Host Heather chats with Sydney Gonzales, John Alexander, and Dr. Kara Sands who are all representatives from the LGBTI MERG’s in RST, ARZ, and FLA. They talk about their unique perspectives on what Pride means to them and the great work the LGBTI MERG is doing to create an inclusive and equitable experience for Mayo Clinic employees and patients.
Show Highlights:
2:15 Heather and the guests talk about the history of Pride Month and what it means to the guests.
5:30 The guests discuss how the LGBTI MERG’s are working to create positive changes that impact both employees and patients.
8:31 Heather talks to Sydney about the Transition Toolbox as a resource for employees transitioning
12:54 John and Sydney discuss some of the progress on transgender health benefits and updates to the Dress and Decorum policies
15:44 John talks about how the LGBTI MERG is having conversations about the acronym and what they are doing to be more inclusive
18:38 Dr. Sands talks about her role as the LGBTI MERG Champion
20:35 Heather asks the guests how COVID-19 affected access to medical care within the LGBTI community
25:10 The guests share what allies can do during Pride Month and what resources are available for them
32:30 How can listeners get involved in the LGBTI MERG’s?
35:00 Heather asks the guests to impart one piece of wisdom with the listeners.
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We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership.
Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at RSTGLOWMERGPod@mayo.edu.
Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Liz Palmer, Priya Behl, Ribu Goyal, Tracy Gadient, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Melissa Peterson, Emily Rasmussen, & Caitlin Summers.
Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.
