Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
As the region’s academic health system, UC Heath advocates for the most vulnerable and underserved populations in our community. We stand together with our patients, employees and community against racism, systematic bias and unequal treatment. Change must come from all of us by living into our PRIIDE values and embracing inclusion by eliminating racism and supporting equality.
Over the past year, we’ve held listening sessions with nearly 1,000 of our employees and clinicians, to welcome their input and investment on our continued journey to support equality among our people, our patients and our community. Because at UC Health, we all play a role in providing an inclusive environment. We are better together.
Maintaining Community Connections During COVID-19
UC Health has served as a leader in the community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Community Relations team is proud to have played an important and integral role in providing support, education and connection during this challenging time. Leaders have been active in communicating with the community throughout the year. Below is just a snapshot of some of our activities:
48th Annual Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Ceremony
In lieu of an in-person 48th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, UC Health and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine continued our tradition by releasing a series of videos celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King as well as the 2021 Humanitarian Award winners.
The 2021 Humanitarian Award recipients included: Dr. Amy Acton, director, Kind Columbus; Jiahao Guo, founder & executive director, the Coronavirus Relief Project; and Renee Mahaffey Harris, president & CEO, the Health Gap.
COVID-19 Resource List: UC Health created and distributed a COVID-19 Resource List to our community partners and collaborators, providing valuable information on responding to and managing through the pandemic. Virtual views have totaled over 40,000.
UC Health Vaccine Information Toolkit: UC Health created and distributed a UC Health Vaccine Information Toolkit. This toolkit provides print and digital materials designed to educate the community about the COVID-19 vaccines.
UC Health Community Advisory Committee Teleconferences: Hospital leadership and physicians provided regular updates on the COVID-19 regional response to the UC Health Community Advisory Committee, Foundation Board members and UC Health community partners.
COVID-19 Business Briefings: UC Health President & CEO, Richard P. Lofgren, MD, participated in a COVID-19 Business Briefing Webcast produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber to give updates on regional health systems preparedness and response, as well as vital vaccination information.
Leaders Participate in Live Community Updates: UC Health leadership and physicians regularly participated in live forums such as “The Lincoln Ware Show,” the Center for Closing the Health Gap Virtual Town Halls and Urban League Facebook Live broadcasts to address the regional response to the pandemic, how the community can stay safe, and answered questions from live audiences.
| FY20 Community Benefit Report | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Charity Care | 23,870,847 |
| Unpaid Cost of Medicaid | 92,188,526 |
| Community Health Improvement | 946,673 |
| Health Professions Education | 113,473,649 |
| Subsidized Health Services | 53,035,813 |
| Financial & In-Kind Contributions | 1,761,704 |
| TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS | 285,277,211 |