This month we celebrate Women’s History Month, and this week we feature Alice McPherson, MD, the first female ophthalmologist in the world and one of the world's leading vitreoretinal specialists. Dr. McPherson helped lead the way for both the advancement of the retina field and women in ophthalmology. After earning her bachelors and medical degrees from the University of … [Read more...]
Office of DEI Announces Three Employee Resource Groups
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is proud to announce the formation of three new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Asian Heritage Black Ties for Culture LGBTQ+Allies ERGs are employee-led, voluntary groups who join together based on common interests, backgrounds or demographic to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. These groups provide safe, … [Read more...]
Ella Fondren
This month we celebrate Women’s History Month, and Houston Methodist pioneer Ella Fondren (1880-1982). In 1939, women held the lowest paying jobs and were not respected in the workplace, but Houston Methodist influential female board member Ella Fondren began to make her indelible mark. The board of trustees asked Fondren to take her husband Walter’s seat on the board … [Read more...]