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Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (HEDI)

Our goal is to foster an environment of absolute inclusivity.

Our commitment
Our approach
Our Work

Our commitment

At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve.

We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued.

View our Equity and Inclusion Statement

View our Pride Pledge

Our approach

Our Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion leaders have identified six key domains that shape and drive our efforts.

Data collection, stratification and use
Cultural competency training and education
Shared accountability
Diversity and inclusion in leadership, governance and workforce
Strengthen community partnerships
Foster an organizational culture of equity and inclusion

Our Work

HEDI Workforce

We partner with the Cross Cultural Health Care Program for cultural competency consulting and training and are a certified Equity and Inclusion organization.
We support our employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to promote employee engagement and belonging, and to advance initiatives that benefit our employees, patients and communities.

Abled and Disabled Allies Partnering Together (ADAPT) BRG
Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) BRG
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual or Ally (LGBTQIA+) BRG
MCHS Military Community BRG
Women In Technology (WIT) BRG

HEDI Patient

We partner with a social care platform called Caring for Communities by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care for MCHS staff, patients and community members to find resources to help address their needs.
We screen patients for social needs such as food, utilities, housing and transportation and our Community Connections Team (CCT), with the volunteer efforts of CCT Navigators, help connect patients and community members to resources in their community.

HEDI Community

Our Center for Community Health Advancement works closely with community-based organizations to prioritize and address health inequities in our communities.
Our Community Engagement initiatives support our community organizations to advance social accountability and community impact.

Our Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity leaders have identified five key strategies that will shape and drive our efforts.

We will use data to promote social change and improve care.

We will assure that our staff and providers are trained and embrace cultural competency.

We will strive for a diverse and inclusive workforce, including leadership and governing entities.

We will partner with our communities to improve health equity and address disparities.

We are committed to an organizational culture that is diverse and inclusive to all.