Video Series Examines Health Equity
Part two in the DEI Video Insights Health Equity Committee Series features Dr. Carla Braxton, CMO/CQO, Surgical Intensivist, Houston Methodist West and Continuing Care Hospitals. Braxton, past committee chair, details how Health Equity Committee members are working to identify factors leading to health disparities and reducing barriers to health care for all. Click HERE to watch the video.
Learn How to Cook Healthy Hispanic Dishes
The Hispanic Heritage LatinX Alliance ERG continues its observance of Hispanic Heritage Month with the Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in the Dietician’s Kitchen session on September 25 from noon to 12:30 p.m. Employee wellness dietitian Fatima Zamudio leads a virtual session on preparing healthy Hispanic inspired dishes. Click HERE to register.
Coming Soon: Celebrating Global Diversity Awareness Month
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is coordinating a month-long schedule of activities to celebrate October’s designation as Global Diversity Awareness Month. Beginning the first week of October, employees systemwide are invited to participate in weekly themed activities and events, including:
Language Connect
HM Family Photo Album
Roots and Routes
Global Trivia
Cultural Cuisine
Throughout the month, Houston Methodist campuses will host the popular Threads of Tradition Fashion Shows. Watch for information and updates in the coming weeks from the Office of DEI and organizing groups at your campus regarding the October activities. For more information, contact theofficeofdei@houstonmethodist.org.
Learn More About DEI Terms
The Glossary of Important DEI Terms, available in the DEI Toolkit, is a valuable resource for Houston Methodist employees that provides definitions to common DEI terms. Each month, the DEI Corner presents definitions to help increase staff awareness and understanding. This month’s term:
Intersectionality: The interconnected nature of social categories such as race, gender, class and sexuality and how they impact privilege and oppression.
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