Standing together against racism

Racism is a public health crisis that causes deep harm. People’s Community Clinic stands against racism and discrimination in our own work and in the community we serve. We recognize that racism is pervasive in our society and that no segment of our nation is exempt. The traumas experienced by communities of color are real and must be openly recognized and addressed.  We also acknowledge the long history of racism in medicine and inequities in healthcare stemming from race and its intersection with other social identities that we have not adequately confronted.

People’s Community Clinic condemns racism of any kind and commits to the institutional change necessary to dismantle systems that perpetuate injustice and inequity. Knowing that words are powerful when coupled with action, we join with all advocates calling for meaningful change within the healthcare system and our nation. We recognize that this is a work in progress with no quick fixes, and we are committed to this work for the long-haul.

We will take the following actions to embed equity and anti-racist actions into our work as a health care organization by:

• Working with a consultant to help us identify how systemic racism impacts the healthcare system and assist us in focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
• Identifying and offering on-going diversity, equity, inclusion and justice training to People’s staff.
• Continuing personal and professional development in how to be anti-racist.
• Evaluating and addressing health disparities among our patients and in the community we serve.
• Listening to and elevating under-represented voices in conversations with patients and colleagues.
• Holding each other accountable by remaining open to criticism and critique in our efforts to pursue anti-racist work.