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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!

Because exceptional health care is our promise to everyone. No matter who you are, we are committed to bringing health, hope and healing to all. #HappyPride

Advocate Health co-CEO Jim Skogsbergh is stepping down today, May 31, a planned departure after 23 years of helping to grow a network of Illinois hospitals into being part of the nation’s third largest non-profit health system serving 6 million people across six states. "I love the organization deeply, and I want it to be successful — wildly successful — long after I'm gone."