Equity in Action
We are a dynamic community of learners from many cultures. We are committed to meeting our community's needs as a global society. At MHCC, our commitment to diversity means we:
- Welcome, value, and promote all aspects of diversity among students, employees, and our community.
- Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment for learning and working.
- Work to understand issues of difference, power, and social justice.
- Foster educational, personal, and professional development for success in diverse environments.
Equity in the Health Professions
Here, you'll find a collection of equity-focused resources for the health professions. Do you have resources or ideas for materials to include? Reach out to your instructor!
| Title and Link | Equity Topic | Media Type | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight, white teeth as a social perogative | Dental Hygiene | Article | North America values straight, white teeth. This causes power dynamics and divisions in social class. |
| This is What I Want to Tell My White Professors When They Ask, "How Are You Today?" | Education | Article | Written by a former medical student. It describes why instructors must be aware of lived experiences of Black students. |
| Toward a Theory of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy | Education | Webpage | This discusses how to teach in a culturally responsive way. |
| Toward a Theory of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy | Education | Article | This discusses how to teach in a culturally responsive way. |
| Honoring African Americans: Celebrating Life in Death - African American Funeral Homes | Funeral Services | Webpage | This is a Library of Congress blog post. It discusses the rich history of Black-owned funeral homes. |
| Race, Medicine, and Healthcare in the United States: a Historical Survey | General Healthcare | Webpage | Racism in medicine has hurt African-American health for more than 2,500 years. This paper discusses causes, like biased education and slavery. It also shows challenges, like unfair medical treatments and experiments. |
| Medical Assistants Help Bridge Digital Divide in Virtual Visits | Medical Assistant | Webpage | This discusses how medical assistants can support fair outcomes in healthcare. |
| Cultural Humility Primer: Peer Support Specialist and Recovery Coach Guide | Mental Health, Social Service, and Addiction Counseling | Webpage | This is a beginner's cultural reference. It is written for peer-support specialists and recovery coaches in substance-use disorder and mental health fields. |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare | Medical Office | Webpage | This is a blog post from the American Academy of Professional Coders. It shows how coders can use diversity, equity, and inclusion techniques to create a welcoming office environment. |
| Addressing Respiratory Health Equality in the United States | Respiratory Care | Webpage | This discusses issues in respiratory health due to race, ethnicity, and social and economic class. It also suggests ways to improve equity. |
| The Benefits of Diversifying Surgery | Surgical Technology | Webpage | This article talks about equity issues for patients in operating rooms. |
| Code Switch by NPR | Intro to Equity | Podcast | This podcast explores how race affects every part of society. This talks about politics and pop culture, as well as history, food, and more! |
| Beyond a Statement of Support: Changing the Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy | Physical Therapist Assistant | Article | In this article, the University of Southern California talks about how to build an antiracist organization. |
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