Category: promoting health equity
Native American Heritage Month: November Events Foster Respect, Kindness and Mutual Understanding
November is National Native American Heritage Month America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land. We observe Native American Heritage Month in November to recognize the achievements and contributions of Native Americans. In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “Nati … Read more
Hematology/Oncology Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Equity Council Sam Cykert, MD, and Marjory Charlot, MD. Four members of the Department of Medicine are working to bring diversity, equity and inclusion principles into critical areas of UNC Lineberger. “This is a group of 14 faculty, graduate students, and staff–and we’re in the process of identifying patients and community members–com … Read more
The Medicine Grand Rounds Ernest and Hazel Craige Lecture Was Presented by Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, from Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine
Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, from Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, chief of cardiology for the department of medicine at Northwestern, was the guest lecturer for the Ernest and Hazel Craige Lecture on October 14. The vice dean for diversity and inclusion for the Feinberg School of Medicine talked about lessons learned from COVID-19, and the path he sees t … Read more
Project EMBRACE Returns
Project EMBRACE, the acronym for “Ending Medical Bias and Racism by Advocating for Change and Equity” returned on October 8. A collaboration between residents from the UNC Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, the concept began with Melissa Wooten, MD, MPH, who helped develop and lead the conference last year. Melissa Wooten, MD, led an EMBRACE break-out session. “The … Read more
October Diversity, Recommended Reading and ‘Critical Race Parenting’ Educational Seminar
Diversity Awareness in October National Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15. Learn more about hispanic heritage and history. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This observance was launched in 1945 when Congress declared the first week in October as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1998, the week was extended to a month … Read more
Scarlett Named Director for Underrepresented Trainee Access and Success
Yolanda Scarlett, MD The UNC School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has named Yolanda Scarlett, MD, as the new Director for Underrepresented Trainee Access and Success. Scarlett is a proud alumnus of the UNC School of Medicine, as well as a graduate of the UNC Department of Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship. She is a North Caroli … Read more
Health Equity Speaker Series Features Dr. Crystal Cené and Angela R. Bryant
Crystal Cené, MD, MPH Crystal Cené, MD, MPH, UNC Health System Executive Director for Health Equity and associate professor of medicine in the division of general medicine and clinical epidemiology, will lead a health equity speaker series with Angela R. Bryant, JD. The virtual seminar “Can we really advance Health Equity? Five key strategies to consider” is scheduled for Friday, … Read more
Giselle Corbie-Smith Receives Outstanding Faculty Staff Award
Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, MSc Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, Kenan Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Social Medicine, has received the 2021 McClinton Outstanding Faculty Staff Award. Corbie-Smith is nationally known for her scholarly work on the inclusion of disparity populations in research and has over a decade of experience in using community engagement to … Read more
Grant Receives $200,000 to Study Impact of Multiple Myeloma on Older Adult Patients, Care Partners
Shakira Grant, MBBS The National Institute on Aging has awarded Shakira Grant, MBBS, and the UNC Center for Aging and Health a 2-year, $200,000 grant to study the illness and treatment experiences and functional trajectories of older adults with multiple myeloma and their care partners. Grant is assistant professor in the divisions of hematology and geriatric medicine. Multiple m … Read more
Rosh Hashanah and Hispanic Heritage Month
On Monday September 6, at sunset, Jewish communities in North Carolina and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Wednesday, September 15, Hispanic Heritage Month begins. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day per … Read more
August is Here With Many Multicultural Holidays and Observances
Credit: Diversity Resources.com August marks the transition from summer to fall, and there are a variety of multicultural holidays and cultural events to recognize throughout the month. Following is a list of religious and historical observances. August 1: Lammas, a festival to mark the annual wheat harvest within some English-speaking countries in the Northern Hemisphere. August … Read more
Message From Our Vice Chair For Diversity and Inclusion
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin, New York Times, 1962 A little over a year ago, I penned a statement reflecting on how we cope following the senseless and tragic killings of Mr. George Floyd, Ms. Breona Taylor, and Mr. Ahmaud Arbery. With input from some of my trusted colleagues, that piece was written t … Read more