Learn about the Office of Healthcare Equity's vision, strategic blueprint, and the team driving positive change in healthcare education and delivery at UW Medicine.
Access training, assessment tools, and resources designed to build a more equitable healthcare environment. Find practical solutions for implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion in your work.
Explore our specialized centers and research initiatives dedicated to addressing health disparities and advancing equity-focused innovation in healthcare delivery and education.
Learn how we partner with diverse communities to create inclusive, culturally responsive healthcare services and meaningful engagement opportunities for patients and community members.
Find meaningful ways to contribute to healthcare equity through learning, volunteering, advocacy, and philanthropy. Everyone can make a difference—discover how you can help.
Access news, events, publications, and practical tools to support your healthcare equity work. Whether you're a provider, educator, or advocate, find the resources you need to advance equity.
Check out local resource fairs across King County offered on an on a ongoing basis throughout 2026. Interested in volunteering at this event? The Office of Healthcare Equity will be present at this event and would be grateful to have University of Washington Medicine and Health Sciences students, faculty, or staff represent their departments or […]
Dates: Honoring Latine culture: Traditions, mental health, and community-based wellness Hondrando la cultura Latina: Tradiciones, salud mental, y bienestar comunitario Purpose and Audience The Latina Health Symposium brings together people from all professions working to advance Latine health and wellness. These events provide a unique forum for clinicians, public health professionals, community workers, researchers, students, […]
Reducing Weight Stigma in Healthcare – As part of UW Medicine’s ongoing efforts to reduce bias in healthcare, this new course explores bias related to body weight. Framed around patient stories, this course aims to increase empathy related to weight stigma by offering a better understand of the history of society’s relationship with weight, as […]
Come out and help raise awareness, celebrate resilience, and show love to the Sickle Cell Community at this year's walk! Take the scenic 2.6-mile loop with other walkers to celebrate resilience, raise awareness, and support life-changing programs for individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell. Come out, connect with community, and be a part of […]
African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry Join the African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry on Saturday, September 19th for their Annual Health & Wellness Fair, a community celebration of healthy living, active aging, and overall wellness! This year's fair is packed with activities for all ages, including: Come for the fun, stay to […]
This event is promoted as a community resource and is not sponsored by UW Medicine or the Office of Healthcare Equity. Per University policy, this promotion is conditioned on the understanding that the opportunity is open to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex.
Join Somos Seattle for our annual Latinx Pride celebration at El Centro de la Raza—an evening centered on queer Latinx joy, community, culture, and connection in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy live performances, DJs, local vendors, community resources, food, drinks, dancing, and space to celebrate together. This annual gathering brings together LGBTQ+ Latinx community members, allies, […]
Join the UW School of Medicine Pathways Information Session to learn about all of the Medical Student Pathways offered through the Office of Healthcare Equity. Learn about all of the pathways at this link.
Registration is underway for the 7th Annual Re-Imagining Behavioral Health: Race, Equity & Social Justice Conference! This two half-day virtual conference provides a learning experience that expands knowledge, promotes partnerships, and improves our behavioral health systems. Members of the behavioral health community will come together to share information, insights, practices, and policies that strengthen access […]
The UW Osher Center for Integrative Health, through the Cha Chi Ming Seminar Series, is pleased to present Caring for Pain, Caring for You: Tools for Healing.Join experts in integrative medicine, neurology, and Chinese medicine for a free three-part webinar series exploring practical, evidence-based approaches to managing chronic pain and improving well-being. Participants will learn […]
This year’s Summit will bring together community leaders, healthcare partners, advocates, and organizations committed to advancing equitable access, culturally responsive care, and improved health outcomes for women and families in Pierce County and beyond. Interested in volunteering at this event? The Office of Healthcare Equity will be present at this event and would be grateful […]
National Latino Physician Day is celebrated annually on October 1st. The UW School of Medicine Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (NURF) and the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) are looking forward to inviting you to celebrate with us in a joyful evening of food, connection, and storytelling. Meet fellow UW Medicine colleagues, residents, and […]