Supporting IDEAS for the Department of Medicine
IDEAS at the Department of Medicine and the School of Medicine focuses on promoting and supporting key values that foster a respectful and fair environment for everyone. These principles guide our efforts within the department and extend to the wider community.
Initiatives Spotlight
IDEAS at DOM aims to acknowledge, educate about, and celebrate everyone, and to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. The pursuit of health integrity for all is supported by nurturing and maintaining this commitment.
Angela Brown, MD
Department of Medicine, Vice Chair for Community Health
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Happy Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a secular festival observed from December 26th through January 1st as part of a celebration of African American cultural heritage and traditional values. Historical background and significance The word Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza” or first fruits, referring to First fruits or Harvest festivals that are found throughout Africa. […]
Happy Hanukkah
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival (December 14 – 22, 2025). The central theme of Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century B.C. and the miracle of the oil. Hanukkah holds great cultural and religious significance for Jewish communities around the world, and the celebration of this festival […]
