By Christa Camarillo, M.Ed., CEP Healthcare professionals spend their careers helping others feel safe. We create environments where people can heal, ask difficult questions, navigate uncertainty, and trust they will be met with dignity. We care for patients through...
Celebrating Heritage, Leadership, and Equity By: Simurtej Singh As we celebrate the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May, it is important to honor and remember those who are leading or have left a legacy in creating a more...
By: Kimberly Browne, LCSW, ACM-SW, ACSW, FACHE and Tiffany K. Martin, MSEE, Certified CHW, CPC As we commemorate Women's History Month, it is crucial to honor the achievements of women in healthcare and reflect on the ongoing journey toward gender equity. This...
By Dr. Pamela A. McAfee, Ed.D, MPA. OTR, CDE® and Tiffany K. Martin, MSEE, Certified CHW, CPC I. Introduction – Healthcare in the U.S. The experiences of Black clinicians and patients in the U.S. healthcare system cannot be separated from a broader historical context...
By Teniola Adegbite and Kimberly Browne November marks Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the cultural richness and profound contributions of Native and Indigenous people. Within the healthcare sector, Native and...
By Dr. Ifeoma I. Nnaji and Akim Waldron Why is the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15? Have you ever wondered why Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 rather than during a single calendar...
By Lacretia Pearson and Jeremy Hough Words Matter in Public Health In 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reportedly advised staff to avoid words such as “transgender,” “diversity,” and even “evidence‑based” in official budget documents [1]....
By Christa M. Camarillo and Simurtej Singh The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community is undeniably a crucial and growing part of healthcare across the United States. When we look at the numbers, nearly 1.4 million AANHPI individuals...
By Pamela A. McAfee and Amna Haslam 1 | Introduction Welcome to Women's History Month, celebrated every March, is a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history. It originated as Women's History Week in 1980, following...
By Charisse Fuller and Trae Garvin In the United States, February is nationally known as Black History Month. In African American culture it is a time to honor, celebrate, and pay tribute to the accomplishments of African Americans who have paved a path forward. It...