News

Mayo Clinic has been recognized for its diversity and inclusion programs in news articles in a variety of publications. Programs that have been highlighted include:

  • Art exhibits highlighting the diversity of our patients, staff and communities
  • Cultural awareness training programs for our staff
  • The value of Mayo Employee Resource Groups
  • Events honoring the cultural background of our staff
  • Minority health and wellness programs

Recent news

August 2021

  1. Expert Alert: 3 reasons why more organ donors from diverse backgrounds are needed Tuesday, August 24, 2021

July 2021

  1. Mayo Clinic Minute: Skin cancer concerns for people with darker skin Thursday, July 15, 2021
  2. Mayo Clinic named a 'Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion' Tuesday, July 13, 2021
  3. Science Saturday: Researchers find widespread sex bias in molecular biology tools Saturday, July 10, 2021
  4. Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Working toward more diversity in orthopedic surgery Friday, July 9, 2021
  5. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why bone marrow donor diversity is needed Thursday, July 8, 2021

June 2021

  1. Mayo Clinic lighting buildings to recognize Pride Month Monday, June 28, 2021
  2. Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Barriers to care for LGBTQ community Monday, June 21, 2021
  3. Science Saturday: The regenerative alternative to hip replacement for baseball player Saturday, June 19, 2021

May 2021

  1. Mayo named a 2021 DiversityInc No. 4 on the Top Hospitals and Health Systems for Diversity Tuesday, May 18, 2021
  2. Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Addressing equity in clinical trials Friday, May 14, 2021
  3. Why lung cancer screening is important, especially for minorities Monday, May 10, 2021

April 2021

  1. Exploring health care disparities in minority populations Friday, April 30, 2021
  2. Mayo Clinic partners with 19 organizations to boost digital inclusivity, access through fellowship program Thursday, April 29, 2021
  3. COVID-19 pandemic highlights lessons learned in addressing global health equity Tuesday, April 6, 2021

March 2021

  1. Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity Monday, March 29, 2021
  2. Lack of diversity in genomic databases may affect therapy selection for minority groups Friday, March 19, 2021
  3. Community-based care key to COVID-19 rapid response in underserved communities Tuesday, March 9, 2021
  4. Celebrating Mayo Clinic women in medicine on International Women's Day Monday, March 8, 2021

February 2021

  1. Science Saturday: Diabetes treatment disparities widespread, room for improvement Saturday, February 20, 2021