Among other aspects of health equity, the new measures examine whether the patients each hospital has treated reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the surrounding community. News also investigated racial disparities in health care and today debuted health equity measures alongside the hospital rankings. News includes new ratings for important procedures and conditions to help patients, in consultation with their doctors, narrow down their choice of hospital based on the specific type of care they need,' said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis.

The Honor Roll is a distinction awarded to hospitals ranked in the top 20 nationally for delivering exceptional treatment across multiple areas of care.

2, followed by UCLA Medical Center at No. The new ratings – covering Heart Attack, Stroke, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Hip Fracture and Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion) – emphasize the importance of targeted research and care that provides patients and their doctors with data-driven decision support.įor the sixth consecutive year, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. In the latest edition, seven new Procedures and Conditions ratings have been added, diversifying the portfolio to 17 services in all. News & World Report today released the 2021-22 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings. Multiple UTA offices sponsored the event, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs, TRIO Student Support Services, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the Center for African American Studies, the School of Social Work and UTA’s chapter of the NAACP.WASHINGTON, J/PRNewswire/ - U.S. “Now everybody gets to celebrate with us.” “Our community is still looking for more action, but it’s a step in the right direction,” Harper said. Harper, who is studying philosophy and African American studies, said she and her family have always celebrated Juneteenth. UTA senior A’Nyria Harper, president of the campus NAACP chapter, said the relatively new holiday signifies social progress. The University is closed on Friday in recognition of Juneteenth. Last year, Juneteenth National Independence Day became a federal holiday. This was more than two months after the end of the Civil War and more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in January 1863. The day commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of the federal order ending slavery in the United States reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth, a combination of 'June' and 'nineteenth,' has been a day of celebration for more than 150 years. “It’s part of the Maverick way to support that.” “It’s important to come out and celebrate Juneteenth with the University because of the efforts for diversity, equity and inclusion,” she said.

Marvin Dulaney, UT Arlington associate professor emeritus of history Marvin Dulaney, UT Arlington associate professor emeritus of history and chief operating officer of the African American Museum of Dallas.Īpril Muñoz, who studies biology and psychology at UTA, said she came to the event with a group of friends to be supportive. Speakers included UTA’s Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bryan Samuel and W. The celebration encouraged inclusivity and awareness about Black resilience and Black culture. The University of Texas at Arlington celebrated its third annual Juneteenth Festival in Brazos Park with music, dance performances and guest speakers for the Maverick community to enjoy.

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