Advocate Health

We’re thrilled to announce Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola has been named as the president of the Advocate National Center for Health Equity. Dr. Olayiwola is an innovative leader in health equity who brings more than 20 years of expertise in clinical, community and academic medicine, health technology innovation, health services research, public health leadership and health system transformation. As a board-certified family physician, she has spent her career serving medically underserved populations and will continue to practice medicine in this role. The Advocate National Center for Health Equity is currently being formed in Milwaukee and will serve Advocate Health communities across the nation. It is designed to disrupt the root causes of disparities, creating the largest health equity data repository in the country and rewiring all of Advocate Health’s care models to ensure it is delivering on health equity for all, with an emphasis on equitable application of clinical discoveries and research. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cRtUiT

Health care providers can only treat patients if we can reach them. At Advocate Health, we find ways to remove the barriers that patients sometimes run into when seeking care. That can mean expanding eligibility for financial assistance, connecting patients with resources that address unmet social needs, and even deploying mobile clinics that literally meet patients where they are. As our health system grows, we’re bringing more resources and expertise back home to the communities where our patients live. Find out more about how we’re bridging gaps in access to care and investing in programs that lead to more equitable and resilient communities: https://bit.ly/3LjftZg

Join us in commemorating Juneteenth. Through poetry, we capture the essence of this historic day and pay homage to those who paved the way for equality and justice. Let's come together to honor our history and stand united for a better tomorrow. Thank you to teammate, Chiara Sanders, for her powerful and rhythmic words. Copyright © Chiara Sanders 2024. All rights reserved. This poem and all related materials are protected by copyright law.

Join us in commemorating Juneteenth with reverence, reflection and commitment to continue the legacy of progress and unity. Let's come together to honor our history and stand united for a better tomorrow as we pay homage to those who paved the way for equality and justice.

Let's give a shout-out to all the dads, the soon-to-be dads and the dad-like dynamos out there! Our providers and teammates share heartfelt messages about fatherhood, from advice for new parents to what it means to be a dad. Here's to the heroes without capes, the kings of corny jokes and the champions of bedtime stories. Happy Father's Day!

Prioritizing both patient and teammate safety is crucial as nurses are among the professionals who are most likely to experience violence while working. Mary Beth Kingston, Chief Nursing Officer for Advocate Health, shares on HealthLeaders Media how organizations like Advocate Health are taking steps to prevent violence: https://bit.ly/3Rp7u0e

Congratulations to Advocate Health Chief Nursing Officer Mary Beth Kingston, who was once again named to Modern Healthcare’s Most Influential Clinical Executives list. This prestigious honor recognizes licensed clinicians in executive roles who are transforming our industry through their leadership, innovation and commitment to service. And even more awe-inspiring, this is the third year Mary Beth has been honored. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45mSPbi

At Advocate Health, we’re dedicated to achieving transformative equity in health care among our leaders, employees, learners and community. We’re thrilled to share that we have been named to Parity.Org’s 2024 ParityLIST™, a program that recognizes organizations with policies, benefits and programs to ensure equal advancement opportunities in the workplace. This marks the first year Advocate Health was honored, while Atrium Health was honored in 2023. “We believe that leveling the playing field drives inclusion, which fuels the well-being of those we serve,” says Kinneil Coltman, DHA, executive vice president and chief community and social impact officer for Advocate Health. “Our robust diversity, equity and inclusion engagement ecosystem fosters inclusion and a culture of belonging, trust, innovation, teamwork and improved decision-making. This contributes to enhanced patient satisfaction and teammate engagement scores.” Health care is a basic human right. We’re proud to continue delivering safe, consistent and equitable health outcomes and experiences for all. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VmpzNp

With a focus on addressing unique community needs across our six states and making financial assistance more accessible, we’re among the field’s largest providers of community benefit.

To live fully means living and loving authentically and proudly. At Advocate Health, we celebrate and support every individual so you can embrace life to the fullest. Happy Pride Month!