On June 3, 2022, the vice-chairs, associate chairs and directors of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for each of the departments in the School of Medicine had a full-day retreat, hosted...
Why do so many leaders struggle with leadership? Because they never developed proficiency with self-leadership. Preparing ourselves and our trainees for the future of health care begins with a commitment...
Review the excellent work of the health sciences offices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and University of Utah Health Equity Diversity and Inclusion (UHEDI) priorities that were shared with the...
UHEDI purchased the DICE inventory for the use of health sciences academic units in early 2021, and we have completed our first administration of this inventory. Here we present the...
On June 21, 2022, the University of Utah held its first flag-raising in commemoration of Juneteenth. It is our hope that as we celebrate the ending of the inhuman crime...
Earlier this year, University of Utah Health lost a beloved friend and leader. Edward B. Clark, MD, served our university community for 26 years. We pay tribute to his incredible...
Juneteenth has evolved into a celebration of Black freedom throughout the United States. This year’s campus celebrations will highlight Black resilience, determination and progress and examine the continuing struggle for...
The health sector, whose mission is protecting and promoting health, makes a major contribution to the climate crisis—the greatest health threat of the 21st century—and therefore has an important role...
This month, our spotlight is on the University of Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP). Co-Founder, Erin L. Castro, PhD (she/ella/they) and Director, Andrew Eisen, PhD (he/him) share information on the...
Thank you to everyone who joined and demonstrated solidarity at the Utah Pride parade. For LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, we challenge you to find moments to become more involved and a...
Talmage Egan, MD, embarks on his second term as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology. Egan reflects on the department's many accomplishments, including its robust COVID-19 response. As part of...
Former and current patients and their families joined University of Utah Health, Intermountain Healthcare, local leaders, and health representatives to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Primary Children's Hospital. Throughout a...
The Utah Board of Higher Education recently approved adding Juneteenth to university calendars, following the creation of the state and federal holiday that sets aside June 19 as a celebration...