How to create a safe place for LGBTQ+ family and friends: some tips and resources
Are you wondering how to create a safe place for your family and friends to show up as their authentic selves? Here are some tips and resources.
equity and inclusion
Equity action: know your history
Many people want to create an equitable world, but don’t know how to start. So every few months I post an equity action. This time it’s learn your history.
Hispanic Heritage Month: One employee shares what it means to her
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we spoke with Wendy Zúñiga, pharmacy coordinator and co-chair of the Voces employee resource group (ERG) at Children’s Minnesota, to learn more about her role, involvement with Voces and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to her.
Dear Blue Jay: A letter to my 4-year-old trans daughter
Peter Pearson, Children's Minnesota employee, shares a letter to his 4-year-old trans daughter.
Children’s Minnesota hosts 20 interns as part of its 2023 equity and inclusion summer internship program
Children’s Minnesota was thrilled to host 20 interns this summer as part of our equity and inclusion (E&I) internship program!
Reflecting on George Floyd’s impact on advancing health equity
The American Hospital Association gathered health equity leaders from Children's Minnesota and other Minnesota health care systems, as well as community partners, to discuss the importance of having a collaborative approach to advancing health equity in the community.
What we need to think about when we think about equity
One thing I’ve learned working in diversity, equity and inclusion is meaningful change can uncover angst, resentment and racism. It’s also easy to make mistakes. An important step to avoiding mistakes? Thoroughly understanding what equity means.
Learn about our Community Connect program from Jessica Perez Acevedo, resource navigator
To highlight our Community Connect program, we are excited to introduce you to Jessica Perez Acevedo, Community Connect resource navigator, to learn more about her role, the impact of Community Connect and her firsthand experience with the program that led to where she is today.
Employee highlight: Shukri Jumale, Midwest Fetal Care Center program manager
In honor of Eid al-Adha, we are excited to highlight Children’s Minnesota kid expert and member of our Muslim Employee Resource Group (MERG), Shukri Jumale, Midwest Fetal Care Center program manager, to learn more about her role, involvement with MERG and how she’s celebrating Eid al-Adha this year.
Gender health: Use chosen pronouns for more inclusive care
Pronouns are a way for people to express themselves and embody their true identities. Addressing patients by their chosen pronouns is not only inclusive care but also respectful and possibly lifesaving.