Diversity & Community Health Equity
UI Health Celebrates Diversity
Inclusion Calendar
UI Health CHAMPIONS
Arab American Heritage Month
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
UI Health Honors Black History Month
UI Health Honors Caribbean American Heritage Month
Disability Pride & Awareness
Filipino American Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
UI Health Honors Native American Heritage Month: Honoring Resilience, Healing, and Heritage
Women's History Month
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
UI Health Honors Pride Month: Walking with Pride, Visibility, and Community
This June, UI Health honors Pride Month by celebrating the resilience, visibility, and contributions of LGBTQ+ communities while recognizing the importance of belonging, inclusion, and equitable care in healthcare spaces.
Pride Month is both a celebration and a reminder of the ongoing work to create environments where all individuals feel safe, respected, affirmed, and supported. Through visibility, community connection, and collective action, we continue advancing a culture of inclusion for patients, staff, learners, and the communities we serve.
Building Community Through Visibility & Connection
Healthcare environments are strengthened when individuals feel empowered to show up authentically and when communities are intentionally supported through inclusion and belonging. Events that encourage visibility, wellness, and connection can help foster stronger relationships, reduce isolation, and create meaningful opportunities for engagement across teams and departments.
In recognition of Pride Month, UI Health staff are invited to participate in the IMD Pride Walk, a community-centered wellness walk designed to celebrate Pride Month through movement, visibility, and connection.
The walk will begin at IMD Headquarters and conclude at Urban Autism Farms, bringing participants together in support of inclusion, wellness, and community engagement.
Participants Will:
- Celebrate Pride Month through community and visibility
- Engage in a wellness-focused group activity promoting movement and connection
- Strengthen relationships across teams, departments, and community partners
- Reflect on the importance of inclusion and belonging within healthcare spaces
- Support ongoing efforts to create affirming environments for LGBTQ+ patients, staff, and communities
IMD Pride Walk
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Time: 12 pm (CT)
- Distance: Less than 1 mile
- Start Location: IMD Headquarters (2100 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612)
- Finish Location: Urban Autism Farms
- Register today!
Event Focus Areas
Join our subject matter expert for a discussion exploring:
- LGBTQ+ Visibility & Inclusion
- Community Wellness & Connection
- Movement & Mental Wellbeing
- Belonging in Healthcare Spaces
- Building Inclusive Communities
- Pride, Advocacy & Collective Support
Event Flow
- Arrival & Gathering at IMD Headquarters
- Opening Remarks
- Community Pride Walk
- Arrival & Community Connection at Urban Autism Farms
At UI Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care across our workforce and communities. We invite staff, learners, clinicians, and community partners to join us in honoring Pride Month through visibility, wellness, connection, and collective support.
For additional information or to get involved:
Office of Diversity and Community Health Equity
UIHDiversity@uic.edu
Visit: ODCHE.UIHealth.Care
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