by Elizabeth Williams-Riley | Nov 7, 2012 | Healthcare, Horizon Train the Trainer
Studies found that multiple factors contribute to healthcare disparities, including bias, stereotyping, and prejudice on the part of healthcare providers. As a result, The Joint Commission set several standards of care that are mindful of patients’ culture, language,... by Elizabeth Williams-Riley | Nov 6, 2012 | Atlantic County, Chapter Programs
In the wake of rebuilding New Jersey communities after superstorm Sandy, the American Conference on Diversity Atlantic County chapter will cast the spotlight on four community activists who have been driving forces behind numerous youth, senior, religious, and other... by Elizabeth Williams-Riley | Nov 6, 2012 | Higher Education Conference
As New Jersey slowly returns to normalcy in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, community leaders, educators, and institutions throughout New Jersey are coming together to explore strategies for moving forward at the American Conference on Diversity’s 12th Annual... by Elizabeth Williams-Riley | Nov 5, 2012 | Health Equity Conference, Healthcare, News
One-third of all adults in the United States have limited health literacy, according to the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, hampering their ability to adequately understand information to make smart healthcare decisions. To help close this healthcare...