To meet teammates where they are, improve quality of interactions, and help grow their careers and well-being, we offer many diversity-related education resources. Find one that interests you and sign up today.
‘For all’ – two simple words that mean so much. It’s a purpose that has never been more critical to creating and promoting spaces where men and women can equally grow and thrive together. For Gene Woods, our President and CEO, ‘for all’ is more than just part of his organization’s mission statement, it’s his personal mission as well. In this video, Gene draws upon various female voices through personal testimonies about how Atrium Health’s ‘for all’ approach has cultivated a diverse and inclusive environment. Speaking to the key takeaways of Gene’s message include Atrium Health’s own:
You may be wondering – “Where can I find just-in-time DEI education resources?” The DEI Learning Center is our primary enterprise repository for these resources, tools and much more! There are several opportunities to engage with a variety of videos, articles, white papers, book recommendations, reading lists, discussion guides, workbooks, etc. One such resource is Culture Vision, just in time access to culturally competent care. From the Cultural Identity tab, check out this wonderful database comprised of several cultural/ethnic groups, religions and additional communities. Let’s learn and grow together, so we can continue to provide the very best care for our patients, teammates and communities!
The Diversity Certificate Program is an award-winning program that includes coursework in cultural competence, stereotypes, generational diversity, inclusive leadership, unconscious bias and more. This six-week Program incorporates instructor-led and experiential learning – and is open to both teammates and leaders. Applications are accepted three times annually. Learn more
Advocate Health's FOR ALL Conference is the largest and most prominent annual learning forum of its kind within the United States exclusively for our teammates. Held annually, the FOR ALL Conference brings well-known speakers, such as Bennet Omalu (the physician that inspired the movie Concussion), Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski, and Maya Angelou. Learn more.
First Responders Series provides a platform to discuss timely diversity issues that threaten to disrupt or jeopardize the trust and emotional health of our community and our workforce. It is our hope that this First Responders Series will generate and sustain a sense of urgency, social commitment, awareness, personal accountability, and the continued desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
Leaders Speakers Series is a series of moderated discussions that provide an opportunity for leaders to share their personal diversity experiences and stories, as well as their thoughts on topical diversity-related issues. Teammates get the chance to learn firsthand the impact of diversity on some of our most respected executives and an opportunity to listen to similar viewpoints, uncover new perspectives, reassess personal opinions and develop new discussions on diversity. Learn more
MLK Day of Service provides an opportunity for teammates to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s work by volunteering with a variety of charitable activities – from the “Share the Warmth” drive for new or gently used warm clothing for kids and adults, to Classroom Central, where teachers stock up on needed school supplies donated by the community. These opportunities are available to all Atrium Health teammates by signing in to Atrium Health Serves.
