Equity and Inclusion

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Our people and culture

We want all who engage with us — patients, families, employees, vendors and community partners — to feel valued, respected and supported. This means having a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that reflects the rich backgrounds of the communities we serve.

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At Children’s Minnesota, we embed equity and inclusion in everything we do.

That means delivering equitable and inclusive care to families, ensuring everyone has what they need, as individuals, to thrive, building a team that reflects and understands the communities we serve and ensuring every employee feels valued and included so they can reach their full potential. 
 
Equity and inclusion is part of our strategic plan and we measure our progress. Why? Because everyone who walks through our doors deserves to feel genuinely welcome, respected and supported.    
 
James Burroughs  
Senior vice president, government and community relations  
Chief equity and inclusion officer  
Children’s Minnesota 
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Current Initiatives

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Diverse talent
A diverse workforce ensures we have the skills, perspectives and expertise needed to best serve our patients and families. Our commitment to attracting and retaining a workforce that reflects the communities we serve strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care. 
Pipeline for healthcare careers
We have established relationships with local programs and universities to offer opportunities for young people to intern at Children’s Minnesota. These relationships also serve as a pipeline for diverse doctors, nurses and other practitioners.
Community Advisory Council
The council helps advise our strategies for health equity and community engagement. The council works collaboratively with Children’s Minnesota’s to ensure representation of diverse community voices in the design and implementation of programs and projects in our health system.
Employee engagement
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) promote recruiting, retention and professional development for Children’s Minnesota employees. Our ERGs also serve as a business and professional advisory resource for the organization.  
Community investment
We are committed to strengthening the communities we serve by working with a broad network of businesses that reflect the diversity, talent and resilience of our region. This helps foster a more equitable and inclusive local economy.
Health equity
At Children's Minnesota, health equity is a strategic priority and core part of our mission. We work to remove barriers to health, address disparities and improve access to high-quality care, so every child has what they need to thrive.
Inclusive leadership
We help leaders build trust, address bias, encourage diverse perspectives and create inclusive environments. Embedding our values into everyday leadership practices strengthens our workforce, improves collaboration and supports better experiences and outcomes for our patients, families, staff and community.
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Our employee networks

Asian Employee Resource Group
Black Employee Empowerment Network (BEEN)
Disability Advocacy Employee Resource Group
Military and Veteran Employee Resource Group
Muslim Employee Resource Group
Nurses of Color Employee Resource Group
People Respecting Individual Differences Equally (PRIDE)
Voces Employee Resource Group

In the community

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