Fathers in Health Care ERG Launches The Office of DEI is excited to announce the creation of the Fathers in Health Care employee resource group (ERG)! The 9th Houston Methodist ERG, Fathers in Health Care’s mission is to, “bring together fathers and father figures across Houston Methodist for the purpose of supporting working fathers and to share ideas and … [Read more...]

  Non-Profit Serves Native Americans The American Indian Center of Houston opened its doors in 2020 as the result of a collaboration between the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas based in Livingston. The non-profit organization works to secure federal grants and cement partnerships with other tribes and local non-profits to … [Read more...]

Native American Heritage Month Reflection As we honor November’s designation as Native American Heritage Month, Curtis Townsend, MHA, RN, CEN, director of Critical Care Services at HMCL, shares his insights on the month. “I am of Creek Indian descent. The Creeks were a number of tribes that were native to Georgia and parts of Alabama. We called ourselves Muskogee or … [Read more...]

Fashion From Around the Globe Showcase Dates Set Celebrations recognizing our different ethnicities, cultures, heritages and experiences as part of October’s designation as Global Diversity Awareness Month are taking place across Houston Methodist, including the Fashion From Around the Globe Showcase (Oct. 24-Nov. 4). Each hospital campus is hosting its own showcase of global … [Read more...]

Hispanic Heritage Month Insight With Saturday marking the end of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) Arthur Soto, research coordinator, Houston Methodist Concussion Center, Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center, discusses what the month means to him. “Hispanic Heritage Month means celebrating the accomplishments of those who came before us while facing constant … [Read more...]