Throughout March, we have been celebrating Women’s History Month across our healthcare system. It is notable that according to our most recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) data, women comprise about 81% of our total workforce at GBMC HealthCare, and 63% of our leadership group are women.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Planning Committee did not disappoint in finding ways to celebrate our very own inspirational women! During the course of the month, we have shared “Women of GBMC HealthCare” profiles as a way for our staff to get to know our team – we even followed up with trivia so employees could see what they remembered about their colleagues after reading. You can view the profiles by clicking these links:
The committee also hosted two webinars and will hold an in-person Women’s History Month networking lunch next week. During the lunch, we will announce the winners of our inaugural Women of Impact Awards to recognize women who are influencing the greater GBMC community through mentorship, learning, leadership, inclusion, and more. Check back next week when I will share the winners of each award.
Thanking Our Social Workers
March is National Social Work Month! Our social workers are the link between patients’ care in our system and beyond. I am grateful to all our social workers, who work tirelessly to break barriers by advocating for our patients' needs and connecting them to resources. If you are interested in becoming a social worker at GBMC, visit www.gbmc.org/careers.
Observing LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week
March 20-24 is LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week, which aims to address health disparities and barriers to accessing services for the LGBTQ+ community. At GBMC HealthCare, we are committed to understanding the needs of our LGBTQ+ patients and utilizing best-practice strategies to create affirming care experiences for them.
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