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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at ASPHO

ASPHO is committed to a welcoming and inclusive experience for its members and supports their passion for equitable healthcare access for all pediatric hematology/oncology patients. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are infused into the Society through its leadership development, Diversity Statement, the volunteer Diversity Advisory Group, Points of Diversity representation guidelines, and the member-driven Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Special Interest Group. ASPHO also published a statement in 2020 condemning racism and supporting healthcare equity. Comments and suggestions related to DEI issues within the Society and field are welcome and can be sent via the link at the bottom of the page.

Several ASPHO Diversity Advisory Group members shared their thoughts on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in pediatric hematology/oncology. Continue the conversation and add your thoughts on X/Twitter and include ASPHO's handle, @ASPHO_hq, or in the Society's member Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG community.

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Diversity Advisory Group

The Society aspires to represent all members and support their capacity to contribute fully to the pediatric hematology/oncology field through engagement, resources, and programs. The Board appointed the Diversity Advisory Group in 2018 to:

  • counsel the Board of Trustees on the needs and opportunities for promoting diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency within the Society as guided by ASPHO’s Diversity Statement
  • create an equitable and welcoming environment for members and program attendees
  • maintain transparency with membership by sharing the Society's DEI values, demographics, programs, and resources in communication channels

The Diversity Advisory Group is implementing actions in response to member survey feedback about their diversity experience at ASPHO, including assessing the Society's volunteer diversity, communicating DEI aspects of Society activities, and providing DEI resources on aspho.org.

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Member Demographics

Member demographics can be viewed in the Society's 2022 Annual Report. Update your member profile to bolster ASPHO's understanding of member diversity and demographics.

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Resources

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Terminology 

Diversity
Diversity refers to the composition of a group of people from any number of demographic backgrounds, identities (innate and selected), and the collective strength of their experiences, beliefs, values, skills and perspectives.

Equity
An equitable environment challenges intentional and unintentional forms of bias, harassment and discrimination and promotes alternative actions. As an environment can be welcoming and inequitable, attention will be paid to recognizing and eliminating barriers to full participation at individual and systemic levels.

Inclusion
Inclusion is the act of establishing philosophies, policies, practices, and procedures to ensure equal access to opportunities and resources to support individuals in contributing to the organization's success.

Other DEI Resources

Update your member profile to help ASPHO better know – and represent – its membership.

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