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A little girl who “didn’t know her place”

September 28, 2020

by Edward-Elmhurst Health

"My 'place' was simply not to drink from the “WHITE” fountain." An Elmhurst Hospital employee shares her experiences with racism.

“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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