Why We’re Training Moffitt Team Members on Health Equity

Health equity is achieved when everyone has equal access and the same opportunities to receive quality health care, participate in research and obtain resources and information through community outreach and education to be as healthy as possible.

The Health Equity: Health Providers Train the Trainer Program is a health equity training program funded by the Florida Blue Foundation and delivered by Moffitt Cancer Center, Orlando Health and United Way of Broward County. The program’s purpose is to train professionals who have the potential to impact the patient experience. When healthcare workers can understand that health is determined by many factors, including social factors, it helps us understand why some groups of people have better outcomes than others. Our goal is to make things more equitable and improve outcomes for everyone by understanding, building trust with patients, and empowering families and communities.

Some of the topics included in this training include health disparities, bias and stereotyping, community strategies, cross-cultural communication, equity in communication, and implementing changes for health equity. The training furthers our team members' understanding and perspective of the challenges that our patients face on a daily basis. The challenges people face including obtaining social support, transportation, and finances, can directly impact their ability to receive cancer treatment.

Furthering our understanding of the possible challenges our patients face is critical in providing quality and empathic care. Overall, this program provides Moffitt team members with an opportunity to find ways to provide better, more equitable care for all.

Visit HealthEquityProgram.org for more information.