Public Statement 10/20/20
This Wednesday, a Jefferson County, KY grand jury indicted one police officer for his actions during the raid that resulted in the murder of Breonna Taylor, but did not charge any of the involved police officers for causing her death. Injustice, not justice, was served.
Blog 6/2/23
Blog 6/24/22
Abortion is health care. Health care is a right. Today, that right came under attack at the Supreme Court.
Public Statement 11/9/21
Equitas Health is pleased to announce that Dwayne Steward was recently appointed Interim Chief People and Culture Officer, effective November 5, 2021.
Public Statement 10/21/21
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Robert S. Copeland (he/him/his) as the Interim CEO of Equitas Health.
Public Statement 10/16/21
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I’m writing to announce that we have accepted William Hardy’s resignation from the role of President and CEO, effective immediately.
Public Statement 10/7/21
This week, the Columbus Dispatch published an article reflecting experiences of former and current staff of Equitas Health. Those of us who work here know that our growth and evolution has been challenging. We cannot – and will not – ignore the historical and current impact that our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) stakeholders are feeling.
Public Statement 4/13/21
We are grieving with Minneapolis and the world today as our system of government has taken the life of yet another Black man, Daunte Wright, age 20.
The refusal of the county and the state to take responsibility for the sanctioned violence that resulted in Ms. Taylor’s death reveals, yet again, that our systems of policing, our courts, our laws, and the enforcement of our laws do not value the health, safety, and lives of Black people.
We understand that the systematic racism that endangered and took Breonna Taylor’s life is not something that exists ‘over there.’ It is not just Kentucky’s problem or the legal system’s problem. It is Ohio’s problem, and a healthcare problem, and Equitas Health’s problem, as well.
It is Equitas Health’s responsibility to support the physical and mental health of the Black people we serve and employ. As we reckon with this travesty of justice, we are reminded of the resolve required to investigate and redress the ways we contribute to the endangerment of Black lives. Racism will not uproot itself. It is among the hardest and most important work we will do as an organization and as a country. That work is upon us, now. Black lives and the soul of our nation depend upon it.
Blog 6/2/23
Blog 4/18/23
In late January 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed changes to their guidance on who can give blood. Historically, their rules have discriminated against members of the LGBTQ+ community. As promised, Equitas Health gave feedback to the FDA in a public comment.
