Our Mission
Our mission is to advise, educate, and nurture accountability around company-wide DE&I values so that:
All employees can come to work as their most authentic selves and can do their best work.
DE&I principles, including psychological safety, are intentionally embedded in every structure, system, and process in the company and with external stakeholders, including patients.
Employees at every level and in every function play an active role in advancing DE&I
Human connection, which advances DE&I progress, is prioritized throughout the organization.
To join the DEI committee or suggest DEI topics, please reach out to DEIcommittee@shields.com
We are here to support you! Click HERE for help with stress management, child or elder care, identity theft, legal and financial issues, wellbeing, and so much more!
WIN'S- Women's ERG
Our mission is to:
Create awareness, support, and empowerment for all underrepresented groups, including women; Advance inclusion; Enhance professional and personal expertise; Support Shields Health’s mission to innovate and collaborate everywhere.
We do this through various educational and social forums, volunteer opportunities, networking offerings, communications, and other initiatives that advance our mission.
Have questions or want more information? Click HERE
Be Inspired!
Catch the replay of Christine Schuster, RN, MBA, President and CEO of Emerson Health System, sharing her pearls of wisdom with Shields Health! As the longest-serving female healthcare CEO in Massachusetts, Christine offered invaluable insights on leadership, resilience, and breaking barriers in healthcare.
Don't miss this chance to be inspired and enlightened by the remarkable journey of a true trailblazer.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Women’s Initiative Network at Shields (WINS) is proud to honor the incredible women who have made lasting contributions to Shields Health.
- Paula Bigelow, Senior Director of Human Resources
- Jenny Barbosa, Lead MRI Tech at Weymouth, and
Jackie Lobo, Lead Revenue Cycle Specialist
- Deb Mesler, Integration Service Manager, and
Nelia Gosselin, IVT Specialist
- Theresa Gladkowski, Lead Patient Care Rep, and
Sherry Harrell, Senior Director of IT
Resources
Shields is working to educate and create a long-lasting diversity, equality, and inclusion culture. We hope to provide interesting resources and content for employees to use as a tool for education.
- The History of National Hispanic Heritage Month
- 7 Latinos Who Are Revolutionizing Healthcare
- Museum of Science celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
- Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
- Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Latino, which illuminates the legacy of U.S. Latinos and Latinas.
- 15 Best Hispanic Heritage Month Activities to Help Celebrate
- 10 Iconic Latino Music Artists to Add to your Next Playlist
What’s the difference between Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, and Latina?
Heritage and identity are personal and the words to describe both evolve. One example of this is the ongoing conversation around the terms Hispanic vs. Latino, and newer terms Latinx and Latine.
- Hispanic, while broadly used, is actually pretty specific. It refers to a person’s language, meaning someone from Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or Spain.
- Latino identifies people who have heritage rooted in Latin America, regardless of what language they speak. For instance, a Portuguese-speaking person from Brazil may identify as Latino, not Hispanic.
- While Latino may not refer to language, the Spanish language employs masculine and feminine versions (Latino vs. Latina respectively). The word Latinx and the more recent Latine shift from using the masculine word as the default descriptor. Latinx is more well-known among English speakers currently.
Always ask someone how they identify and which word they choose to go by.
Whether you call it Hispanic Heritage Month, Latinx Heritage Month, or another version, it all focuses on one thing: the celebration of heritage.
Want to learn more?
For questions about the DEI committee or DEI topics, please reach out to DEIcommittee@shields.com
