Quality Interactions

Health disparities based on race and ethnicity - as well as LGBTQ status, gender, age, income, and education - are preventable differences in health and healthcare that result in a greater burden of disease and reduced life expectancy for disadvantaged groups.

Health disparities produce social and economic hardships that impact Their whole society, including increased crime, higher healthcare costs, and vulnerability to pandemic disease.

Health disparities can be traced in part to unconscious/implicit bias and a lack of provider cultural competency.

Respect:
Admiration for differences among people.

Communication:
Creating conversation to foster engagement

Equity:
Allocating resources for equal opportunity.

Growth:
Progressive development and evolution.