Juneteenth is a celebration for the whole nation, a time to recognize our freedom and what unites us as Americans. Chief medical officer and founder of the non-profit, Black Physicians...
Meeting the self-identified health needs of our communities requires merging the expertise of our academic health system with the voices of our patients and the vast experiences of community members.
The Department Time Out is a recurrent, systematic initiative during which participants take a scheduled recess from work/school responsibilities to discuss pertinent social issues. Experts share how faculty, staff, and...
José E. Rodríguez, MD, FAAFP; associate vice president for Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, addresses the incoming class of the Utah Physician Assistant Program.
The quick language guide, developed by School of Medicine students along with family medicine physician Tiffany Ho, is a starting point for healthcare providers to improve the way they speak...
On May 9, 2023, the University of Utah hosted the largest Latinos in Action leadership conference to date. José Rodríguez, associate vice president for health equity, diversity, and inclusion, summarizes...
The award honors researchers who promote the development of science in disadvantaged parts of the world, who embody Abdus Salam’s conviction that science is the common heritage of humankind.
Asian Americans face unique types of racism and discrimination that can make them feel invisible and out of place within our workspaces. By acknowledging this racism, we can take the...
The award is presented to a senior-level scholar who has made significant contributions to the understanding of issues that disproportionately affect minority populations and minority scholars who have made significant...
Utah is becoming more diverse by the day. During the month of Ramadan, we are reminded of our patients' spiritual needs, which can vary as much as their health needs.
Learning how to navigate school, healthcare, and more as they settle into Utah can be difficult for new Americans. Assistant Professor Milad Mozari has been working to use virtual reality...
The 51st Annual University of Utah Pow Wow will be held April 7 - 8. Doctoral student Anisha Marion reflects on the importance of protecting Indigenous traditions.
Health Sciences LEAP will be honoring 22 soon-to-be graduates who are continuing to build on a legacy of outstanding graduates from underserved backgrounds.
How can we apply DEI principles meaningfully to the work we do? Leaders from University of Utah Health and Morehouse School of Medicine share best practices for approaching DEI work...