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.

  • Fred Hutch Cancer Center 2024 DEI Annual Progress Report

    2024 Fred Hutch Cancer Center DEI Annual Progress Report

    Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s 4th Annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Progress Report spotlights their ongoing work across four key areas: Health Equity, Employee Engagement and Workforce Data, Pathways to Science, […]

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    Bringing Racial Bias Into Focus in Ophthalmology Case Studies

    Students at the UW School of Medicine, with guidance from Edwin Lindo, JD, associate dean for Social and Health Justice in the Office of Healthcare Equity, raised concerns about the […]

  • Third Annual Bias Reporting Tool Report

    Since launching in 2021, UW Medicine’s Bias Reporting Tool has logged over 1,500 incidents. The latest report highlights 460 cases from June 2023 to May 2024, with rising verbal bias […]

  • Doctor for a Day Oncology Workshop. Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9 am to 1:30 pm. at University of Washington Health Sciences Education Building Room 101

    Doctor for a Day Oncology Workshop

    Doctor for a day from the University of Washington School of Medicine is excited to host this free in-person event with hands-on activities focusing around learning about oncology and healthcare […]

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“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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