Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Gilchrist is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are reflected in every aspect of our work and in the care we provide to all we are privileged to serve.
Our Mission
To create equitable opportunities for a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive workplace that provides culturally competent care and service of the highest quality to every patient, every time, with the goal of health equity for all.
Our Vision
Gilchrist recognizes that the work of fostering healthy diversity, equity, and inclusion practices is never over. As a continuous learning organization, we seek to apply those same practices to this work. A mission of health equity for all begins with the people and teams practicing it. By making an intentional commitment to educating our workforce on inclusive practices, both internally and externally, and fostering a culture of psychological safety and trust within our teams, we hope to create a workplace built on culturally competent care and equity.
Diverse Patient Community: Embracing Inclusivity in Care
Commitment to Health Equity
Gilchrist is committed to providing a safe, healing, culturally competent healthcare experience to every patient, every time, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, ability, gender identity or expression, demographic or religion. Some of our efforts to improve health equity include Maryland Health Equity Resource Act, Institute of Healthcare Improvement Participant, Health Equality Index Participant, Let’s Lead Participant, Listening Sessions.
DE&I Council
The DE&I Council guides the strategic direction and day-to-day implementation of Gilchrist’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The council is made up of employees from all levels and departments across the organization, reflecting the broad perspectives essential to this work.
Diversity Workgroups
To support our mission of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered, we have established several diversity workgroups. Through these initiatives, we strive to create a culture of belonging where every individual can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of providing compassionate care to our patients and community.
Employee Spotlight
Meet Wayman Scott, our Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations. With a passion for fostering belonging and equity, Wayman brings invaluable insight and dedication to our team. Through his leadership, we continue to strengthen our commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued in our workplace and community.
Fostering Inclusion and Equity in Our Workplace
Celebrating Our Diversity
Internal activities developed and supported by the DE&I Council at GBMC and Gilchrist aim to celebrate diversity.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
- Black History Month Celebration
- Women’s History Month Celebration
- Juneteenth Celebration
- LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- LGBTQ+ – Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Inclusive Hiring Training
- DE&I Cultural Competency Module
- Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Diversity & Inclusion Talk Line
- Monthly Learning Forums
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Diversity Workgroups
- Gilchrist & Health Partners Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Outreach Committee
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programming Committee
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Membership Committee
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education Committee
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee
Employee Resource Groups
GREATER Pride supports our LGBTQ+ workforce, as well as internal and external initiatives that foster inclusion and health equity.
Black Alliance is composed of staff members and their allies who come together to address the needs of our black workforce and patients. The purpose of this group is to foster an inclusive workplace, offer employees education and development opportunities, contribute to patients’ experiences, and develop existing diverse talent at GBMC and Gilchrist.
Women’s Leadership Alliance is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the women of GBMC and Gilchrist by creating an environment that supports, empowers, and strengthens their ability to succeed in their roles. The mission is to build an inclusive community that raises awareness of the issues facing women in our workplace and offers development, resources, networking, and mentoring opportunities.
Neurodiversity Employee Resource Group provides a safe space for employees to learn more about differences including autism, ADHD, OCD, dyslexia, and more. This group helps people to understand neurodiversity, bringing to the forefront the challenges as well as the benefits, while celebrating our differences and removing the stigma around neurodivergence.
A Message from our DEI Leadership
At Gilchrist, we are committed to a vision of providing every patient, every time, with the care we would want for our own loved ones. Embedded in this statement—and what we would like to make bold in this message—is that care is provided to every patient, every time, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, ability, gender identity or expression, demographic or economic position, or religion. Everyone deserves a safe, healing, culturally competent healthcare experience. We pride ourselves on being a continuous learning organization, and that applies to our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The learning for this type of work is never over, and we embrace this challenge as an opportunity. At the heart of this vision is our people. Inclusion and diversity of thought spark innovation and inspire us. This requires us to ensure there is an opportunity for everyone to be engaged. As our community evolves, so must we as an organization. From ensuring our practices, processes, and procedures reflect current times to fostering an inclusive, psychologically safe environment of trust and respect, we continue to actively evolve goals around important metrics, such as growing diversity in our leadership. A strong, diverse workforce that feels included and respected—and is also reflective of our community—will get Gilchrist closer to our mission of health equity for all. We are committed to actively listening to meet the needs of our community and responding with tangible change. Public health is a right, not a privilege. That is a belief from the very top of our organization, embedded in our strategic objectives, vision, and work. We are committed to ensuring we do the work to see that through.
Executive Vice President of Continuing Care and President of Gilchrist
Chaplain – Home Care Pine Co-Chair – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council
