Atrium Health, Henry Ford Health System and athenahealth join growing list of healthcare companies to sign ParityPledge®
NEW YORK, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Parity.org is proud to recognize the numerous health companies that have signed the ParityPledge(®), a public commitment to interview at least one qualified woman for every open role, vice president and above, including the C-suite and Board. The ParityPledge is an initiative of Parity.org, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization focused on bringing gender equality to the highest levels of business.
Major health companies and hospital systems including Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas HealthCare), Henry Ford Health System, and athenahealth have signed the pledge to support the advancement of women in healthcare. Health companies now comprise 20% of the organizations that have signed the pledge from all industries.
"The healthcare industry has never been more important than it is now," said Cathrin Stickney, Parity.org founder and CEO. "These companies have shown remarkable leadership in not only caring for patients and employees in this difficult time, but also in ensuring a future of equality. We are thankful for these companies that are driving change in the health industry."
"We value our involvement with Parity.org and the great work they're doing to ensure equal opportunity for women in the health industry," commented Fran Lawler, athenahealth's Chief Human Resource Officer. "Here at athenahealth, we have a vibrant Women's Leadership Forum that provides programming and opportunities to empower a gender-diverse workforce and support women in the workplace. We wouldn't be where we are today without the diversity, collective spirit, and contributions of all of our dynamic employees."
"As the largest employer in the Charlotte area with women accounting for 80% of our total employees, signing the ParityPledge is an incredible opportunity to showcase Atrium Health's continued promise towards the professional advancement of women in healthcare," said Rasu Shrestha, MD, MBA, chief strategy officer and executive vice president of Atrium Health. "With this pledge, we further our commitment to diversity and inclusion through patient care and supporting the many women who make Atrium Health a recognized employer."
Organizations in any industry wanting to take the ParityPledge or learn more about how to get involved with Parity.org should visit www.Parity.org.
About Parity.org
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