As we embark on this exciting new year, we want to kick things off by reflecting on some highlights from the past three years. At the heart of our discussions has been the vital theme of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), its profound impact on conversations, Cone Health’s commitment to equity, and why DEI is everyone’s collective responsibility. Listen in on some key conversations that remind us as we start the new year, to celebrate our unique differences.

Join us as we chat with Leslie Welch, retired United States Navy Supply Corp Officer and a leading advocate for veterans in the workplace. Discover the benefits of hiring more veterans and their spouses and the value they add to any job space. Listen in and learn more about the Veterans Resource Group and how it can help employees at Cone Health.

Join us as we chat with Dr. Olu Jegede, a leading advocate for health equity at Cone Health. Discover how Cone Health is driving change and making a difference in bringing health equity to the forefront in all that we do. Listen in and learn more about our transformative initiatives and become inspired with a renewed perspective on equitable healthcare.

In this month’s episode, we discuss invisible disabilities. Our host Niketa Greene, sits down for a candid conversation with Kelly N. Graves from the Kellin Foundation, as well as, Kathryn Hubert and Liz Kiser from Chez Genese. Listen in as they talk openly about the impacts that invisible disabilities can have on individuals’ personal and professional lives.

In this month’s episode, we discuss belonging and celebrating diversity. Our host Niketa Greene, sits down for a candid conversation with Catherine Goetz, who is Global Head of Inclusion Strategy at LivePerson. Listen in as they talk openly about common questions around fostering a sense of belonging and how this adds value to our organization.

In this month’s episode, we discuss caring for transgender patients. Our host Niketa Greene, sits down for a candid conversation with Damir, who has experience in educating and training staff on the LGBTQIA+ community. Listen in as they talk openly about common questions people have about transgender individuals, but are often unsure of who to ask.

In this month’s episode, we discuss navigating multiracial identities. Our guest host Vi-Anne Antrum, system-wide chief nursing officer, sits down for a candid conversation with Stephanie Phillips, senior manager at the Groundwater Institute. Listen in as they talk openly about their experiences as multiracial individuals and how their identities impact their work, school, and personal relationships.

In this month’s episode, we talk about ways good health extends beyond the walls of hospitals and medical offices. Ricardo Davis, Senior Patient Experience Manager, discusses how disparities in healthcare arise and what Cone Health is doing to improve the health of communities that need it most. Listen as the panel shares examples of system changes that are being implemented to combat these disparities.

 In this episode, we take a look at the importance of a multi-generational workplace. Niketa Greene, Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, discusses the challenges and stereotypes that may arise in that environment. The guest panel includes employees from Cone Health, Action Greensboro and Campus Greensboro. Listen as they talk through techniques on communicating more effectively across generational gaps and advice they have for companies wanting to create a more inclusive organization. 

In this month’s episode, we take a look at the upcoming holiday season and the importance of recognizing and celebrating the holidays of diverse cultures. Jonathan Freeman, Director of the Department of Spiritual Care and Wholeness, discusses the value of uplifting and respecting people of all backgrounds while finding what we share in common. He also reflects on the ways that dialogue can break down barriers as well as how honoring different holidays serves Cone Health’s mission to treat the whole person.