Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

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What We Are All About
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Celebrations, Events and Programs
Staff Resources and Trainings
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Mission 

To build an institution that is rooted in justice and equity to nurture an inclusive culture and to cultivate and implement effective strategies for the just and equitable provision of education, discovery, and patient care.

Values

BCH values all employees by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences, and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

Vision 

To build an empathetic, supportive and equitable environment for the present and future UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals community.

Promise

To attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the mission for BCH.

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EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Black History Month: We Belong Initiative Panel 

Date: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 12:10 pm - 1 pm 

Location: Zoom Meeting

Please join the BCH DEI/AR Council in celebrating Black History Month with a special panel discussion on the We Belong Initiative, which focuses on recruiting and retaining BIPOC nurses at UCSF to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Panelists:

  • Areon Williams, MSN, RN, PHN, NEA-BC, Float Pool Nurse Manager
  • Brandie Hollinger-Quao, MSN, RN, We Belong Co-Chair
  • Karen Jennings, DNP, RN, FNP, NE-BC, Director of Acute Care Nursing
  • Inder Narula, Emergency Outreach Educator
  • Aine Sands, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner

Recording

Black Joy Parade 

Sunday, February 23, 2025 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm  

14th St & Franklin St Oakland, CA 94612

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is excited to announce its participation in the 8th annual Oakland Black Joy Parade. We invite everyone to join us and proudly represent BCH during the parade portion of the event. The Black Joy Parade exists to provide the Black community and allies a live experience that celebrates the community’s influence on cultures past, present and future. Join us on Sunday, February 23 (Parade begins at 12:30 p.m.) in Downtown Oakland. 

Register

Virtual Town Hall:  Sustaining Our Focus on Equity Work During Turbulent Times

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 12 noon – 12:50 p.m.

The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Council (DEI/AR) is pleased to invite you to two very special events. Please join us for a unique opportunity to learn from a nationally renowned expert on how Restorative Justice can help us advance our mission to provide the highest-quality health care to all children in our communities. 

Ainka Jackson is executive director of the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation. After her recent engagement with the Obama Democracy Forum, Ms. Jackson is traveling to San Francisco, offering a series of learning sessions at Glide and UCSF.

recording

Workshop: Putting Restorative Justice Principles into Practice: Caring for our Children and Families 

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 1:30 – 3:15 p.m.

The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Council (DEI/AR) is pleased to invite you to two very special events. Please join us for a unique opportunity to learn from a nationally renowned expert on how Restorative Justice can help us advance our mission to provide the highest-quality health care to all children in our communities. 

Ainka Jackson is executive director of the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation. After her recent engagement with the Obama Democracy Forum, Ms. Jackson is traveling to San Francisco, offering a series of learning sessions at Glide and UCSF.

Recording

Webinar: Equipping Families with Legal and Mental Health Resources During Uncertain Times

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 |10:00 am-12 pm

Virtual 

PRESENTERS

  • Lauren Lofton, JD, Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Link 
  • Sonya Svoboda, LCSW, Clinical Director, Partnerships for Trauma Recovery
  • Penélope Mato Vilar, LMFT, Counseling Program Manager, Partnerships for Trauma Recovery

This training is a collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and First 5 Alameda County. This training focuses on preparing providers working with immigrant and refugee communities with practical strategies to offer support during times of uncertainty. Participants will explore how Legal Link provides legal referrals and resource support tailored to the unique challenges faced by immigrant families and their service providers. Additionally, Partnerships for Trauma Recovery will share methods for mental health support. Finally, participants will learn strategies to acknowledge and build on the resilience and strengths inherent in immigrant families, fostering empowerment and positive outcomes in their communities.

Register

Visit our website for more information/registration link: https://immigrantchild.ucsf.edu/news/online-event-equipping-immigrant-families-legal-and-mental-health-resources-during-uncertain

UCSF AAPI Coalition's Joint Statement Working Committee Signup

The AAPI Coalition is recruiting members of the UCSF community to participate in crafting a vision to advance the Joint Statement goals. If you are interested in joining any of the committees that will focus on these goals, please indicate your interest by completing this form. You will be contacted in the coming months by the committee lead to schedule group meeting times. Time commitment will be determined by the committees individually.

Sign-Up Form

BCH Chicanx Latinx Campus Association

2nd Fridays of the month | 2 pm - 3 pm

Come join us in creating community and support for Chicanx, Hispanic, and Latinx BCH staff.

Click here to REGISTER

 

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