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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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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UW Medical Students Provide Critical Access to Free Healthcare – SHIFA
The Student Health Initiative for Access (SHIFA) organization is a student-run screen and refer clinic model serving vulnerable populations in the King County area. It was created in…
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“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhuman.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
