The mission of the Office of Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI) is two-fold. The first part of our mission is to create a culture where inclusion fuels innovation and quality while also addressing health and education inequities within the University of Utah Health. 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.
The second portion of our charge is to establish coordinated outreach and inclusion efforts across U of U Health that ensure the workplace environment attracts and promotes the success of diverse communities.
As Redwood Health Center’s refugee coordinator, Anna Gallegos has learned valuable lessons that can help all of us better care for refugees and vulnerable populations. Here are three suggestions to help make caring for refugees easier.... Read More
Select...Dr. Paul Sigala was awarded a Herman Hooten Travel Award to attend the Cell Biology of Metals Gordon Research Conference in Spain. ... Read More
Select...Taylor Russell was awarded a Herman Hooten Travel Award to present her work at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Conference in Montreal. ... Read More
Select...4th year University of Utah and Health Sciences LEAP student, Hanthao Phan received a travel award to present her research at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research. In this blog post, Hanthao discusses the conference and her research in greater detail. ... Read More
Select...The Office of Health Equity and Inclusion was pleased to offer financial support to Phoebe Draper, a 3rd year med student for her valuable work in Oaxaca, MX. Phoebe discusses her project in more detail. ... Read More
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The Annual Health Sciences LEAP Closing Dinner was held Friday, April 12th, 2019. This year's graduates are an exceptional group of students and we are proud to honor their achievements. ... Read More
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