Diversity & Inclusion

Nationwide Children's Hospital has made a commitment to shape the organization's environment to acknowledge, understand and celebrate the diversity of its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, please read below.

Our Philosophy

Nationwide Children’s Hospital acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of the community we serve. We have a responsibility to foster an environment of mutual respect and inclusion for our patients and their families, visitors, volunteers, trainees and board members. Our commitment to our physicians and staff is to provide a workplace where each person is respected, supported and rewarded on the basis of individual achievement and contribution.

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Diversity Council

The Nationwide Children's Hospital Diversity Council was established to identify a long-range plan for diversity improvements at Children's, and to lead and support diversity initiatives.

Nationwide Children’s Diversity Council Mission Statement – The Diversity Council will support/lead the hospital’s efforts in celebrating the value of our differences through all aspects of Nationwide Children’s culture.

Nationwide Children’s Diversity Council Vision Statement – The Diversity Council’s vision is to insure and continually advocate for an environment that is inviting, welcoming and supportive of patients, parents, staff and physicians of diverse backgrounds. We will create an atmosphere where the value of diversity is utilized to the fullest by embracing the backgrounds, talents and contributions of all groups reflective of our community who help us achieve the Nationwide Children’s mission.

Supplier Diversity Program

When fiscally responsible and operationally compatible, Nationwide Children’s will purchase supplies and services from minority (MBE), woman (WBE) and Central-Ohio owned businesses. Nationwide Children’s will encourage corporate partners and group purchasing organizations to procure from diverse suppliers.

Please read more about our policy by clicking here: POLICY DOWNLOAD. The entry point for all suppliers and service providers is through the Material Management, Purchasing department of Nationwide Children's.  Specifically, buyers with commodity expertise will gather initial product and pricing information from suppliers.  If you are interested in participating in the Supplier Diversity Program, please click here: WORKSHEET DOWNLOAD.

Because we value diversity as a strength, we seek to develop strategic business relationships with companies that hold similar values and produces results. Download our "A "How to" Guide: Doing business with Nationwide Children's Hospital" for additional information about working with Nationwide Children's.

To learn more about Nationwide Children's Hospital’s many diversity and inclusion strategic initiatives, please call (614) 355-4111 or  email our Human Resources Department.