Norton Healthcare has announced a five-step plan to address health care and racial inequalities in its own organization and the Louisville communities it serves:
“Now we must collectively work harder and faster than ever to embrace and understand our differences, be more inclusive, create a sense of belonging, build a genuine welcoming environment for everyone, and ensure that all people have an equal chance to live a healthy life.”
- Establishing the Norton Healthcare Institute for Health Equity, which will identify and remove obstacles that prevent people in under-served areas from getting care.
- Ensuring access to primary care for everyone by providing more convenient and geographically accessible care.
- Making a commitment that Norton's leadership will mirror the community, and taking initiatives to create an equal opportunity for growth, development and advancement for all team members.
- Providing more education and advocacy on health-policy issues to help its workforce make more informed choices, while advocating for vital safety-net programs such as Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
- Investing an additional $20 million in permanent facilities and equipment over five years to address health needs in under-served areas.
“Now we must collectively work harder and faster than ever to embrace and understand our differences, be more inclusive, create a sense of belonging, build a genuine welcoming environment for everyone, and ensure that all people have an equal chance to live a healthy life.”
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