Welcome to the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity. Together, we seek to further our mission to cultivate all perspectives, understand each patient, collaborate with our community and create health equity.
Our Vision
We envision a Johns Hopkins Medicine where diversity, equity, and inclusion are in our DNA, and where together we commit to:
- Embracing and celebrating our differences
- Educating and developing our staff and learners
- Engaging in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices
Announcements from the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity
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March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the immeasurable contributions of women and the vital role they have played in American history. We are reminded of the strength of women who fought for their rights and paved the way for those who are still pushing boundaries today. Across our institution, women have played a crucial role in promoting equity and advancing scientific research, clinical care, education and health care administration.
In 1893, Mary Elizabeth Garrett provided financial support to help found Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, with the historical precedent of admitting women on equal terms with men. Her early vision of gender equity ultimately shaped the culture of the school, from the hiring and promoting of women faculty members to the many achievements led by women pioneers in the medical field. We would not be the remarkable organization we are today without women’s efforts.
The first official nationwide recognition of women (“Women’s Day”) occurred Feb. 28, 1909, in New York City, as a way to recognize women’s rights and labor. In 1987, Congress designated March as Women’s History Month, recognizing how “American women of every race, class and ethnic background” played “a critical economic, cultural and social role in every sphere of our nation’s life.”
To show your support for women this month, log in to WebDam and download a virtual background.
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At Johns Hopkins Medicine, inclusive and equitable access to medical care and health information is a core value of our institution. Our care teams are working with community partners to give vaccines to our most vulnerable eligible residents, to provide access to COVID-19 testing, and to educate and inform our communities hardest hit by this pandemic
- Johns Hopkins Covid-19 Resources
- Video: COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Playlist on YouTube
- Video People of Color and COVID-19: Addressing Health Disparities and Vaccine Equity
- Center for American Indian Health: COVID-19 Resources for Native American Communities
MLK Day of Service
The Johns Hopkins MLK Day of Service is an annual opportunity for faculty, staff, and learners to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through acts of community service. From January 20 to 31, members of the Hopkins community partner with local organizations to support meaningful, hands-on volunteer projects throughout Baltimore.
About MLK Day of Service