“We define health equity as the foundation of quality. We have mobilized across our organization to learn from our data and from the stories our people and our patients tell us as we recommit to dismantling racism within our walls and in the communities we serve. At Duke Health, we believe that racism is a public health issue, and it is going to take all of us to address it.” – Rhonda Brandon, chief HR officer and senior vice president at DUHS
Stories about Team Members
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Duke neuroscientist publishes anti-racism op-ed series
The moment has finally arrived for the United States biomedical research enterprise to directly confront structural racism in scientific funding, according to Duke neuroscientist Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD, K. Ranga Rama Krishnan Association Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Using cultural intelligence to live our values
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion wants all team members to exemplify the school's core values of excellence, integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation, diversity and inclusiveness. Therefore, the School is offering workshops for faculty and staff with the goal of teaching the foundational concepts of cultural intelligence.
Cross-functional team takes a stand for change
Meet the team behind the wearable ways to take a stand against racism and support our Duke Health values.
Leaders Share their Experiences
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Duke University, School of Medicine address systemic racismIn addition to Dean Klotman, speakers from across the School of Medicine shared their personal experiences dealing with racism: Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Diversity & Inclusion Johnna Frierson, PhD, fourth-year medical student Kristen Simmons, Associate Professor of Neurology Andrew Spector, MD, and Assistant Professor of Community and Family Medicine Kenyon Railey, MD. Read more and watch the video here. |
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DUHS leaders candidly share stories of racism and resilienceThe virtual conversation “Black Men at Duke and in America" gave four Duke University Health System (DUHS) leaders a chance to reflect on race and personal and social transformation. A. Eugene Washington, MD, chancellor for health affairs at Duke University and president and CEO of DUHS; Brian Wofford, MBA, MHA, vice president of heart operations for Durham County, Duke Heart; Dexter Nolley, MEd, SPHR, chief human resources officer at Duke Regional Hospital; and Fabian Stone, MBA, MHA, MT(ASCP), associate vice president of revenue cycle and health information management at DUHS, each shared their perspectives. The conversation was moderated by Rhonda Brandon, MS, chief human resources officer and senior vice president for DUHS. Read more and watch the video here. |
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DUHS leaders rise above racism, sexismDuke Health's second virtual conversation about race featured four African American female leaders openly sharing their experiences with racism and sexism. Rhonda Brandon, MS, chief human resources officer and senior vice president for the Duke University Health System (DUHS), moderated the discussion. Panelists included Adia Ross, MD, MHA, chief medical officer at Duke Regional Hospital; Jessica Johnson, MHA, administrative director of medical, surgical and critical care services at Duke University Hospital; Priscilla Ramseur, DNP, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, chief nursing and patient care services officer at Duke Raleigh Hospital; and Katina Williams, MBA, assistant vice president for finance and divisional chief financial officer for ambulatory services at DUHS. Read more and watch the video here. |
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Duke allies work to end racism, in justiceAcknowledging that being a silent supporter isn't an option anymore, four white Duke University Health System (DUHS) leaders spoke about what it means to be an ally to Black team members during a virtual discussion. Participants included Katie Galbraith, MBA, FACHE, president of Duke Regional Hospital; Keith Stover, vice president for finance for the Patient Revenue Management Organization; Tracy Gosselin, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN, chief nursing officer for Duke University Hospital; and Michael Spiritos, MD, chief medical officer of Duke Raleigh Hospital. The conversation was moderated by Rhonda Brandon, MS, chief human resources officer and senior vice president for DUHS. Read more and watch the video here. |
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Duke clinicians outline tactics for improving health equityThis hour-long conversation was moderated by Rhonda Brandon, MS, chief human resources officer and senior vice president for the Duke University Health System (DUHS). Joining Brandon were Theresa Williamson, MD, neurosurgery resident at DUHS; Kevin Thomas, MD, associate professor in the Department of Medicine and assistant dean for underrepresented faculty development in the Duke University School of Medicine; Vicky Orto, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse and patient care services officer at Duke Regional Hospital; and Rick Shannon, MD, chief quality officer for Duke Health. This was the fourth in a series of candid conversations that began this summer on diversity, equity and inclusion at Duke. Read more and watch the video here. |
Duke Health Histories
Watch the following videos to learn about Duke Health's history, focusing on race and equity issues.
- Duke Hospital’s History: A Conversation about Race and Memory
- Grand Rounds: Forgotten Voices: Confronting Duke Hospital's Racial Past
- Duke Regional Hospital: Our History of Caring
Opportunities to Collaborate through Art
RESIST COVID / TAKE 6!
The Nasher Museum is collaborating with Duke Arts and Duke Health to present an unprecedented outdoor exhibition and public awareness campaign by nationally renowned artist Carrie Mae Weems. The project, called RESIST COVID / TAKE 6!, emphasizes the disproportionate impact of the deadly virus on the lives of communities of color, through large-scale banners and window clings, posters, street signs and more.
Opportunities to Learn through Courses and Media
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Duke Learning Management System
- Know where you work: Durham history for healthcare providers
- Know where you work: health disparities in Durham
