Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Inside
Mount Sinai Health System staff marched up Fifth Avenue from 26th Street to 52nd Street in the 2015 America’s Parade New York City on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, honoring the service of United States veterans and saluting those currently serving. This year’s Parade commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 25th anniversary of Operation Desert Shield. The Mount Sinai Health System Military/Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG) took the lead in organizing staff participation. The ERG is an Office for Diversity and Inclusion initiative that aims to create an inclusive work environment, inspire peer-to-peer mentorship, and collaborate on programs for staff who are members of the military or veterans.
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Inside
Fifteen high school, college, and graduate students who aspire to careers in health care participated in recent internships throughout the Mount Sinai Health System. The initiative, which provides opportunities to students from groups underrepresented in health care, is supported by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) in partnership with five local organizations: the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA); All Stars Project, Inc.; Committee for Hispanic Children and Families; Prep for Prep; and YouthBridge-NY. (more…)
Jun 8, 2015 | Inside
DiversityInc, the nation’s leading publication in advancing excellence in diversity management, has ranked the Mount Sinai Health System No. 5 on its 2015 “Top 5 Hospitals and Health Systems” list. The recognition honors the accomplishments of the Health System’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs, the diversity center of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Even after a 31 percent increase in competition this year and the use of more competitive methodology, the Health System was able to improve from its No. 6 ranking in 2014. “Our goal was to move up on the list, and we accomplished that this year,” says Gary Butts, MD, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Mount Sinai Health System, and Senior Associate Dean for Diversity Programs, Policy and Community Affairs, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “This recognition acknowledges the sustained commitment of our leadership to advancing diversity and inclusion.” (more…)
Mar 31, 2015 | Inside
The Asian American Professional Network, a Mount Sinai Health System employee resource group, and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, rang in the Year of the Sheep—which began on Friday, February 20—with Lunar New Year Celebrations at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Phillips Ambulatory Care Center (see photo), Mount Sinai Roosevelt, and The Mount Sinai Hospital. The events provided an opportunity for employees, patients, and visitors to enjoy a variety of Asian arts and culture, including music; Chinese, Japanese, and Indian calligraphy; origami; and traditional foods. The Mount Sinai Beth Israel event was hosted by its Diversity Council and LGBT Employee Resource Group, and the Louis Armstrong Department of Music and Medicine.
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Inside
The changing ethnic and cultural landscape of New York City is reflected in the diverse patient population served by the Mount Sinai Health System. When physicians, nurses, and support staff speak the same language, or share the same traditions and values as their patients, there is a greater sense of comfort among patients and greater satisfaction with the quality of care they receive.
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Mount Sinai Health System staff marched up Fifth Avenue from 26th Street to 52nd Street in the 2015 America’s Parade New York City on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, honoring the service of United States veterans and saluting those currently serving. This year’s Parade commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 25th anniversary of Operation Desert Shield. The Mount Sinai Health System Military/Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG) took the lead in organizing staff participation. The ERG is an Office for Diversity and Inclusion initiative that aims to create an inclusive work environment, inspire peer-to-peer mentorship, and collaborate on programs for staff who are members of the military or veterans.
