Mental Health Awareness in the Hispanic LatinX Community Join the Hispanic LatinX Alliance employee resource group (ERG) for an insightful discussion with Houston Methodist Clinical Psychologist Namrata Nanavaty Vasquez, PhD at noon on Thursday, August 8. Click here to join the discussion that will explore the cultural nuances of mental health care and the impact of mental … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of July 22
July Designated as Disability Pride Month In March 1990, a group of disability rights activists staged the Capitol Crawl, in which disabled people pulled themselves up all 100 steps of the Capitol building to highlight the nation’s lack of accessibility in public spaces. The protest was cited as a major factor leading to the July 26, 1990 signing of the Americans with … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of July 15
Arab Heritage ERG Explores Egyptian History In observance of July’s designation as Egyptian Heritage Month, join the Arab Heritage employee resource group (ERG) on Thursday, July 18 from Noon to 1 p.m. for a virtual discussion led by Hisham Gaber, Houston Methodist Sr. project manager, IT Portfolio Management, that offers an overview of Egyptian history. In this interactive … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of July 8
Honoring the Legacy of Nelson Mandela In 2009, the United Nations designated July 18, South African civil rights leader Nelson Mandela’s birthday, as Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of his dedication to the service of humanity, race relations, gender equality, protection of human rights and promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world. The day is … [Read more...]
DEI Corner: Week of July 1
Going Beyond Cultural Competency Understanding and appreciating the traditions and cultures of our colleagues and the patients and communities we serve can improve communication and help build stronger teams. The Beyond Cultural Competency learning session will help you gain the knowledge and skills to effectively recognize and appreciate cultural differences, the role empathy … [Read more...]