To provide content expertise and programmatic support to institutional leadership and HR to recruit, promote, retain, and engage those underrepresented in medicine, science, nursing, and healthcare administration so that we can achieve health equity for the most vulnerable populations.
Welcome to the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity. Together, we seek to further our mission to cultivate all perspectives, comprehend each patient, collaborate with our community and create health equity.
Our Mission
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
JHM Equity Statement
The JHM Equity Statement reflects our effort to create a safe work and learning environment where we embody respect and collegiality for our colleagues, patients and community.
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 proud to kick off the month for the Johns Hopkins Medicine community. 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 advancing scientific research, clinical care, education and health care administration. For an in-depth understanding of women’s history, take a moment to review the Johns Hopkins heritage guide
This month, we’ll feature women at various levels of leadership throughout the health system and school of medicine. Look for weekly announcements in Inside Hopkins, on JHM Link and on our social media pages.
- Week 1: Johns Hopkins Health System Women Leaders
- Week 2: School of Medicine Women Leaders: Department Directors and Deans
- Week 3: School of Medicine Basic Science Women Professors
- Week 4: School of Medicine Women Professors
- Week 5: Rising Stars — Women Participants in the Levi Watkins, Jr., Mentorship Program
We are also excited to introduce colleagues who exemplify excellence and exhibit our core values while working to improve their communities. Meet the Women’s History Month Achievers Award recipients.
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The purpose of our annual reports is to summarize in one location the progress on the diversity, inclusion, and health equity strategic plan each year. It also provides a resources for us to communicate our accomplishments to our internal and external community.
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The Achievers Award Program recognizes and highlights underrepresented minorities across Johns Hopkins Medicine who exemplify excellence and exhibit our Johns Hopkins Medicine core values.
Nominate a deserving colleague for an Achievers Award in honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May). The deadline to nominate is March 24.
Award recipients will be profiled on the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity website, in Inside Hopkins and at a signature ERG event.
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Over the past two years, the Johns Hopkins Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity has spearheaded and supported increased community outreach, new allyship and anti-oppression resources and training, town hall discussions, health equity legislation and more.
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As we face this unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to highlight available resources for our Johns Hopkins employees and the within our community as well as answer questions regarding the vaccine.
- Johns Hopkins Covid-19 Resources
- Video: COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Playlist on YouTube
- Video: Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine Clinical Trial Demographics
- 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
- Información y actualizaciones sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19) (in Spanish)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Support Centers
- Maryland: 1 (855) 634-6829
- DC: 1 (855) 363-0333
- Virginia: 1 (877) 829-4682
- Pennsylvania: 1 (877) 724-3258
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To achieve JHM's mission, we must create a culture where diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We must embrace and celebrate our differences; recruit, educate and develop our staff and learners; and engage in equitable health care delivery and workforce practices. The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity has created a comprehensive Strategic Plan that will help our organization further support the well-being of our people and communities, push the boundaries of science and education, aim for precision in everything we do and improve the quality and affordability of health care.
View this introductory video for our 2023 Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity Strategic Plan
View a video overview of the Diversity and Inclusion - Innovation Roadmap 2023 Strategic Plan
JHM COVID-19 Vaccine Community Forum: Session 1
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity held these community forums to provide an overview of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as answer questions.
JHM COVID-19 Vaccine Community Forum: Session 2 en español
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Oficina de Diversidad, Inclusión y Equidad en la Salud organizó estos foros comunitarios para brindar una descripción general de la vacuna COVID-19 y responder preguntas.
JHM COVID-19 Vaccine Community Forum: Session 3
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity held these community forums to provide an overview of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as answer questions.
Photo Gallery
#HopkinsBetterTogether
Meet the 2023 Women's History Month Achievers Award Winners
Meet the 2023 National Black History Month Achievers Award Winners
Meet the 2022 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Achievers Award Winners
Meet the 2022 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Achievers Award Winners
Meet the 2022 Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Achievers Award Winners
2023 MLK Day of Service: Volunteers packing food care packages at Helping Up Mission
2023 MLK Day of Service: Hopkins staff members volunteers painting a mural at Edgewood Elementary in Baltimore, MD
2023 MLK Day of Service: Mural painted by Hopkins staff at Hampden Elementary/Middle School
2023 MLK Day of Service: Volunteers after cleaning up at Wyman Park
2023 MLK Day of Service: Volunteers serving meals at the Franciscan Center in Baltimore, MD
2023 MLK Day of Service: Volunteers cleaning up the grounds at Dunbar High School in Baltimore, MD
2023 MLK Day of Service: volunteers packaging meals at Moveable Feast
