Rochester Regional Health’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office launched in 2020 to build on and operationalize our unequivocal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. By establishing and maintaining community partnerships, RRH is leading efforts to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment and deliver high-quality patient outcomes and experiences. We are committed to ensuring that our teams and each patient we care for enjoys better, healthier lives.
As we work together to make our health system and community more inclusive, it’s important to keep some key terms and definitions in mind.
Presence of individual and group/social differences
creating opportunities for and giving equal access to underrepresented groups
Active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity
Automatic preference or judgment in favor of or against a thing, person, place or group
A humble and respectful attitude toward individuals of other cultures, realizing we cannot possibly know everything about other cultures so, we approach learning as a lifelong goal and process
A way of being, a mindset that affirms one's own culture while positively engaging with those whose cultures differ from their own. It 'takes into consideration' the differences between cultures, viewing diversity as a benefit, and interacting knowledgeably and respectfully among a variety of cultural groups
The council commended RRH DEI initiatives to reduce healthcare disparities in underserved communities; recruit and retain a diverse workforce; and implement Community Conversations surrounding COVID-19. RRH’s active pursuit of diversity in our work environment and community programs makes it a “perfect” award recipient, the council stated. The HealthCare Diversity Council is an organization devoted to promoting an inclusive environment of care at medical institutions nationwide. RRH received the award at the council’s National Healthcare DEI Conference.
Read About Our DEI Awards and Recognitions