Health Equity at LMH Health

At LMH Health, our commitment to health equity, inclusion and diversity isn’t something we do in addition to our work, it’s a fundamental part of who we are.

What is health equity?

We’ve borrowed our definition of health equity from our colleagues at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination and their consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments and healthcare.

Simply put, health equity means increasing opportunities for everyone to live the healthiest life possible, no matter who you are, where you live or how much money you make.

Why is health equity important to LMH Health?

At LMH Health, our purpose is being a partner for lifelong health. To fulfill that purpose, we’re committed to making everyone’s health our priority. That’s broader than the conventional approach to hospital care and healthcare. It’s about keeping people healthy, which is a much bigger commitment than treating them only when they’re sick.

We have three primary imperatives:

• Value: To reduce unnecessary variations in care based on personal characteristics, including age, culture, race, ethnicity, disability, religious or spiritual beliefs, gender and sexual orientation/identity.
• Engagement: To provide patient and family-centered care that meets and values the social, cultural and linguistic needs.
• Belonging: To ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce and learning environment.