Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence

Building a Better Tomorrow, Together

At UCLA Health, we’re passionate about creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Our Office of Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence is here to ensure that our patients, staff, and community experience care that is both affirming and equitable.

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Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence

UCLA Health recognizes health equity and justice as the foundation of excellent, high quality, and affirming care. We are dedicated to making our hospitals, clinics, and services places where everyone feels welcomed and treated with dignity, with respect to their background, circumstances, and beliefs.

Our Office of Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence offers a wide range of programs and initiatives designed to promote fairness, celebrate diversity, and improve the wellness of all who come through our doors—patients, staff, the Los Angeles community and beyond.

What we believe 

We are committed to anti-racism and antidiscrimination in our care and workplace. Our diverse perspectives make us stronger. We strive for excellence in our care delivery, workplace culture, and community partnerships.

Every person who comes to UCLA Health deserves compassionate, world-class care. We honor the diversity of our patients and understand the challenges many face. Our goal is to provide personalized care that meets each patient’s medical and social needs. 

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Mikel Whittier, from left, Becky Mancuso-Winding, Dr. Medell Briggs-Malonson, Shonda Peterson and Matthew Flesock were among those who represented UCLA Health at the New Orleans Corridor ribbon-cutting. (Photo by Milo Mitchell)

Our People

We know that a diverse and inclusive team creates better outcomes for everyone. We’re committed to building a supportive, respectful workplace where all team members can thrive.

Our Community

Health goes beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics. We partner with local organizations to tackle the social and economic challenges that affect health outcomes and barriers to access, ensuring that our care reaches those who need it most.

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We welcome and invite questions, concerns or ideas

We welcome your ideas on how to best co-develop our future steps to achieve an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and circumstances.

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