Social Justice & Health Equity

Our Mission, Vision and Values compel us to be an organization intentional in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all. This has always been core to who we are and who we aspire to be. We know that this moment – maybe more than ever – is calling us to recommit to this aspiration.

Social Justice & Health Equity

Our Mission, Vision and Values compel us to be an organization intentional in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all. This has always been core to who we are and who we aspire to be. We know that this moment – maybe more than ever – is calling us to recommit to this aspiration.

Dr. Rahel Woldemariam, pediatrician, examining infant patient and engaging with his young sister, at CommonSpirit Health's Bob Wilson Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas.

Advancing social justice for all

In our shared responsibility to continue to make our workplaces, care sites and communities more equitable, we established our Social Justice Framework in 2020. Our Sponsors, Board, leadership, and 21,000 caregivers are aligned around this multi-year plan with commitments for meaningful change in five priority areas:

  • Recognition and Support – ensuring community governance, senior leadership, and other structural elements support our journey.
  • Education and Development – fundamentals education for all leadership and physicians.
  • Human Resources – formal policy and process review, recruitment and retention, and pipeline programs in health care professions.
  • Health Disparities – eliminating gaps in care provision and health outcomes, screening for social justice psychosocial factors, and integrating social determinants of health into electronic health records.
  • Community Impact – addressing suppliers and contractors, establishing a community grant program, and increasing government and community advocacy for change.