How Do We Eliminate Disparities in Healthcare?
University of Utah Health offers support and resources to help eliminate health disparities and provide the best possible healthcare to all patients. Provider education on how to understand and interact with patients of different backgrounds, including historically marginalized groups, can help improve health outcomes for the whole community. The resources below focus on social determinants of health (SDH), which are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes.
Upcoming Education
Date |
Event |
Presenter (s) |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2024 | Juneteenth - Learn More | Various |
| August 28, 2024 | Introduction to Trauma Informed Healthcare: What is Trauma and Its Importance in Healthcare? - Register for the Session | Kate MacDonald, PA-C |
| September 6, 2024 | Pregnancy Care ECHO: Weight Neutral OBGYN Care - Register for the Session | Kary Woodruff, PhD, RDN, CSSD |
| October 11 - 13, 2024 | Stillbirth Symposium and IMPROVE Workshop - Learn More | Various |
| October 23, 2024 | Project ECHO: Empowering Vulnerable Youth- Navigating the Intersection of Emotional, Psychological, and Medical Journeys - Register for the Session | Jessica Robnett, PsyD |
Project ECHO
A lack of access to affordable, quality care can lead to inappropriate and costly utilization of the health system and to poor health outcomes for individuals. Project ECHO addresses these issues through virtual training for community providers (often in rural settings) to address specialty care health concerns such as Midlife Women's Health, LGBTQIA+ Care, Substance Abuse Disorder, and Child Abuse.
Transgender Health Training
As the only multi-disciplinary Transgender Health Program in the Mountain West, University of Utah Health is committed to providing education and resources to providers looking for more information. You can take advantage of our transgender health best practice trainings or participate in annual clinical CME (continuing medical education) opportunities on this topic.
MULDINET
MULDINET is Utah's Multidisciplinary Disability Network through the Institute of Disability Research, Policy, and Practice at Utah State University. The network supports professionals serving people with disabilities in multicultural organizations. MULDINET hosts monthly Community of Practice Meetings and quarterly webinars for healthcare and social services professionals.
Past Education
Date |
Event |
Presenter (s) |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Wheelchairs: The Importance of On-Time Mobility for Children - Video | Scott Jerome, MPT, CPSI |
| Spring - Fall 2023 | Autism 101 - Videos | Various |
| March 31, 2023 | Addressing Past Trauma and Culturally Driven Approaches - Video | Racheal Holiday, MPH |
| February 9, 2023 | Coming Out of the Margins: Supporting Youth in Complex Social Systems - Video | Kirsten Simonton, MD |
| February 10, 2022 | Indian Child Welfare Act - Video | Alisa Lee, Utah DCFS, Heather Tanana |
Short film: Meet Me Where I Am
In this 11 minute video, a patient at University of Utah Health's Intensive Outpatient Clinic rewrites his story with help from compassionate providers.