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“Why are you dressed like that?” Confronted with the truth of racism

August 31, 2020

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

I realized it doesn’t matter how hard you work--racism and prejudice are still evident.

How mental illness creates an “invisible” diverse population

August 13, 2020

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

Mental illness presents a host of unique issues.

“I’m learning to be comfortable with myself.”

August 05, 2020

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

Christopher Ponko, a Patient Services Representative at Edward Hospital, shares his perspective.

“We need to learn each other”

July 22, 2020

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

Sharain Spears is a patient care technician at Edward Hospital.

“I will tell you what it’s like to be a Black man in America.”

June 30, 2020

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

Dr. Daryl Wilson, Edward Hospital emergency medicine physician, made this speech following the White Coats for Black Lives event at Edward Hospital...

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