… into their current situations, which resonated with members of the current cohort for a number of reasons.  “It was great to hear from them. When I did my placement, I … that into their practice. It meant a lot to me that we can do that and can do our best to hold our principles and apply that to our practice.” Since 2019, the JEDI … work on both individual and group projects.  “JEDI Fellows leave behind a legacy for the current Fellows to follow but they also highlight the bigger trajectory of …

… Recognition for Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion … Recognition for Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Topics Health Equity MGH Institute of … and inclusive organization. “The world needs exemplary leaders to advance care for a diverse society who can engage in equitable and anti-oppressive practices. … relating to the recruitment and retention of students and employees — and best practices for both — and leadership support for campus diversity and …

… and justice into action is something  Dr. Kimberly Truong  has been working on for some time. Truong, the executive director of the school’s  Office of Justice, … want more instruction in caring for a diverse patient population. One of the best things Kanayo Sakai has experienced is working with her other fellows. “Our … in Chicago and why people in poorer communities were more likely to die during the event. “The film echoes what the country is going through now with how COVID-19 is …

… the holiday. And both times, I have been educated about how important this day is for recognizing the emancipation of slaves and the freedom for so many who knew only a life of slavery.  On June 19th, 1865, enslaved African … other people of color for the country to recognize the significance of this event. On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a …

… question from the audience before Nursing Club President Sierra Gage closed the event by sharing why the film and resulting discussion were important. “Our profession, at its core, is about advocating for those who are vulnerable, marginalized, and underserved,” said Gage, who graduates this year from the Direct Entry Nursing program. “It’s about caring for the whole person — not just their physical needs, but their emotional, mental, …

… engage in deep conversations about anti-oppression and giving them tools for leading with justice and equity in their practice and workplaces beyond the IHP,” said Jammy Torres-Millet, the Associate Director for Social Justice Education & Student Engagement. “They learn skills and experiences … community, including weekly on-campus and virtual office hours. The most recent event occurred October 1, when Arianna Bayangos, OTD ’24, a returning Fellow who is …

… that will result in students and graduates who are better prepared to care for an increasingly diverse population. “This is transformative work that has to … efforts. And she fosters conversations so faculty and staff can become resources for each other. “The goal,” she says, “is to move the whole institution forward so it … at work, providing real-life examples on which they can work together to practice best ways to address them using principles of justice, diversity, equity, and …