specific care. #healthequity #HispanicHeritageMonth