Posted by Ora Pescovitz on February 27, 2014 Imagine the fear of experiencing a medical emergency in a hospital where nobody looks like you, speaks your language or knows your culture. Imagine the frustration of having to choose between going to the doctor and buying groceries. Imagine the distress of being a parent who isn’t…
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In Pursuit of Health Equity & Inclusion
In Pursuit of Health Equity & Inclusion
Posted by Ora Pescovitz on February 27, 2014 Imagine the fear of experiencing a medical emergency in a hospital where nobody looks like you, speaks your language or knows your culture. Imagine the frustration of having to choose between going to the doctor and buying groceries. Imagine the distress of being a parent who isn’t…
Tweet For Tix
Posted by Ora Pescovitz on February 17, 2014 This week, I am inviting you to share your experience as a member of the UMHS community to help generate our collective UMHStory. But, there is a twist – you have to do it in 130 characters or less on Twitter. Beginning today and continuing through Friday, February…
My comments on house officer allegations/internal review
Posted by Ora Pescovitz on January 30, 2012 Health System Community, As you have likely heard, we are currently conducting an internal review stemming from allegations of child pornography possession by one of our house officers. Early findings have identified significant problems with how initial reporting of these allegations was handled. This is troubling to…
Life in 4D: Time Management & Work-Life Balance
Posted by Ora Pescovitz on May 26, 2011 A couple of weekends ago, three dear friends from Indiana came for a visit: Charlene, who was my executive assistant in the Department of Pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine; Lori, who was my nurse at Riley Hospital for Children and; Linda, my former fellow who…