In 2024, the Dalio Center expanded its educational resources on health disparities through internal hospital training, our external website (www.nyp.org/daliocenter), and our Health Equity Report, while also participating in over 50 conferences and community events on health justice and equity, including:
Additionally, Dr. Julia Iyasere was selected to participate on committees for several equity-related initiatives including the selection committee for the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity, the selection committee for the United Hospital Fund’s Health Equity Fellowship, and faculty for the Hospital Association of New York State’s Health Equity program.
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conferences and talks
Each year, the Dalio Center convenes professionals from public health, community-based organizations, hospitals, government, philanthropy, and thought leaders to explore systemic factors contributing to health inequity. This year’s focus was on environmental justice, a pressing public health issue, as marginalized communities disproportionately face exposure to harmful environmental factors like lead, air pollution, hazardous waste, and extreme heat. Speakers shared their expertise on the intersection of environmental justice and health, offering actionable solutions to address these challenges.
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In May 2024, the Dalio Center hosted its inaugural Health Equity Symposium focused on pediatrics, held across NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center campuses. This event brought together an interdisciplinary group of speakers who presented research, programs, and educational initiatives featured in the Dalio Center’s 2023 Health Equity Report. Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Jordan Orange, pediatrician in-chief of NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Sallie Permar, pediatrician-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital.
The symposium addressed critical topics, including maternal health, asthma, diabetes, community health workers, and the development of health equity curricula for pediatric faculty and staff.
Liora Hoffman, PhD at the Dalio Center Health Equity Symposium
In April 2024, the Dalio Center for Health Justice, in collaboration with various local organizations, hosted a community event at the Queens Botanical Garden. Formatted as a scavenger hunt for health, the event featured over 30 health and wellness stations and attracted more than 1,200 attendees. Activities included a group tai chi demonstration, the New York Public Library Book Bus, arts and crafts sessions, composting demonstrations, and more. This event successfully brought families together to explore and learn about health and wellness resources available in their communities.
QBG Tai Chi Group and Mr. & Mrs. Met at the Queens Botanical Garden
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In January 2024, NewYork-Presbyterian became one of the first hospitals in the country to receive a Health Care Equity Certification from The Joint Commission, recognizing its commitment to advancing health care equity throughout its system. The certification assessment included a thorough review of more than 40 specific program standards, including patient experience, quality and safety protocols, staff training, recruitment and retention practices, and community collaborations.
The Dalio Center played a crucial role in preparing NewYork-Presbyterian staff for the survey. Collaborating with various teams across the hospital system, the Dalio Center developed educational resources on health equity topics and led health equity educational sessions in over 130 hospital units. Additionally, Dalio Center and NewYork-Presbyterian’s Division of Community and Population Health were highlighted on the Joint Commission’s Health Equity Research center.
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we recognize that our trainees—residents and fellows—are uniquely positioned to advance health justice work. With more than 150 accredited programs and more than 1,800 trainees, we are one of the largest centers of graduate medical education in the country and greatly impact health care. We are deeply committed to training the most talented and diverse residents and fellows to be the next generation of leaders in medicine and health equity.
The Health Justice in Action (HJA) Fund supports trainee initiatives in health equity and social justice. HJA awards are granted to trainees pursuing equity-oriented projects across NewYork-Presbyterian, including projects in quality and patient safety, hospital and clinical operations, community relationship building, community health, medical education, or technology and innovation. In 2024, we funded the following projects:
Natalie Ramsey; Psychiatry (NYP/CUIMC)
C.E. Chiemeka Ezie; Psychiatry (NYP/CUIMC)
Andrew Aboujaoude; Anesthesiology (NYP/CUIMC)
Victor Abiona; Anesthesiology (NYP/CUIMC)
Dr. Victor Abiona (NYP/CUIMC) and Dr. Alexis Flen (Mount Sinai) educating and training Columbia University undergraduate students on Narcan use for the Second Breath Initiative
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In response to the growing interest in health equity education, the Dalio Center is developing an educational program, Health Justice Scholars, for all NewYork-Presbyterian team members. This self-guided course, set to launch in spring of 2025, will provide a comprehensive exploration of foundational health equity principles and key initiatives at NewYork-Presbyterian.
Participants will engage in six structured modules covering topics such as the history of racism in medicine in America, SDoH, sexual orientation and gender identity, and disability. The program will also outline practical steps for creating a health-equity-centered project.
In 2022, we launched our Dalio Center Book Club with the aim to engage our Dalio Team members and NewYork-Presbyterian colleagues in health justice and anti-racism discourse. We continued this program in 2024:
The Dalio Center is producing a 20-minute educational film, “The History of Racism in Medicine in America,” which will be featured in the Health Justice Scholars course and made available to the public. This film will explore the historical roots of racism and medicine and its profound impact on patient care, health care outcomes, and patient trust today. Developed in collaboration with Caption Design Studios, an animation company, we aim for this project to be useful in educational settings nationwide and on public broadcast. The film will be released in mid-2025.
