Health Equity
Why We Shouldn't Ask Kids to Interpret for Their Parents
Asking children to serve as interpreters for parents with limited English proficiency can be harmful to the patient and unfair to the child.
Growing Diverse Leaders From Within
A career development program helps front-line employees grow their careers and become leaders in the hospital.
Addressing Racism Across an Organization
Seattle Children’s is using a three-phased approach to promote racial equity.
Advancing Digital Health Equity
A children’s hospital collaborates with community partners to improve technological literacy and access.
Addressing Social Determinants for Employees
A children’s hospital commits resources to support and empower employees affected by social determinants of health.
Mapping the Patient Experience for Rural Alaskan Populations
Understanding the patient’s journey helps build health equity and streamline processes.
An Effective Way to Assess DEI at Children’s Hospitals
How one children’s hospital uses its safety reporting system to track respect and dignity incidents.
Reducing Disparities in Lactation Support
This program removes barriers to breastfeeding by increasing support and access to lactation counseling.
A Creative Way to Make Time for DEI Training
This approach enhances current medical training programs with emphasis on DEI and social determinants of health.
Children's Hospitals Are Committed to DEI
Learn how Children's Hospital Association and our members are incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion to improve children's health care.
