Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In Action

McLaren Health Care’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is driving positive change throughout our organization. As a result, initiatives and events occur on an ongoing basis, offering opportunities for staff and physicians to engage, grow and lead.

September 23, 2023: Karmanos Health Equity Book Club — "Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health" Edited by Adrian Shanker | Watch previous recordings and participate in upcoming meetings.
June 16, 2023 - McLaren Health Care Chief Diversity Officer named a DEI Officer to Know 2023' from Becker's Hospital Review
September 6, 2022: McLaren Health Plan McLaren Health Plan earns national award for multicultural health care efforts
September 4, 2022: Healthcare for Flint’s homeless: Why McLaren physicians learned from an expert
August 23, 2022: McLaren teamed up the National Amputee Golf Association and the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance to host a clinic for disabled golfers.
August 19, 2022: McLaren Health Care HR teams partnered with the Disability Network of Michigan for an interviewing and hiring training.
August 15, 2022: Members of McLaren's Flint's Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee joined forces with McLaren Flint Foundation and McLaren Hospice to host a We Honor Veterans event
July 26, 2022: McLaren Port Huron joined the ADA Day Celebration with the community.
July 7, 2022: McLaren partnered with Invest Vets for a virtual networking event.
March 31, 2022: McLaren partnered with Invest Vets for a virtual networking event.
December 16, 2021: Karmanos Health Equity Book Club — "Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine" by Damon Tweedy | Watch previous recordings and participate in upcoming meetings.
December 14, 2021: McLaren Flint Registered Nurses Can Receive Higher Degrees through a Diversity Grant at GVSU.
November 2, 2021: McLaren Port Huron was awarded recognition as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer,.
June 9, 2021: McLaren Port Huron's support for the Ally Project for the LGBTQ community and the Big Give.
November, 2020: McLaren Greater Lansing forms Diversity & Inclusion Committee to work toward creating an inclusive culture in the workplace and to celebrate diversity. Meet the team here.
October 30, 2020: Karmanos Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement honored by Michigan Cancer Consortium with 2020 Spirit of Collaboration Award Read about this honor.
October 22, 2020: Karmanos Cancer Institute launched a Health Equity Book Club, a quarterly program to enhance awareness of systematic racism, inequality and misinformation within the medical community. Watch previous recordings and participate in upcoming meetings.
October 15, 2020: Karmanos Cancer Institute launched a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Read more about this announcement.
June 19, 2020: McLaren Flint hosted a recognition of Juneteenth, which recognizes the end of slavery in America.
June 12, 2020: McLaren Macomb hosted a multi-faith Blessing of the Space for its new emergency center. Watch the video here.
June 12, 2020: McLaren Thumb hosted a Community Discussion on Diversity & Inclusion, followed by a staff educational session to learn more about the LGBTQ community.
June 11, 2020: McLaren Macomb hosted a unity event, Healthcare for Black Lives. See the video here.
June 2, 2020: Our CEO Phil Incarnati issued a statement regarding the death of Mr. George Floyd. You can read that statement here.