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University of Utah Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion is pleased to accept 2023 Inclusive Excellence Awards nominations. This award recognizes those who exemplify leadership in inclusion and equity at U...

The AVP for UHEDI has been a frequent guest on Spanish language TV to reach Utah communities that need critical health information.

The Genomic Summer Research for Minorities program provides talented students with lab experience that can boost confidence and lead to grad school.

5FTF joins the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Howard University to deliver an impactful summer internship.

MEDiversity Week 2023 to focus on anti-ageism in health care and how to eliminate it.

Women in Health, Medicine, & Science (WiHMS) aims to ensure the “sky is the limit” for all University of Utah Health faculty, regardless of gender, by providing social and development...

The Utah Geriatric Education Consortium recently hosted a successful site visit with leaders from HRSA.

A recent study shows the effectiveness of a U of U Health program for growing enrollment among some students.

AVP for UHEDI José E. Rodríguez takes on a prestigious new national leadership role.

This year’s NLA Summer Institute brought dozens of university and health science leaders to Utah.

AVP José E. Rodríguez discusses recent conference proceedings and reminds us of the importance of personal connections.

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 Saturday Academies program keeps introducing students to exciting careers in the health care field.

It’s become clear to me that when I feel like there is a conflict I’m facing, there is almost always a way out.

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...

Asking a patient's preferred language shows that we care about the patient's past experiences, cultural background, and their individuality.

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...

Kolawole S. Okuyemi of the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine awarded the inaugural Peebles Fagan Award for health equity research.

In order to foster better access to health care and achieve health equity, the nursing workforce must mirror the population we serve.