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Delaware's Commitment to Advancing Health Equity: One Hospital at a Time
All acute care hospitals in Delaware have agreed to embark on a journey to eliminate health disparities and create healthier communities. Janice E. Nevin, M.D., president and chief executive officer of ChristianaCare, helped make this statewide commitment possible.
I Want to Be Just Like You! No, You Want to Be Better Than Me!
Growing up in rural West Tennessee on a farm with eight sisters and brothers, it did not take long to recognize the lack of health care for the community.
The Importance of Creating a Culture where Everyone Matters
Our workforce is changing and so are our patients. The right culture sets the stage for an excellent patient experience.
Advancing Black Maternal Health Through Strategic Use of the AHA’s Health Equity Roadmap
As we're observing Black Maternal Health Week this year, there is still an ongoing crisis affecting Black mothers in America's health care system.
Purpose, Passion, and Perseverance: A Health Care Advocate's Journey
I was raised by my mother, who was a nurse, and an elder sister, who both prioritized education. During a visit to Kentucky State University, I was inspired to pursue higher education there. I studied political science for three years with the intention of pursuing law. However, unforeseen circumstances intervened and I had to put my education on hold.
Bloom Where You’re Planted
My journey into health care was not a straight path. As a child I wanted to be a doctor and help people. During my senior year in college, I realized that hands-on care delivery was not my calling. As I often did when I reached a crossroad, I called my grandmother for advice. She told me to follow my passion and bloom where I am planted.
Transformational Leadership Inspired by Lineage
My interest in health care started at an early age. I grew up in a rural Alabama town with minimal access to primary or obstetrical care. Family physicians cared for most of the community, and even delivered babies, but Black mothers often received little prenatal care and delivered at home.
Leading With a Ministry of Presence
“No matter who you are, what you look like, where you are from or who you love — we are here for you.” This is often the mantra I give as I speak about Cooley Dickinson Hospital, a member hospital of Mass General Brigham.