Employee Resource Groups
The Diversity Council's subcommittees, and the 2019 LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader.
One of the approaches to implementing a culture of inclusive excellence is through employee resource groups. These groups serve as subcommittees under the Diversity Council and strive to celebrate everyone.
All employees are welcome to explore and join these groups for networking and to connect with their colleagues. Those interested in attending an employee resource group meeting may email diversity.council@jax.ufl.edu for more information. Employees may also visit ufh.sc/diversity to learn more about UF Health Jacksonville‘s diversity and inclusion efforts.
LGBTQ Employee Resource Group
Employees at a 2019 pride parade in downtown Jacksonville.
Committee Chair Needed
The LGBTQ Employee Resource Group aims to create and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning patients, visitors and employees through education, support and advocacy.
Email Ann-Marie Knight at ann-marie.knight@jax.ufl.edu to learn more about the chair opportunity.
Millennials Employee Resource Group
Young professionals’ social at Strings Sports Brewery on July 16, 2019.
Linda Kim, Committee Chair
The Millennials Employee Resource Group aims to foster and empower the growth and development of millennials and encourage networking across generations.
Veterans Employee Resource Group
Members of the Veterans Employee Resource Group during a Blue Angels flyover.
Mohamed Bijani, Committee Chair
The Veterans Employee Resource Group provides veterans and current military service members with valuable internal and external information, education opportunities, guidance and benefits that allow each person to pursue the highest career aspirations and community involvement they desire.
Putting IDEAs into Practice: Healthcare Equality Index
In 2019, UF Health Jacksonville was recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in its 2019 Healthcare Equality Index report. This top designation was awarded during the first year of evaluation for UF Health Jacksonville.
The scoring criteria included a higher benchmark in 2019. In order to earn the top score of 100, participating facilities were evaluated on their patient non-discrimination policies, inclusivity training for staff, LGBTQ patient services and support, and employee benefits and policies.
UF Health Jacksonville takes pride in providing compassionate and inclusive care for all patients.
