The mission of MEDiversity Week is to highlight the equity, diversity, and inclusion work within University of Utah Health; while addressing health care disparities, offering solutions for the training of our current and future providers, and hosting discussions on how to continually advocate for equity and inclusion in our daily personal and professional lives. All are welcome to get involved and participate!
Care-4-All Ages
October 23 - 27, 2023
MEDiversity Week returns with an emphasis on anti-ageism in health care and the recent designation of U of U Health as an Age-Friendly Health System. The size of the US population that is +65 years of age is expected to double by 2050, prompting greater attention to systems so they meet the growing need. One recent study found that ageism in health care resulted in more than 17 million additional health condition cases and put its cost at $63 billion annually, a staggering sum that results from overmedication, misaligned treatment plans, and inequitable health outcomes. The theme for this year’s MEDiversity Week, “Care-4-All Ages,” seeks to draw attention to the importance of designing and delivering care that meets the needs of every person, regardless of age.
Interested in additional anti-ageism events outside of MEDiversity Week? Check out this anti-ageism event list.
Oct
23
Aging Through an Intersectional Lens
Moot Courtroom (Law 6613) + Livestream
12:00 PM
Oct
24
Keynote Address: Sharon A. Brangman, MD
Virtual
12:00 PM
Oct
24
Film Screening & Discussion: "Dick Johnson is Dead"
Gardner Commons 1900
5:30 PM
Oct
25
AFU @ the U: What does the Age-Friendly University designation mean for you?
Virtual
9:00 AM
Oct
25
Reframing the Conversation: Ensuring High-Quality Patient Care at Every Age
Hinckley Caucus Room (GC 2018) + Livestream
12:00 PM
Oct
26
MEDiversity Week Town Hall
Virtual
12:00 PM
Oct
27
WiHMS Webinar: Let's Talk About Menopause!
Virtual
9:00 AM