This first-of-its-kind statewide survey aims to understand the characteristics and experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the state of Washington. The research is funded by the Washington LGBTQ Commission and is being designed for LGBTQ+ Washingtonians by LGBTQ+ Washingtonians. The LGBTQ Commission will use the findings to inform their policy recommendations to the Office of the Governor and the Washington State Legislature. Survey participants will be eligible for raffle drawings. Access… Read more:  Washington State LGBTQ+ Survey

A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that suicide rates among young Asian Americans vary significantly across different ethnic subpopulations, with some groups experiencing notably higher rates than others. The findings highlight the need for targeted mental health interventions that consider cultural and community-specific factors. Read the full article from UW Medicine News:https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/suicide-rates-differ-in-subgroups-of-young-asian-americans

In efforts to build collective analysis and better partnership between our Pasifika communities, state and federal policymakers, institutions, and other stakeholders, we — with our partners at UTOPIA WA, NH/PI community members, and allies across the state — have researched, discussed, and written this disaggregated Washington NH/PI community data report to share first and foremost about our culture and our love of our people, but also about the specific ways… Read more: Introducing the Washington State Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community Data Report 2019-2024

Presentation by Bessie A. Young, MD, MPH, FACP, FASN Renal Grand RoundsMay 24, 2024 Watch the presentation here: https://nephrology.uw.edu/index.php/grand-rounds/2024/young-biopsy-conf

Read the full article here:The Pride in Friendship: How to Build Queer Community

Wanted you to be aware that a U.S. House of Representatives Resolution Recognizing the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in Medical Education was introduced on April 30, 2024 by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-3) and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), co-chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force.   The Association of American Medical Colleges, National Medical Association, and National Hispanic Medical Association along with list of organizations… Read more: U.S. House of Representatives Resolution Recognizing the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in Medical Education

Harborview Medical Center’s Community Heart Failure Program (CHFP) launched in October 2023, providing trauma-informed care directly to heart failure patients facing healthcare access barriers by visiting them at convenient locations. Co-founded by nurses Jaimie Pechan and Kate Smith and supported by the UW Heart Institute, the program focuses on marginalized groups, ensuring they receive necessary treatments and medications. Read the full article here:https://www.dailyuw.com/news/harborview-s-community-heart-failure-program-providing-care-anywhere/article_56f81a40-d770-11ee-960e-b30bbb75914f.html

On May 11, the Eagle’s Spirit Totem Pole at UW Medical Center – Northwest was rededicated after being newly restored. Read the full article here: https://huddle.uwmedicine.org/totem-pole-rededication/

The Board of Directors of the Committee on Native American Child Health (CONACH) have appointed Jason Deen as 2024 Committee Chairperson! The Committee on Native American Child Health (CONACH) advocates for the health and social needs of American Indian/Alaska Native children by collaborating with tribal, urban, and IHS programs, and staying updated on relevant legislation. They meet biannually to strategize and promote interdisciplinary collaboration through events like the International Meeting… Read more: Jason Deen appointed to serve as Committee Chairperson of CONACH

Darlin Lozano, LGBTQ program manager in Office of Healthcare Equity talks about the importance of gender affirming care and gender euphoria. Original post on UW Medicine.

Martine Pierre-Louis, MPH, has been awarded the 2023 John R. Pettit Endowed Leadership Award for her role as director of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Harborview Medical Center. A leader of inclusion and equity, Martine is recognized for her communication skills and ability to remain calm under stress. She is inspired by colleagues who strive to make UW Medicine more equitable. The Pettit Award recognizes excellence in an administrative role.

I am tired. The Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE) has been in existence only for 2.5 years and we have just released our fifth statement expressing outrage and condemning the murder of a Black person in this country.  I am tired of hearing that our systems are broken, when we know that they are working exactly as they were designed to. Our criminal justice and healthcare systems were built on… Read more: I am tired.

“Congratulations to “Local Hero” Dr. Peter Asante! Congratulations to Yakima pediatrician Dr. Peter Asante for winning the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Community Pediatrics “Local Hero” award, just one of five pediatricians in the U.S. to earn this national recognition! The Local Hero Award recognizes pediatricians who lead community action and advocacy for children in local communities. This award is presented to individuals who epitomize the “community pediatrician.” Dr.… Read more: Congratulations to “Local Hero” Dr. Peter Asante!

Welcome to The Praxis— Hosted by Edwin Lindo, JD this podcast is connecting theory and practice for health justice. His podcast aims to directly address and explore the effects of racism and other forms of marginalization so that we can collectively achieve health justice. We will journey through history, theory, science & medicine by embracing storytelling, interviews, and community expertise. Subscribe today and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or streaming service of your… Read more: The Praxis

The purpose of this course is to give pediatric health professionals an opportunity to understand their role in improving the health status and quality of… Read more: Free AMA Category 1 CME: Caring for American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Adolescents

Director of Disability Resources for Students The Director of Disability Resources for Students (DRS) leads and manages the work of a student service unit that… Read more: Job Opportunity: Director of Disability Resources for Students

This first-of-its-kind statewide survey aims to understand the characteristics and experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the state of Washington. The research is funded by the… Read more:  Washington State LGBTQ+ Survey

A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that suicide rates among young Asian Americans vary significantly across different ethnic subpopulations, with some groups experiencing… Read more: Suicide rates differ in subgroups of young Asian Americans

The Office of Healthcare Equity Pathway Applications are open from August 1, 2024 – December 1, 2024. Please review the website(s) as linked below and feel… Read more: Office of Healthcare Equity Pathway Applications

In efforts to build collective analysis and better partnership between our Pasifika communities, state and federal policymakers, institutions, and other stakeholders, we — with our… Read more: Introducing the Washington State Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community Data Report 2019-2024

Latinas/os in Washington state face limited access to bilingual health care, particularly in rural areas, and have historically lacked political representation to advocate for their… Read more: A Bicultural Community-Academic Partnership to Improve the Latina/o Physician Workforce in Washington State

Each week, the AAMC Center for Health Justice updates a list of funding opportunities that will support health equity research and interventions. Learn more about… Read more: AAMC Center for Health Justice Funding Opportunities

A common diagnostic strategy can fail to catch endometrial cancer from 4% to 11% of the time in Black patients, a study shows. Read the… Read more: Ultrasounds may not find this cancer in Black women

The health care sector, dominated by women, experiences gender pay inequity, potentially lowering women’s lifetime earnings and hindering their career advancement. This paper examines changes… Read more: The gender wage gap among health care workers across educational and occupational groups

LEAD UP is a program — created in 2019 at the Medical College of Wisconsin under the leadership of Jeffrey Kirsch, MD, chief of Anesthesiology… Read more: First LEAD UP Cohort Graduates

For decades, a racially biased kidney test delayed or prevented thousands of Black patients from receiving transplants, a practice corrected in 2022. Dawn Wroten and… Read more: A racially biased test miscalculated kidney health for Black patients

Byron Joyner, MD, created the Vision Fund in Graduate Medical Education to support diversity, equity and inclusion in residencies and fellowships. Read the full article… Read more: Envisioning a Better Future for Residents and Fellows

A woman’s experience with a pressured C-section and tubal ligation reveals the unsettling reality of coercive sterilization practices and racial bias in healthcare. Dive into… Read more: Sickle cell patients pressured to undergo unwanted sterilizations – STAT