Equity: it’s not a dirty word
Marc Gorelick, MD, president and CEO of Children’s Minnesota, shared more about equity on his Starting with Curious blog.
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AAPI Heritage Month: I am Sri Lankan, hear me roar
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated during May. During this month, we recognize the histories, cultures and contributions of those who came to the United States, and the generations who have enriched our history along the way. As we highlight the importance of this observation, we are excited to introduce Dr. Asitha Jayawardena, staff physician at Children’s Minnesota’s Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Facial Plastic Clinic. We celebrate and are thankful for their shared story.
The Derek Chauvin trial and verdict, the killing of Daunte Wright: what are the impacts on our kids?
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, provides advice for families after the Chauvin verdict was announced.
Harm events beyond safety: The importance of measuring health equity
Children’s Minnesota leaders Dr. Emily Chapman and Dr. Gabrielle Hester talk about the urgency of addressing health disparities. “We must be transparent about our shortcomings as health care institutions and actively work to address the implicit, institutional and structural biases that impact quality of care. Because only when we know what the problem is, can we begin to address it.”
“Black Men in White Coats” panel: Why representation in health care and STEM is important
“It’s important that as a community we work hard to defeat the monster of low expectations. Most kids in elementary school, regardless of race or background, are equally interested in the same things,” said Andrew Kiragu, MD, pediatric critical care, Children’s Minnesota. “But unfortunately, somewhere along the way for young black boys, these dreams slowly fade away. And part of that is, lower expectations presented to them and lack of role models. This is why it’s important for those of us in medicine, engineering, etc. to reach back and give an example to excite them the possibilities that are ahead of them.”
Children’s Minnesota equity and inclusion summer internship program
Children's Minnesota is excited to share we will relaunch our Equity and Inclusion summer internship program in 2021. Learn more about the program and our partners.
Children’s Minnesota employees share the significance and meaning of Black History Month
We talked with Children’s Minnesota employees about the significance and meaning of Black History Month.