Inclusion, diversity, equity and access
Eliminating inequities in pain, substance misuse and mental health
At the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction, we advance health equity through:
Recruitment and Retention Practices: Our recruitment and retention initiatives center on those most impacted by pain, substance misuse and mental health and from Latiné, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, underresourced and rural communities.
Intersectional Approaches: We use an intersectional approach, which allows us to nuance our work and intervention strategies to address the inequities that impact those who are multiply marginalized.
Survey and Assessment Tools: Internal and external surveys, focus groups and other qualitative and quantitative data and assessment guide our work in becoming a truly inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible center.
Engagement and Education Initiatives: Engaging and educating our community partners, collaborators, policy makers and employees in the work of inclusivity, diversity, equity and access helps us further our goals to advance health equity state-wide and nationally.
The University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. In support of this commitment, the Center prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, based on a protected classification, including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or genetic information.
Resources
University of Arizona Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
U of A Office of Institutional Equity
U of A Health Sciences Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
U of A Office of Diversity and Inclusion
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.