Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

FirstHealth values diversity, equity and inclusion, and works to create a culture of excellence in which all patients, families, visitors, vendors, volunteers and staff feel valued, connected, treated fairly and safe, and where differences are both respected and supported.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

What is Diversity?

Diversity is the traits and characteristics that make us unique. Diversity includes but is not limited to:

Age
Sex
Language
Sexual Orientation
National Origin
Gender Identity
Ethnicity
Ancestry
Marital Status
Culture
Veteran Status
Education
Socio-economic statrs
Physical Ability
Religious/Spiritual beliefs
Political Beliefs

Equity & Inclusion

Equity is being fair and impartial, and inclusion is behaviors and social norms within an organization to ensure that all employees and all patients feel welcome and none feel left out. FirstHealth is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Click the link to see some of our DEI accomplishments.

English DEI Brochure

Spanish Language DEI Brochure

Our efforts to create a DEI-friendly environment include efforts in the patient experience, building our workforce, creating equal access to health care and partnering with stakeholder groups that support our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Unconscious Bias

“Given the diverse cultures, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status and languages of FirstHealth’s patients, families, staff, visitors, vendors, and volunteers, it is vital that we recognize, value, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization.”

-Mickey Foster, CEO, FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Giving Back

FirstHealth partners with many community organizations to meet our area’s needs including our partnership with Habitat for Humanity to assist in providing affordable housing.

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