Erie Family Health Centers strives to create a culture where the dignity and worth of each of our patients, staff, learners and community partners are honored, and value is seen in everyone’s unique differences. Read on to learn more about Erie’s commitment to attracting, developing and rewarding a diverse healthcare team, and the opportunities for Erie team members to contribute to our culture of equity.
What We Believe
Erie Family Health Centers believes that healthcare is a human right. We acknowledge the deep history of systemic oppression, racism, and discrimination that plagues our communities. We recognize that historically marginalized groups have long been denied access to quality healthcare, education and employment opportunities which has led to devastating health disparities. Erie is committed to confronting these inequities, challenging ourselves to work with excellence and humility, and keeping ourselves open to critical conversations that encourage learning, progress, and change. We seek an organizational culture where the dignity and worth of each of our patients, staff, learners, and community partners are honored, and value is seen in everyone’s unique differences. We pledge to continually explore and advance the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across all levels of Erie Family Health Centers.
Our People Represent Diverse Communities
Historically, the healthcare workforce has not reflected the communities we exist to serve. This disparity has led to poorer health outcomes, less patient and provider satisfaction, and patients’ mistrust of the healthcare system.
Erie believes that building diverse teams is essential to meet the healthcare needs of an increasingly diverse patient population, and we are committed to hiring from within the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all races, ethnicities, nationalities, abilities and gender identities – particularly those who have historically been marginalized in healthcare – to apply to join the Erie team.
We champion a team who will bring their unique differences and authentic selves – and consequently their wide-ranging perspectives, influential life experiences, and innovative approaches – to our clinical, operations and learning settings.
We encourage you to bring your unique self to our Erie team.
Opportunities for Our Team to Participate in and Advance Erie’s DEIB Culture
Erie’s DEI Committee meets regularly to guide Erie’s DEI Action Plan and work towards creating an environment for diversity, equity and inclusion amongst staff and patients in alignment with Erie’s mission, vision and values. The committee’s focus areas are:
- Community and Culture
- Communication and Change Management
- Policies and Procedures
- Patients and Services
All new Erie team members participate in DEI Training, with the goal to develop a shared language for and understanding of DEI core concepts and key terminology.
Erie regularly invites all team members to virtual Town Halls. These optional sessions make space for people to process and respond to current internal and external events.
Erie’s Employee Resource Groups connect team members who share common backgrounds or interests. They provide personal and professional development through mentoring, events, volunteerism and community involvement.
Erie currently hosts three active ERGs:
- The Erie Black ERG
- The Erie Queer/LGBTQIA+ ERG
- The Erie Disability ERG
Any Erie employee is welcome to submit an application to form a new Employee Resource Group.
Our Photo Gallery
Browse through the photos below to get a peek at some of the activities sponsored by Erie’s DEIB Committee and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Queer/LGBTQIA+ ERG Members and Allies Brick Painting Party for Pride 2021
Black ERG Juneteenth Observance T-Shirts
Feedback Form
We invite you to use this space below to share any feedback, comments, ideas for growth, or suggestions for how Erie can ensure that all people who walk in our doors feel welcome and valued. Comments can be submitted anonymously, if you wish.
For more information contact:
Kellie Medious
DEIB Officer
DEIB Committee Chair
Call (312) 666-3494 to schedule an appointment.
For our suburban locations call (847) 666-3494
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