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Pediatric Health Equity

“ "Diversity is important for all of us. Our goal is to improve the care and outcomes of children in South Carolina. This is done by taking advantage of the rich culture here and working together with our diverse patient and provider populations." ”

Dr. Gilbert & Dr. Atz

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Committee Goals and Initiatives

  • Establish population health and community engagement initiatives to improve health equity.
  • Ensure and inclusive clinical environment for patients and families.
  • Increase sense of belonging for everyone in the pediatrics workforce.
  • Expand recruitment initiatives to diversify the pediatrics workforce.
  • Implement a formal health equity and cultural awareness curriculum. 
  • Establish effective mentorship for underrepresented groups in pediatrics. 

Special Interests

  • Population Health and Community Engagement
  • Marketing and Communication
  • Inclusive Culture
  • Diverse Recruitment
  • Education and Training
  • Mentorship

Charts highlighting Health Equity successes

Learn more about the Department of Pediatrics Diversity and Inclusion program here.

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