Eisenhower Health’s mission is to respect each individual’s differences. Including but not limited to race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, age, ethnic origin, physical abilities, religion, and political beliefs. Our goal is to provide faculty with skills to provide comprehensive care to all patients and to recognize the implicit biases that each of us have. Understanding the unique challenges faced by each patient and employee is crucial.
A Workplace for All
Our commitment is to have a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment within our health care organization. We prioritize equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background, ensuring that all employees are treated with fairness and dignity. Our workplace initiatives focus on promoting understanding, empathy, and cultural competence among staff members. We support work-life balance, and provide accessible facilities for individuals with disabilities. Through continuous evaluation and feedback, we strive to create a vibrant and innovative workplace where every individual’s unique perspective is valued, contributing to our mission of providing exceptional and equitable health care opportunities for all.
DEI Impact
For Patients
Ensuring patients receive health care that is fair, safe, streamlined, and culturally sensitive.
For Colleagues
Fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect among colleagues, promoting understanding and empathy, and delivering patient care in an inclusive health care environment.
In the Community
Cultivating community relationships through a dedicated focus on partnerships that creates a space for understanding and addresses health care adversities.
We are proud to have been designated a Top Performer in the Healthcare Equality Index. Not only does the Top Performer recognition underscore our commitment to high quality, equitable and compassionate health care for everyone, but also demonstrates that we are a workplace which fosters diversity and inclusion.”
Diversity at Eisenhower Health
Our goal is to attract top-quality health care professionals from all racial, ethnic and gender groups. We seek to diversify our community, to enrich our environment and become a leader in promoting diversity.
Eisenhower Health is a Top Performer in Human Rights Equality
For the eighth consecutive year, Eisenhower Medical Center has been recognized in the Healthcare Equality Index, an annual survey conducted by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization. As a Top Performer in the Healthcare Equality Index 2022, Eisenhower earned top marks for its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBTQ+ patients and their families, who can face significant challenges in securing adequate health care.
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