On October 6, 2014, the Seattle City Council made history as the second major city in the United States that year to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The resolution…
Welcome to the UW Medicine
Office of Healthcare Equity
At UW Medicine, we believe that healthcare is a fundamental human right and everyone should have the same access and opportunities for the best possible outcomes.
We are committed to transforming the way care is provided to eliminate inequities. Healthcare equity is not owned by one department or leader – everyone shares responsibility. We can all take action in our own spheres of influence and in the work we control.
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Hear from Dr. Hilary Bright, a Pediatric Doctor Resident on her career journey. The department of Pediatrics has compiled stories from diverse professionals across the organization spanning from…
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“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhuman.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
