Towards Anti-Racism as a Shared Value
The challenge we face begins with culture change and requires more than merely being non-racist. Our daily behaviors need to mirror our anti-racist aspirations.... Read More
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Mental Health in the Time of Covid
We Stand United and Strong with our Trans Community
Privilege and the Pandemic
COVID-19 & Anti-Asian Bigotry: #WashTheHate
The Office for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OHEDI) is a department of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Our mission is to create an inclusive climate while also addressing health and education inequities within the University of Utah Health (UUH).
An inclusive climate is vital to the intellectual rigor, commitment to excellence, and the social fabric of the University; preparing faculty, staff, students, and trainees with evidence-based skills necessary to provide high-quality and high-value care in a world defined by cultural and intellectual diversity.
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Archived NewsHitting the Wall During COVID-19: New Ways of Discovering our Well-being
What can happen when a pandemic meets medicine’s existing culture of overwork? Burnout. Radiologist and WiHMS Co-Director Yoshimi Anzai partnered with pediatrician Diane Liu and family medicine physician Amy Locke to provide three ways to re-engineer the workday to address clinician well-being during COVID-19 and beyond.... Read More
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Lessons Learned From My New York Covid-19 Response
Join WiHMS with Dr. Dixie Harris, a board-certified Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine physician as she relays the lessons she learned at Southside Hospital in New York.... Read More
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We Stand United and Strong with our Trans Community
The University of Utah Health’s Transgender Health Program and Office of the Associate Vice President for Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion stand united and strong with our trans community.... Read More
Select...COVID-19 Employee Forum Presentations
Dr. Rodriguez's presented on racism and health disparities due to COVID-19 (May 21 and June 11). University of Utah employees can watch the presentations here!... Read More
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Work-life Integration in the Time of COVID
Work-life integration is a foundational building block for sustaining a successful career, yet it challenges many of us on a daily basis. COVID-19 has turned home and work routines on their heads, creating chaos for many. Join us to learn a few tips and tricks and have an open discussion with colleagues about what is working and not working in this stressful time.... Read More
Select...Associate Vice President for Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
José E. Rodríguez
MD, FAAFP
