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Diversity Resources for Patients
HCMC Interpreter Services
Employing more than 50 interpreters in 20 different languages, interpreter services are free of charge to limited-English and non-English speaking patients and deaf or hard of hearing patients.
HCMC Chaplaincy Department
Chaplains are available to support and counsel patients and family members, whatever their religious or spiritual practices and beliefs. The Chaplaincy Department will also connect patients and families with spiritual and religious leaders in the community to better meet the needs of the patient or family.
HCMC Social Services
The social services staff assesses the cultural, social/emotional and community needs of patients to provide the appropriate intervention.
Aqui Para Ti (Here for You)
Aquí para Tí (APT) Here for You is a clinic-based development program for Latino youths ages 11 to 24 and their families, to support Latino adolescents, who are often being raised in a culture very different than that of their parents.
Sage Cancer Screening Program at Hennepin
The Sage Cancer Screening Program at Hennepin offers free breast and cervical cancer screening for women who meet eligibility guidelines.
Diversity Resources for Staff
Hennepin County Medical Center has taken important steps to help our organization and employees build a culturally competent work and care environment for all patients and employees. Among these are:
Diversity Training Classes
Seven modules were launched in 2009 to help staff better serve patients and work with co-workers who come from very diverse backgrounds.
Diversity Brown Bag Lunch Sessions
Ongoing monthly learning opportunities for employees that address health concerns in the community.
Internal Diversity Newsletter
An internal monthly diversity newsletter was created to give employees quick tips, explore diversity, and connect with the some of the events happening in the diverse communities we serve.
Diversity Council
The diversity council was expanded to include 34 individuals from many levels and areas of employment throughout the organization.
Employee Resource Groups
ERGs provide an opportunity for employees with similar interests and experiences to have a positive impact around a specific dimension of diversity at Hennepin. The purpose of each ERG is to provide a forum for support, professional development, and share input and ideas to advance diversity and inclusion efforts at Hennepin. We’ve kicked off our first group with our GLBT and Friends ERG in 2010.
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