Commitment to Health Equity
Realize health equity for Minnesota
Health Equity
Health equity is the ability for historically marginalized and socioeconomically disadvantaged persons to receive the necessary resources needed to provide them the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes. We are committed to partnering with our entire community, both internal and external, in achieving their fullest health potential by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, or any other consequence of social position or socially influenced circumstances experienced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
We will accomplish this through:
- Collaborating with our community leaders
- Developing strong government relations
- Establishing equity-focused public policy
- Abolishing barriers due to systemic racism
- Improving access and quality of care
- Building trust through transparency
- Leveraging technology
- Creating a diverse workforce and addressing pay equity
- Ethical research
- Creating and retaining a healthcare workforce that embraces culturally responsive and trauma-informed care strategies for all team members.
Racism is a public health crisis that affects the entire community.
Racism is an ongoing public health crisis that urgently demands more focused attention. Our Board of Directors will work with Hennepin County to move on a shared path toward equity and justice for all Minnesotans.
The Board of Directors declares health equity a strategic priority for Hennepin Healthcare. We will advocate for relevant policies that improve health in Black communities, Indigenous communities, and communities of color. We will support local, state, regional, and federal initiatives that advance efforts to dismantle systemic racism and will promote community efforts to amplify issues of racism and its impact on health.
Read Hennepin Healthcare’s 2023 Health Equity Report
Read our 2023 Health Equity Report for a summary of our ongoing work and progress to:
Attain a culture of inclusion and belonging
We are working toward inclusion and belonging among our team members by creating healing spaces, celebrating cultural heritage and connection, and providing education and resources in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Reflect the communities we serve and promote equitable opportunity
We are creating equitable opportunities through programs like the Talent Garden, Youth Summits, and Expanding Diversity Career Fairs.
Eliminate health disparities
We are eliminating health disparities by bringing a DEI lens to patient care, integrating Cultural Navigators into our hospital system, and following through on partnerships that improve maternal-child health.
Have measurable social impact
We are increasing our social impact by partnering with women and minority-owned businesses, addressing the effects of violence in our community, and advocating for equitable legislation and policies.
Health Equity Highlights Newsletter
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