UHS strives to promote, protect, and restore health and wellbeing. Because of this mission, we hold a strong commitment to the diverse UW–Madison community and the promotion of health equity to ensure all students have the opportunity to achieve optimal physical, mental, and emotional health.
As a healthcare organization serving the campus community, we work to:
- Create and sustain an environment that respects and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds;
- Recognize and respect diversity in all its forms included but not limited to: race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, physical/mental ability, political beliefs, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, body size, and socioeconomic status;
- Challenge systems to create a more inclusive campus community;
- Recognize and eliminate the barriers that have traditionally affected access to healthcare delivery;
- Reduce health disparities; and
- Continually refine our cultural awareness and competence through professional development, engage in ongoing self-examination of our biases, and be open to feedback.
Information and Resources for Staff
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion helps us support our students and also support a culture of trust and belonging among Health & Wellbeing staff at UHS and Rec Well.